Gwangjin-gu Jeongnip Hall → New Start as 'Comprehensive Welfare Center for the Disabled'

Established in 1975 as a Welfare Center for the Physically Disabled → Transition to a 'Comprehensive Welfare Center for Persons with Disabilities'
Providing Welfare Services for Various Disability Types... Including Developmental and Mental Disabilities

Jungnip Hall, formerly a welfare center for people with physical disabilities in Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho), has been newly transformed into a comprehensive welfare center for people with disabilities.

Opened in 1975, Jungnip Hall (Director Choi Jong-gil) is the first facility established in Korea for people with disabilities. Over its more than 50-year history, it has operated various programs such as medical rehabilitation and vocational training to help improve the quality of life for people with physical disabilities.

From now on, it will function as a "Comprehensive Welfare Center for People with Disabilities" to respond to various types of disabilities. This reflects the diversified trends in causes of disabilities due to social changes. It will provide a wide range of welfare services for more beneficiaries, including not only those with physical disabilities but also those with developmental and mental disabilities.

First, an integrated day care service for individuals with severe developmental disabilities will be implemented. Having been selected in this year’s Ministry of Health and Welfare public contest, a 1:1 customized service will be promoted for people with severe developmental disabilities.

In addition, a swimming pool, gymnasium, and clubs are operated to support leisure activities for people with disabilities. Going forward, welfare programs reflecting user needs will be developed to ensure continuous progress.

The conversion proclamation ceremony was held on the 18th with about 150 attendees including Gwangjin-gu Mayor Kim Kyung-ho and Jungnip Hall staff and related personnel. Along with a vigorous shout announcing the new start, a cello duo performance was held to convey congratulations. Outdoors on the first floor, a bazaar was operated to raise funds for disability welfare, attracting attention.

Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said, “We expect Jungnip Hall, which has embraced new changes, to play a pivotal role in ensuring a healthy and happy life for people with disabilities,” adding, “We will wholeheartedly support not only the development of Jungnip Hall but also enabling people with disabilities to live independently and autonomously.”

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