Busan Gijang-gun Presents 'Longevity Celebration Gifts' to Seniors Aged 100 and Over

Busan Gijang-gun will start a project this year to provide ‘Longevity Celebration Items’ to local seniors aged 100 and over.

This project is being promoted to honor the hard work of the elderly who have dedicated themselves to the community and their families, and to support the healthy aging of seniors in the era of population aging. It is carried out in accordance with the ‘Ordinance on the Provision of Longevity Celebration Items in Gijang-gun (effective January 2025).’

The recipients are seniors aged 100 or older, based on their birthday, who have continuously resided in Gijang-gun for more than one year according to their resident registration. Currently, it is estimated that 54 seniors aged 100 or older live in Gijang-gun.

The application method requires the senior to apply in person as a principle, but if the senior is unable to apply personally, a proxy application is possible with the necessary documents.

The longevity celebration items include one item selected according to the senior’s preference from the following products, each worth approximately 500,000 KRW: ▲vacuum cleaner ▲dehumidifier ▲air purifier ▲bedding set ▲carbon heating mat ▲electric rice cooker ▲foot massager.

Jung Jong-bok, the county governor, said, “I hope this project will serve as an opportunity to reflect on the hard work of the elderly who have contributed to the local community,” and added, “In modern society, where aging and nuclear families are rapidly progressing, we will actively strive to foster solidarity among families and promote filial piety within the community.”

For more details regarding the longevity celebration items, inquiries can be made at the Eup/Myeon Administrative Welfare Centers or the Senior Welfare Team of the Gijang-gun Senior and Disabled Welfare Division.

Gijang County Office.

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