Namyangju City Successfully Holds "Night of Happiness Keepers" with Activity Support Workers for the Disabled

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Kwangdeok) announced on December 11 that it had successfully held the "2025 Night of Happiness Keepers" at the Pharos Convention in Dasan-dong on December 10, an event to commend the hard work of caregivers for the disabled and to share the achievements of the year.

Joo Kwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, attended the "2025 Night of Happiness Keepers" held on the 10th at Pharos Convention in Dasan-dong to commend the hard work of caregivers for the disabled and share the achievements of the year, delivering a greeting speech. Provided by Namyangju City

The event, organized by the Namyangju City Welfare Center for the Disabled (Director Kim Soyoung), brought together around 250 participants, including Mayor Joo Kwangdeok, representatives from supporting organizations, activity support workers, and institution staff, fostering a sense of unity.

This event designated activity support workers, who serve as the hands and feet for people with disabilities facing physical and mental challenges in their daily lives and help them achieve independence, as "Happiness Keepers" and was held to express gratitude for their dedication.

During the ceremony, Kim Changgyo, an outstanding activity support worker recognized for his strong sense of duty and contribution to community welfare, received a commendation from the Mayor of Namyangju City. In addition, warm support from local organizations such as KB Kookmin Bank Donong Branch and NH Nonghyup Bank Migum Branch added significance to the event.

Mayor Joo Kwangdeok, who attended the event, stated, "You, the activity support workers who become sincere family members and reliable friends to those in need, are the true unsung heroes who warmly support our society." He emphasized, "The city will spare no practical support and attention so that activity support services can continue as a 'warm companionship,' where people with disabilities and activity support workers support and encourage each other's lives."

Joo Kwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju, and other attendees are holding the "2025 Night of Happiness Keepers" event at the Paros Convention in Dasan-dong on the 10th. Provided by Namyangju City

Director Kim Soyoung stated, "We will continue to support various care programs so that people with disabilities in Namyangju City can achieve independence within the local community."

Meanwhile, the city has allocated approximately 7.2 billion won this year to support activity support programs and lifelong learning initiatives at the Welfare Center for the Disabled, and is making continuous efforts to strengthen the independent living capabilities of people with disabilities and enhance their sense of welfare.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.