Namyangju Senior Citizens Association Opens New Home in Geumgok-dong After 34 Years

Namyangju Branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association
Making a Fresh Start After Remodeling
Establishing a New Foundation for Operations

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 10th that the Namyangju branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association had completed the relocation of its hall and held an opening ceremony at its new premises.

Joo Kwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, attended an opening ceremony on the 10th as the Namyangju Branch of the Korean Senior Citizens Association completed the relocation of its hall and opened its new home. Photo by Namyangju City

The relocation was promoted to resolve the issues of aging facilities at the existing hall, which was built in 1992, and space shortages caused by the expansion of senior welfare programs, as well as to improve convenience and safety for senior users.

The city decided to relocate the branch by remodeling the former Geumgok-Yangjeong Administrative Welfare Center building located at 434-12 Geumgok-dong (350 Hongyureung-ro). A total project cost of 1.6 billion won was invested, and construction was carried out from January 2024 to December 2025.

The new hall has a total floor area of 996.07 square meters and consists of four floors from one basement level to three above-ground floors. A new elevator was added, and the interior and exterior were fully upgraded, significantly enhancing convenience and safety for senior users.

While the former hall was located in a remote area with poor accessibility, the new hall is situated along a main road, greatly improving access by public transportation and overall visitor convenience. In addition, the space has been expanded and configured to accommodate a variety of programs, including office space to support seniors' social activities, senior classes, a senior college, and senior job programs.

The opening ceremony began with a pre-ceremony performance, followed by the reading of the Senior Charter, a progress report on the remodeling work, congratulatory remarks, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a tour of the facilities. Distinguished guests and members of the association attended and celebrated the relocation and opening together.

Mayor Joo Kwangdeok said, "I am deeply moved that we are leaving the old hall, which has been in use for 34 years, and relocating to a new home in the heart of Namyangju with excellent transportation accessibility."

Joo Gwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, on the 10th, the Namyangju branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association completed the relocation of its hall and held an opening ceremony at its new premises. Photo by Namyangju City

He continued, "I would like to thank Branch President Yoon Haewon and everyone who worked hard for the relocation of the hall. We will serve our seniors with sincere dedication and do our utmost to build a healthy and happy city."

Meanwhile, the Namyangju branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association contributes to enhancing seniors' rights and interests, leisure activities, and quality of life by efficiently guiding and managing its town, township, and neighborhood sub-branches and senior centers. Through various projects, such as providing senior jobs and supporting leisure programs at senior centers, it supports seniors in leading a healthy and vibrant later life.

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