Ulju County Launches 'Ulju Welfare Foundation,' the First of Its Kind Among Ulsan Local Governments

Improving Quality of Life and Welfare for Residents
Strengthening Field-Oriented Services

Ulju County has established the 'Ulju Welfare Foundation,' the first such foundation among basic local governments in the Ulsan region, and officially launched it on August 29 to promote the welfare of county residents.

Ulju County is launching the 'Ulju Welfare Foundation,' the first welfare foundation established by a local government in Ulsan. Photo by Ulju County

Ulju County announced that over 120 people attended the launch ceremony held at the Jungbu Comprehensive Welfare Town in Beomseo-eup on this day, including Lee Soongeol, Ulju County Mayor (Chairman of the Foundation), Choi Gilyoung, Chairman of the Ulju County Council and county council members, National Assemblyman Seo Beomsoo, and Oh Segon, CEO of the foundation.

The event featured a performance embodying the foundation's core values of 'Beginning, Accompanying, Sharing, and Happiness.' A donation ceremony was also held, with participation from Good Stores, local businesses, and individuals, adding significance to the occasion. The funds raised will be used as resources for welfare projects benefiting county residents.

The Ulju Welfare Foundation was established to respond to the changing welfare environment, including aging, the increase in single-person households, and social polarization, and to create a welfare system tailored to the local community. Since the establishment plan was formulated in 2023, the foundation has undergone a feasibility review, received approval from Ulsan City, held an inaugural general meeting, formed an executive team, registered as a corporation, and recruited staff, officially beginning operations this month.

The foundation's office is located on the first floor of the Cinema Building in Jungbu Comprehensive Welfare Town, Guyeong-ri, Beomseo-eup, and it is starting with two teams and 14 staff members. The facilities it operates include three general welfare centers, three senior welfare centers, and two welfare centers for people with disabilities, totaling eight locations.

The foundation's main projects encompass three areas and nine initiatives: operation and support of social welfare facilities, policy research and planning, and public relations and resource development. The foundation aims to strengthen field services that residents can directly experience by building an integrated welfare system based on public-private cooperation.

County Mayor Lee Soongeol stated, "The Ulju Welfare Foundation will be at the center of regional welfare, going beyond simple support to drive real change," adding, "With the three core principles of resident-centeredness, transparent management, and collaborative coexistence, we will create an Ulju where everyone from children to seniors can enjoy happiness."

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