Councilor Jae Seok Jang of Hongseong County Urges Support for Wireless Internet Fees at Senior Centers

"Left in a Welfare Blind Spot Due to the Information Gap"

Councilor Jae Seok Jang delivering a 5-minute free speech at the Hongseong County Council temporary session. / Provided by Hongseong County Council

Councilor Jae Seok Jang of the Hongseong County Council has urged the local government to provide financial support for wireless internet communication fees at senior centers, in order to address digital exclusion among the elderly and to enhance information accessibility.

On May 9, during the 312th temporary session held at the main chamber of the Hongseong County Council, Councilor Jang pointed out, "In an era where digital technology has become an essential part of daily life, seniors are still marginalized from information and are experiencing inconvenience." He further noted, "Only 10 out of 372 senior centers in the county, which is just 2.7%, are equipped with wireless internet."

He continued, "Internet access is connected to various essential aspects of life, such as communication with children, use of government welfare services, and online financial transactions." He argued, "Seniors who spend their days in senior centers without wireless internet are left in a welfare blind spot due to the information gap."

Councilor Jang emphasized, "Embracing those who are marginalized from information is the true essence of welfare," and added, "It is time for Hongseong County to take another step forward toward becoming a digitally inclusive society."

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