Sokcho City to Recruit 4,059 Participants for 2026 Senior Employment and Social Activity Support Project
Recruiting 4,059 Participants, Up 252 from This Year
Operating 64 Regionally Tailored Job Programs
Expanding Social Participation Opportunities for Seniors... Income Security Enhanced
Sokcho City in Gangwon Province will begin accepting applications for participants in the “2026 Senior Employment and Social Activity Support Project,” which aims to support healthy and active lives for seniors, from December 8 to December 26, 2025.
The 2026 Senior Employment Project will recruit 4,059 participants, an increase of 252 compared to this year. In line with this, the budget has also been increased by 1.8 billion won to a total of 18.6 billion won. The project will operate 64 regionally tailored job programs in four categories, including four new initiatives such as Park Golf Running Mate and Integrated Care Activities.
Next year’s senior job programs include: ▲ the “Senior Public Interest Activity Project” for those aged 65 and older who receive basic or occupational pensions; ▲ the “Senior Capacity Utilization Project” for those aged 65 and older; ▲ the “Community Project” for those aged 60 and above; and ▲ the “Employment Support Project,” which connects job seekers aged 60 and above with hiring companies.
Seniors who wish to apply should bring their ID and a copy of their resident registration to their local community center or one of the implementing agencies (Sokcho Senior Club, Sokcho Senior Welfare Center, Sokcho General Social Welfare Center, or the Sokcho Branch of the Korean Senior Citizens Association). Applications can also be submitted online through “Bokjiro” and “Senior Jobs Here.” For more detailed information, inquiries can be made to the Sokcho Senior Club, Sokcho Senior Welfare Center, Sokcho General Social Welfare Center, or the Sokcho Branch of the Korean Senior Citizens Association.
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Sokcho Mayor Lee Byeongseon stated, “The senior employment project is not only about economic support, but also plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life and promoting social participation for seniors. We will continue to provide unwavering support so that seniors can remain active members of the local community.”
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