Mayor Joo Kwangdeok: "Seniors Are the Roots of Namyangju... We Will Build a Joyful and Healthy City"

Mayor Joo Kwangdeok Attends Senior Citizens Association General Meeting
Pursuing a "Future-Oriented, Self-Sufficient City Where Seniors Thrive"

Namyangju City, Gyeonggi Province, announced that the Korea Senior Citizens Association Namyangju Branch held its 2026 regular general meeting at Dasan Hall in City Hall on the 5th.

Joo Kwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, is giving a greeting at the 2026 regular general meeting held by the Korea Senior Citizens Association Namyangju Branch at the Dasan Hall in the city hall on the 5th. Provided by Namyangju City

The general meeting was attended by Joo Kwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju, Cho Seongdae, Chairman of the Namyangju City Council, provincial and city council members, executives and staff of the Korea Senior Citizens Association Namyangju Branch, and the presidents of 553 senior centers. The event began with the reading of the Senior Citizens’ Charter, followed by the presentation of plaques of appreciation, commendations for exemplary senior centers, and the review of the 2025 financial report and the 2026 budget plan.

In particular, at this general meeting, a plaque of appreciation was presented to Mayor Joo Kwangdeok in recognition of his contributions to the relocation of the branch office and the improvement of senior welfare. At the subsequent awards ceremony, 16 senior centers, including Deokso 11-ri Senior Center, received the Branch President’s Award for their achievements in operating senior leisure and welfare facilities as local hubs.

In the outstanding branch category, the Jinjeop-eup, Hwado-eup, and Sudong-myeon branches received the Branch President’s Award for their contributions to expanding membership. In recognition of their efforts to revitalize the organization, the Hopyeong-dong and Dasan 1-dong branches were also honored with awards.

After the commemorative ceremony, reports on business performance and financial settlements for 2025 were presented, followed by the review and approval of the 2026 business plan and budget proposal.

Yoon Haewon, President of the Korea Senior Citizens Association Namyangju Branch, said, "I would like to thank everyone who helped facilitate the relocation of our branch to such a favorable location," adding, "We will continue to work together to build an even more advanced association based on consideration and trust."

Joo Kwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju, is attending the 2026 regular general meeting held by the Korea Senior Citizens Association Namyangju Branch at Dasan Hall in City Hall on the 5th. Provided by Namyangju City

Mayor Joo Kwangdeok stated, "Namyangju City deeply remembers the dedication and hard work of our senior citizens for the development of the region. I am confident that because of our seniors, our city can grow and evolve into a future-oriented self-sufficient city that surpasses even the dreams of Jeong Yak-yong. We will continue striving to make Namyangju a city where seniors can enjoy a healthy, happy life and pursue the activities they desire with joy."

Meanwhile, the Korea Senior Citizens Association Namyangju Branch operates and manages senior centers to promote the rights and welfare of seniors. It is also engaged in various initiatives such as senior classes, a senior university, and projects to promote senior sports and physical activities. In addition, it supports seniors’ social participation and employment through various senior job initiatives, including the Silver Cafe 'Haemiil', a silver convenience store, and a silver beauty salon.

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