Mayor Yook Donghan of Chuncheon Discusses Retirement Village Project with Chairman Maeng Sungkyu of the Land and Transport Committee

Discussion on Plans to Promote Chuncheon Retirement Village as the Nation’s First Model
Mayor Visits National Assembly to Explain Project Necessity and Direction

Yook Donghan, Mayor of Chuncheon, visited the National Assembly on the 19th to meet with Maeng Sungkyu, Chairman of the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee, to discuss plans for promoting the Chuncheon Retirement Village Project as a national leading model.

Mayor Yuk Donghan of Chuncheon City visited the National Assembly on the 19th to meet with Maeng Seonggyu, Chairman of the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee, to discuss plans to promote the Chuncheon Retiree Village Development Project as a national leading model. Provided by Chuncheon City

During the meeting, in-depth discussions were held on various aspects of the project, including the content composition and development method of the Chuncheon Retirement Village. Mayor Yook explained that Chuncheon is proactively designing a residential model for retirees and shared his vision to advance the project beyond a simple residential complex, evolving it into a new urban model that encompasses a way of life.

Maeng Sungkyu, Chairman of the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee, responded, "I understand that Chuncheon is proactively preparing for this project," and added, "We will continue to consult and provide support to ensure the retirement village model can be realized in Chuncheon."

The core of the Chuncheon Retirement Village Project is to create a "Chuncheon-style Well-Aging Town" for the retired population aged 55 and over, integrating medical, residential, cultural, and welfare functions. The project also aims to establish a foundation for regional coexistence and intergenerational integration by supporting sustainable economic activities and leisure for retirees.

Based on accessibility to the Seoul metropolitan area within one hour, such as the extension of the GTX-B line, and excellent medical infrastructure, Chuncheon City is moving beyond traditional facility-oriented senior welfare. It is materializing a new retirement settlement model focused on "connection rather than isolation, and independence rather than care."

Previously, on March 17, Mayor Yook met with Kim Itak, First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and Kim Gyucheol, Director General for Housing and Land, at the Sejong Government Complex to explain his vision and direction for the retirement village project. At the meeting, First Vice Minister Kim Itak stated, "We intend to develop retirement villages as a key brand of the government's aging housing policy, so we hope Chuncheon will continue to share its city administration vision and direction with us."

Mayor Yook stated, "The retirement village is a new urban model that goes beyond a simple residential complex to enhance quality of life," and added, "Chuncheon will lead the way as the nation’s first model, setting the direction for others to follow."

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