Kyungae Ko of Gwangju Seo-gu Council Calls for "Wholesome Meals" and Senior Center Workshops

9,589 Seniors Use 237 Senior Centers in Seo-gu

Gwangju Seo-gu Council member Kyungae Ko (representing Hwajeong 3-dong, Hwajeong 4-dong, and Pungam-dong) made policy suggestions for senior centers as complex spaces that connect health, emotional well-being, and community during a five-minute free speech at the 331st regular meeting on June 25, 2025.

Gwangju Seo-gu Council member Kyungae Ko is speaking at the plenary session during the 331st regular meeting. Photo by Gwangju Seo-gu Council

Ko stated, "Let us provide support for food expenses and other necessities to ensure that senior centers can offer 'wholesome meals' to the elderly in a practical way." She added, "To promote healthy and fulfilling lives for seniors and encourage their continued social participation, it is also necessary to introduce policies such as 'senior center workshops,' which have been implemented in other local governments."

She continued, "As our society is experiencing rapid aging, it is a communal responsibility to ensure that seniors can lead healthy and happy daily lives." She further emphasized, "Let us work together so that Seo-gu can become a leading model for elderly care."

Currently, there are 237 senior centers in Seo-gu, serving 9,589 elderly residents, and the district provides support for operating expenses as well as various activation programs.

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