Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Opens 3rd Branch of 'Cheonwon Hankki'

A Bowl of Gukbap 1,000 Won... Sold to General Residents for 3,000 Won

Opening ceremony of Cheonwonhan-kki Branch No. 3 held on the 2nd in Wolgok 1-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. Provided by Gwangsan-gu

Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, opened the 3rd branch of ‘Cheonwon Hankki,’ which provides a hearty meal to neighbors in need, on the 2nd.

The district was selected for the initial investment support project by the Senior Human Resources Development Institute and established the 3rd branch in Wolgok-dong, where there are many elderly and foreign single-person households.

Here, seniors aged 65 and over, people with disabilities, and welfare single-person households aged 40 and above can enjoy a bowl of bean sprout soup rice for 1,000 won during lunchtime. The quantity is limited to 100 bowls per day. It is sold to the general public for 3,000 won.

The restaurant operation and food preparation are handled by elderly participants in senior job programs.

The district plans to open the 4th branch in Cheomdan 2-dong later this month and the 5th branch to serve rural area seniors, delivering side dishes for 1,000 won.

Park Byung-gyu, the district mayor, said, “Many have shown kindness for the Cheonwon Hankki restaurant. We will do our best to help as many neighbors as possible.”

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