Mayor Joo Gwangdeok: "20 Years of Warm Companionship... Hoping the Welfare Center Remains a Reliable Partner"

Celebrating 20 Years of Service
Namyangju City Eastern Senior Welfare Center Marks Milestone Anniversary
Community Gathers for Commemorative Event and New Initiatives

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwangdeok) announced that it successfully held the 20th anniversary event for the Namyangju City Eastern Senior Welfare Center (Director Jeong Youngmin) at the Sudong Multi Sports Center on September 3.

Joo Gwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, is giving a congratulatory speech at the 20th anniversary event of the opening of the Namyangju City East Senior Welfare Center at Sudong Multi-Sports Center on the 3rd. Provided by Namyangju City

The Eastern Senior Welfare Center has been operated by the Human Welfare Association, a social welfare foundation (Chairman Kim Domook), and since its opening in September 2005, it has provided a wide range of welfare services for seniors over the past 20 years. As a leading senior welfare center in the eastern region of the city, it has played a central role in senior welfare, offering cultural activities, lifelong education, senior job programs, and customized care services for the elderly.

More than 600 people attended the event, including Mayor Joo Gwangdeok, City Council Chairman Jo Seongdae, members of the provincial and city councils, welfare center members, sponsors, and volunteers. During the awards ceremony, sponsors and volunteers who contributed to the advancement of senior welfare were recognized for their efforts, adding significance to the occasion.

Promotional booths set up as part of the side events introduced the programs of the welfare center and related organizations, drawing the interest of participants. The atmosphere was further enlivened by a congratulatory performance from trot singer Hwang Minho, and a special 20th anniversary commemorative choir performance featuring 20 welfare center seniors, staff, sponsors, and volunteers moved the audience.

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok stated, "I sincerely congratulate the Namyangju City Eastern Senior Welfare Center on its 20th anniversary," and added, "I hope the center will continue to be a reliable companion so that our seniors can live happily."

He continued, "The city will also actively support various welfare programs to ensure a healthy and fulfilling life for our seniors."

Chairman Kim Domook said, "I hope the Namyangju City Eastern Senior Welfare Center continues to serve as a pillar of senior welfare in the city," and added, "The foundation will also provide active support to fulfill our mission and social responsibility."

Meanwhile, the Eastern Senior Welfare Center is expanding its services. With support from the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation and the city, it established a "virtual reality sports room," which began operation on September 1. This new facility aims to provide seniors with new leisure opportunities, and it is open to all citizens aged 60 and over.

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