Governor Jin Tae Kim: "Pleased to Establish Smart Senior Centers in Hongcheon, the Largest County in the Nation"

Alongside Existing Smart Senior Center Features
A Comfortable Rest Area Open to All Seniors
Finals of the Smart Senior Center Yutnori Tournament Held

Jin Tae Kim, Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, visited the first-ever Smart Outing Senior Center established in Hongcheon County on the 28th, spending time communicating with the elderly.

Jin Tae Kim, Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, visited the first-ever Smart Outing Senior Center established in Hongcheon County on the 28th, spending time communicating with the elderly while playing Yutnori. Provided by Gangwon Province

The Smart Outing Senior Center, like existing smart senior centers, is equipped with various smart infrastructure such as smart health management devices and offers a variety of leisure programs, including singing and exercise classes using a video conferencing system.

In addition, it is differentiated from existing smart senior centers by incorporating the concept of an “outing,” providing a comfortable rest area that any elderly person visiting the town center can easily use. Furthermore, it offers convenient services such as real-time bus arrival information, making it more accessible for seniors visiting the town center.

Governor Jin Tae Kim stated, "Hongcheon County has the largest area among all counties and cities in the country, and I am pleased to be able to provide a comfortable space for seniors visiting the town center. True to the name of a smart senior center, today the finals of the Yutnori tournament are being held remotely. I always hope that our seniors enjoy their time and stay healthy."

The Smart Senior Center Yutnori Tournament was held over 29 days from September 25 to October 23, with a total of 30 matches, and two teams (Oesampo 1-ri and Dumi-ri) advanced to the finals.

The preliminary rounds were conducted remotely using the smart senior center’s video conferencing system, allowing seniors to participate in or cheer for the games from each center via video link.

In particular, the video system provided an opportunity for seniors who previously had difficulty gathering at the center to check in with one another and participate together in the Yutnori tournament, creating a space where in-person and remote communication were seamlessly connected.

As of December 2024, 56 Smart Senior Centers have been established in Hongcheon County, with a goal to build an additional 150 centers by 2029, aiming for 100% coverage of smart senior centers in the region.

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