Mayor Jin Gyohoon of Gangseo: "Senior Jobs to Expand to 6,083 Next Year"

Plans to Increase by 70% Compared to 2023

Jin Gyohoon, Mayor of Gangseo District in Seoul, announced, "We will continue to expand job opportunities to ensure a vibrant later life for our senior citizens." Mayor Jin made these remarks while attending the '2025 Senior Job Performance Sharing Meeting' held at Gangseo Senior Club, an organization dedicated to senior employment, on the 26th, where he also unveiled plans to increase job opportunities next year.

Jin Gyohoon, Mayor of Gangseo District, Seoul, is delivering a greeting at the 'Senior Job Performance Sharing Meeting of Gangseo Senior Club,' held on the 26th at Sky Art Hall in Deungchon-dong. Provided by Gangseo District.

He stated, "Both the central and local governments must work together to expand job opportunities for seniors," adding, "Next year, we plan to create 6,083 jobs, which is 650 more than this year."

Since taking office as mayor through a by-election in October last year, Mayor Jin has consistently focused on senior employment policies. At the time of his inauguration, there were 3,566 jobs for seniors; this number increased to 4,687 last year and to 5,433 this year. Next year, with an additional 650 jobs, the total is expected to reach 6,083. Compared to when he took office, this represents an increase of approximately 70%, meaning that one out of every 18 seniors aged 65 or older in the district-out of about 110,000-will have a job.

Mayor Jin emphasized, "After hearing firsthand accounts from seniors who said they gain vitality and feel proud to contribute to society through their jobs, I was once again reminded of the importance of senior employment," and added, "Genuine welfare begins with jobs that can enhance self-esteem."

Meanwhile, the performance sharing event was held in two sessions, with about 780 seniors participating.

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