Kim Dongyeon Meets Gyeonggi Senior Citizens Association, Vows to Strive for a Life of Respect for Seniors

Gyeonggi Province Governor Dongyeon Kim met with the chairpersons of the Gyeonggi Province Federation of the Korean Senior Citizens Association and promised to strive for a “life of respect for seniors,” including efforts to further increase the current 180,000 won operating subsidy for senior centers next year.

On August 7, at Dodamso in Paldal-gu, Suwon, Governor Kim met with Im Heonwoo, president of the Gyeonggi Province Federation of the Korean Senior Citizens Association, and 36 other chairpersons. He said, “This summer was extremely hot, but we provided an emergency support fund of 21.2 billion won for cooling costs at senior centers, village halls, and cooling shelters for vulnerable groups, so I hope our seniors were able to benefit. We also raised the operating subsidy for senior centers to 180,000 won this year, and I will work to increase it further next year.”

He added, “I will continue striving to do the very best for seniors in Gyeonggi Province, with respect, and to set the highest standard in Korea. Today, I prepared a simple meal with dishes created by King Jeongjo, who was known for his filial piety, for his mother Lady Hyegyeong Hong, and I wanted to serve you with that same heart.”

Gyeonggi Province Governor Dongyeon Kim is taking a commemorative photo with the chairpersons of the Gyeonggi Province Federation of the Korean Senior Citizens Association, who were invited to Dodamso on the 7th. Photo by Gyeonggi Province

Gyeonggi Province is implementing various policies to ensure a life of respect for seniors. First, it provided an emergency support fund of 21.2 billion won for cooling costs at cooling shelters such as senior centers and village halls, as well as for vulnerable groups.

In addition, the province introduced the “Caregiving SOS Project,” which has so far provided caregiving subsidies to more than 600 seniors, helping to address gaps in care. This program offers up to 1.2 million won per year in caregiving support to vulnerable seniors aged 65 or older who face financial difficulties in securing care.

Gyeonggi Province is also promoting other initiatives, including the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Senior Companion Service, the AI Senior Safety Guardian program, and projects supporting senior employment and social activities.

Im Heonwoo, president of the Gyeonggi Province Federation of the Korean Senior Citizens Association, responded, “I believe today’s meeting is a very valuable opportunity for cooperation and communication regarding senior policy directions. Our federation will continue to fulfill its role as a partner in provincial governance together with city, county, and district branches, and we will do our utmost to improve the quality of life for seniors in Gyeonggi Province.”

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