Gochang County to Accept Additional Applications for Senior Welfare Housing Residents

Applications Open Until May 14
For Residents Aged 65 and Over Without a Home

Gochang County in North Jeolla Province announced on April 24 that it will be accepting additional applications for residents of the 'Gochang Yulgyegae Senior Welfare Housing' until May 14.

The Gochang Yulgyegae Senior Welfare Housing is a customized public rental housing complex that combines senior-friendly social welfare facilities with permanent rental units. It features barrier-free designs such as the elimination of door thresholds and adjustable-height washbasins.

Exterior view of Gochang County Office. Provided by Gochang County

Eligibility for application is limited to households with members aged 65 or older who do not own a home. Of the total 128 units, 18 remaining units (16 units of 26㎡ type and 2 units of 36㎡ type) and 26 standby units (20 units of 26㎡ type and 6 units of 36㎡ type) are available for application.

Applicants must meet both the income standard?monthly average income of urban workers at or below 50%?and asset requirements. Priority 1 is given to recipients of basic livelihood security or medical aid; Priority 2 is for national merit recipients or veterans; all other applicants will be considered as Priority 3 for resident selection.

On-site applications will be accepted at the Gochang Hwangsan Management Office from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 14. Online applications can be submitted via LH Cheongyak Plus from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the same day. The final list of successful applicants is scheduled to be announced after 5:00 p.m. on August 29.

County Governor Shim Deokseop stated, "The satisfaction level among senior residents using the social welfare facility (Silver Welfare Center) in the basement level 1 is very high," and added, "We will continue to strive to improve the quality of life for our senior residents, including enhancing their access to cultural activities."

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