Gwangju Seo-gu Operates Georeumchingu Program... 80 Participants Active

Promoting Resident Health
Accelerating the Realization of the 100-Year Lifespan Era

Seo-gu, Gwangju is operating the ‘Walking Friends’ program this year, linking resident health promotion with job creation for the elderly under the banner of ‘100-Year Health.’

According to Seo-gu on the 14th, this program is a customized health promotion initiative where walking instructors visit senior centers, parks, and other locations to provide residents with guidance on proper walking and barefoot walking, as well as education on the benefits of walking and health management methods.

Gwangju Seo-gu will operate the Georeumchingu program this year, linking resident health promotion with the creation of senior job opportunities. Provided by Seo-gu

This project is centered around 80 seniors aged 60 and above who hold a Level 2 walking instructor certification and are linked to senior job creation.

Seo-gu plans to provide health-tailored jobs, expand opportunities for self-realization, and establish a foundation for local residents to manage their own health.

Previously, Seo-gu operated a walking education program linked to the senior job creation project last year, providing proper walking education to over 11,000 residents.

On the previous day, Seo-gu held a job training session for ‘Walking Friends’ participants to explain the operation plan and conduct team meetings. Seo-gu Mayor Kim I-gang emphasized the importance of walking and healthy lifespan through a special lecture titled ‘Walking to 100 Years Old.’

Mayor Kim I-gang said, “I hope walking instructors will interact with residents to raise awareness of the importance of health management and lead a health culture. We will spare no effort to provide various support so that residents can easily practice health in their daily lives for the era of a 100-year healthy lifespan.”

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