"Longevity Gifts Presented to Centenarians... First Implemented in Buk-gu, Gwangju"

Utilizing 40 Million KRW from the Hometown Love Fund
Providing Heated Mats, Air Purifiers, and More

Gwangju Buk-gu will provide longevity celebration gifts to seniors aged 100 and above.

Exterior view of Gwangju Bukgu Government Office.

Buk-gu announced on the 16th that it will launch the 'Longevity Celebration Gift Program' for the first time this year. The initiative aims to support the healthy daily lives of seniors and promote a culture of respect for the elderly.

The program targets 80 seniors aged 100 or older who have resided in Buk-gu for at least one year. The budget of 40 million KRW was secured using the Hometown Love Fund. Seniors can choose one gift based on their preferences from the following options: a heated mat, an air purifier, a dehumidifier, or a bedding set. Each gift is worth approximately 500,000 KRW and will be provided once per person.

Applications can be submitted by the seniors themselves or by a representative at the local administrative welfare center. Final recipients will be selected after eligibility verification. Buk-gu plans to strengthen publicity through phone guidance and mail delivery to prevent any omissions in applications.

Mayor Moon In said, "I would like to express my gratitude to the seniors who built today's Republic of Korea," and added, "We will continue to create a senior-friendly Buk-gu where our elderly can live happily through age-friendly policies."

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