Seodaemun-gu to Recruit 5,200 Seniors for Jobs Next Year

Recruitment Increased by 200 Compared to Last Year
Applications Accepted Until the 19th

Seodaemun-gu in Seoul (District Mayor Lee Seongheon) announced on December 1 that it will be recruiting participants for the "2026 Senior Job and Social Activity Support Project" from December 1 to 19. The recruitment scale is 5,200 people, an increase of 200 compared to this year.

Participants in the Seodaemun-gu Senior Job and Social Activity Support Project. Provided by Seodaemun-gu.

By project type, there are 4,271 positions for the Senior Public Interest Activity Project, 601 for the Senior Capacity Utilization Project, 208 for the Community Project Group, and 120 for Employment Support. The "Senior Public Interest Activity Project" is open to recipients of the basic pension aged 65 or older and occupational pension recipients (including spouses) who meet the Ministry of Health and Welfare's criteria.

The "Senior Capacity Utilization Project" is open to those aged 65 or older (60 or older for some sub-projects), while the "Community Project Group" and "Employment Support Project" are available to those aged 60 or older who meet the specific requirements of each project. However, individuals who receive livelihood benefits under the National Basic Living Security Act, workplace subscribers to the National Health Insurance, those classified under long-term care insurance (grades 1 to 5, or cognitive support grade), and those participating in two or more government or local government job programs are not eligible to apply.

For the Senior Public Interest Activity Project, participants such as "elementary school meal assistants" are required to work 30 hours per month for 10 to 12 months. For the Senior Capacity Utilization Project, such as "visiting repair specialists," participants work 60 hours per month for 10 months. The Community Project Group, including "mobile steam car wash," and the Employment Support Project, such as "free job placement," have varying working conditions depending on the project group or placement agency, so applicants must check the details individually.

Applications are accepted at 10 senior job implementing agencies, including the Senior Welfare Division at Seodaemun-gu Office, local community centers, Seodaemun Senior Club, Seodaemun branch of the Korean Senior Citizens Association, and Seodaemun Senior Welfare Center. Residents wishing to apply must visit their preferred institution in person with the application form (available at the application site), a copy of their resident registration, and a copy of the bank account where the activity allowance will be deposited.

Lee Seongheon, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, stated, "We have increased the number of job opportunities next year to provide seniors with a variety of jobs and opportunities to participate in social activities. Going forward, we will continue to develop quality jobs that allow seniors to make use of their experience and capabilities for a vibrant later life."

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