Northeast Gyeonggi Elder Protection Agency Opens in Namyangju on June 5

The Northeast Gyeonggi Elder Protection Agency, which will play a role in protecting the human rights of the elderly and preventing abuse, opened in Namyangju on June 5, 2025.

With this opening, the number of elder protection agencies in the Gyeonggi region has increased to six, following the agencies in Southern Gyeonggi (Suwon), Eastern Gyeonggi (Seongnam), Western Gyeonggi (Bucheon), Northern Gyeonggi (Uijeongbu), and Northwestern Gyeonggi (Goyang).

The "Northeast Gyeonggi Elder Protection Agency," which opened in Namyangju, will be responsible for protecting the human rights of elderly residents in five areas: Namyangju, Hanam, Guri, Yangpyeong, and Gapyeong. Its main duties include: ▲ counseling and education related to abuse in the region ▲ operating a 24-hour hotline (1577-1389) for reporting and on-site investigations ▲ emergency protection measures ▲ preventive education and public awareness campaigns.

On the 5th, the Northeast Gyeonggi Elder Protection Agency, which will play a role in protecting the human rights of the elderly and preventing abuse, opened in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

Gyeonggi Province emphasized that the interest of local residents is essential to spreading a culture of respect for the human rights of the elderly, and asked that anyone who becomes aware of or suspects elder abuse report it to the 24-hour Elder Protection Agency (1577-1389), the Ministry of Health and Welfare Call Center (129), or the police (112).

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dongyeon stated in a video congratulatory message, "The sixth elder protection agency in Gyeonggi Province has opened. We will ensure that the elderly in Namyangju, Hanam, Guri, Gapyeong, and Yangpyeong can enjoy safe and happy daily lives," adding, "We will do our utmost to protect the dignity and human rights of the elderly."

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