Choi Ki-moon, Yeongcheon Mayoral Candidate, Unveils 'Four Major Filial Piety Pledges' for Seniors

Support for Traditional Food Start-Ups and Expansion of Senior Employment

Choi Ki-moon, a preliminary candidate for mayor of Yeongcheon in North Gyeongsang Province, has announced his "Four Major Filial Piety Pledges" aimed at ensuring a stable retirement for seniors, supporting their practical economic independence, and building a care system in which the entire family can feel secure.

Candidate Choi stated, "I will create 'Yeongcheon, a City of Centenarian Security' where every senior citizen's life is respected and the next generation can feel at ease," adding, "I will go beyond simple support to pursue welfare services that are truly felt in daily life, as well as sustainable policies for seniors."

Choi Kimoon, a preliminary candidate for mayor of Yeongcheon, is warmly greeting the elders attending the Hyojan Festival in Hwasan-myeon.
[Photo by Choi Kimoon Preliminary Candidate Election Office]

First, he plans to establish a stable income base for seniors by supporting start-ups in traditional food production. Through the 'Senior Traditional Food Start-Up Support Project,' he will provide initial funding, consulting, packaging design development, and online sales channels for seniors launching businesses in traditional fermented food products such as gochujang, doenjang, and ganjang.

The candidate also pledged to strengthen employment policies for seniors. He promised to increase the number of participants by more than 10% each year, securing 5,500 senior jobs by 2030, and to actively create both social service and market-oriented jobs, thereby raising seniors' pride and practical income.

In the area of care, Choi will introduce a "hospital companion service" and a "reassurance text service." A dedicated manager will assist with the entire process from transportation to the hospital, medical consultations, and the return home. After the appointment, children living in other regions will be informed via text message whether their parents have returned home safely, aiming to alleviate family concerns.

Additionally, Choi announced plans to provide a "Centenarian Culture Voucher" that can be used for movies, performances, hot springs, and cultural lectures, allowing seniors to enjoy cultural life without economic burden and guaranteeing a dignified retirement that goes beyond health-centered welfare.

These pledges focus on connecting the experience and wisdom of seniors to the region's competitiveness through economic policies, while also easing the family’s burden of care through attentive welfare policies.

Candidate Choi emphasized, "I am determined to make Yeongcheon the nation's best centenarian security city, where seniors are respected and their children can feel at ease."

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