"Centenarian Research Survey Launch Ceremony" Held in Goheung, the Nation's Leading Longevity Region

Research Group Analyzes Longevity Factors
Among Seniors Aged 95 and Older

Goheung County, led by Governor Kong Youngmin, held the "Centenarian Research Survey Launch Ceremony" on the 11th at the Palyongsan Hall of the county office in collaboration with the Korea Centenarian Research Group of Chonnam National University Hospital, headed by Director Yoon Kyungchul of the Institute of Aging Science.

This research is organized by the Institute of Aging Science at Chonnam National University Hospital. The study aims to identify the factors contributing to longevity by conducting individual interviews with 65 seniors aged 95 or older residing in Goheung and analyzing their personal characteristics and living environments.

Goheung County held the "Centenarian Research Survey Launch Ceremony" on the 11th at the Palyongsan Hall of the county office in collaboration with the Korean Centenarian Research Team of Chonnam National University Hospital. Photo by Goheung County

The survey will be conducted over approximately two weeks starting from this day, with the research team visiting towns and villages in the Goheung area to carry out face-to-face interviews. In particular, the environmental factors and resources of Goheung, which is recognized as the region with the highest longevity in the country, are expected to serve as important foundational data for developing policies for an aging society.

The launch ceremony was attended by Park Sangcheol, Distinguished Professor at Chonnam National University; Yoon Kyungchul, Director of the Institute of Aging Science at Chonnam National University; Han Jaeyoung, Director of the Center for Geriatric Medicine at Chonnam National University; and other related officials.

Governor Kong Youngmin stated, "We expect the results of this centenarian research survey to be utilized in establishing a 'centenarian era model' that can improve the quality of life in an increasingly aging society. We will actively cooperate to ensure the smooth progress of the research and spare no administrative support."

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