Jung Junho: "Supporting Side Dish Expenses Following Rice Costs for Senior Centers"

On the 2nd, the 'Senior Welfare Act Amendment' Passed the National Assembly

Assemblyman Jeong Junho.

Jeong Jun-ho, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea representing Gwangju Buk-gu Gap, announced on the 2nd that the "Elderly Welfare Act Amendment," which established a legal basis for subsidizing meal expenses at senior centers, has passed the National Assembly plenary session.

The amendment revised the existing provision that only supported the purchase cost of grains to allow support for the purchase cost of side dishes as well. Accordingly, the state and local governments can now subsidize side dish expenses at senior centers within the budget, which is expected to improve the quality of meals at these centers.

Rep. Jeong stated, "We have taken a step closer to realizing the pledge made in the 22nd general election for 'free lunches five days a week at senior centers,'" and emphasized, "I will continue to devote myself to legislative activities so that senior centers can establish themselves as welfare hubs in local communities beyond being mere leisure spaces."

Meanwhile, with the passage of this bill, it is expected not only to improve the overall welfare level of elderly people at senior centers but also to promote the consumption of local agricultural products through side dish subsidies, thereby contributing to increased income for farmers and small business owners.

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