Gwangju City Supports 'Integrated Care' for Jeju Air Disaster

Expansion to Include Bereaved Families and Relatives... Free Provision of Housework and Meals

Gwangju City Hall exterior view.

The city of Gwangju will provide the 'Gwangjudaum Integrated Care' service to carefully support citizens in need following the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster.

On the 6th, Gwangju City announced that it would connect and provide the 'Gwangjudaum Integrated Care' service for those who suddenly require care in relation to the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster, including funeral procedures.

Given that many of the victims in this disaster were family units, the city has decided not to limit support to only the bereaved families but to extend it to relatives as well. If care is deemed necessary, Gwangjudaum Integrated Care will be provided immediately without any separate assessment or investigation.

In cooperation with the Social Service Institute and meal support agencies, home visits are being made to provide household support such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, short-distance accompaniment, and child care, as well as provision of prepared meals.

Considering that this tragedy is a national disaster and that most of the victims are Gwangju citizens, the city has decided not to charge for the care services. While Gwangjudaum Integrated Care usually requires a co-payment based on income, in this emergency situation, the service will be provided free of charge.

As of the 5th, a total of 13 households (about 30 people) have received 'Gwangjudaum Integrated Care' support related to the disaster. Household and meal support are being provided upon request to families of victims who have children or elderly members.

Applications can be made by contacting the dedicated public official for bereaved families or by calling the exclusive 'Care Call' number for Gwangjudaum Integrated Care. Not only the care recipients themselves but also those around them can apply on their behalf. Gwangju City has designated a one-on-one dedicated official at the director level to support bereaved families, providing convenience and funeral assistance by their side.

Mayor Kang Gijung said, "Gwangju City will stand by its citizens to share in their sorrow and offer comfort," adding, "We will meticulously attend to every detail even after the funerals, not only through Gwangjudaum Integrated Care support but also to help the families of the victims. Please help spread the word so that those in need can receive safe and prompt care."

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