Gyeonggi-do to Hold Elder Abuse Prevention Commemoration Event on the 14th

Gyeonggi Province held an event on the 14th to commemorate the Elder Abuse Prevention Day.

Gyeonggi Province held a ceremony on June 14 at Dasan Hall of the Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation in Ingye-dong, Suwon, ahead of the ‘Elder Abuse Prevention Day’ (June 15).

According to Gyeonggi Province, reports of elder abuse in the province have been increasing every year, with 2,881 cases in 2021, 3,116 cases in 2022, and 3,501 cases in 2023. Especially, as of the end of May this year, the elderly population in the province reached 2.18 million, accounting for 15.4% of the total population, entering an aged society. Seven cities and counties in the province, including Yeoncheon and Gapyeong, have entered a super-aged society.

The event was organized to raise social awareness about elder abuse prevention and improving perceptions of the elderly.

The program was divided into two parts: Part 1 was the Elder Abuse Prevention Day ceremony, and Part 2 was a roundtable discussion regarding the establishment of a specialized elder protection agency in the northeastern region of Gyeonggi.

Heo Seung-beom, Director of Welfare at Gyeonggi Province, emphasized, "Everyone’s attention is needed to prevent and eradicate elder abuse so that seniors can enjoy a happy later life."

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