Yongsan District Supports 70th and 80th Birthday Party for Elderly Residents of Jjokbangchon
Sponsored by Woori Bank and Samcheonggak, with 130 attendees
Mayor Heeyoung Park: "We will provide attentive care for vulnerable groups"
On May 21, the Yongsan District Office in Seoul announced that it supported the 'Seojokne 70th and 80th Birthday Party' for elderly residents of the jjokbangchon (shantytown) at Samcheonggak in Seongbuk District on May 20.
Elderly residents of jjokbangchon and Park Heeyoung, Mayor of Yongsan District, among other attendees, are cutting a cake at the "Seojokne 78th Birthday Party." Provided by Yongsan District Office.
View original imageThis event was organized to celebrate the health and longevity of elderly jjokbangchon residents living in economically and socially challenging circumstances, and to promote a community culture of caring for vulnerable groups. The event was sponsored by Woori Bank and Samcheonggak, and was attended by approximately 130 people, including Heeyoung Park, Mayor of Yongsan District; Youngbeom Song, CEO of the Onnuri Welfare Foundation; Hoyoun Yoo, Director of the Seoul Station Jjokbang Counseling Center; Chaeheon Ha, CEO of Samcheonggak; and jjokbangchon residents.
The event began with individual photo sessions for the elderly, followed by introductions of distinguished guests, congratulatory and encouraging speeches, a congratulatory ceremony, cake cutting and commemorative photos, a luncheon, and traditional performances. The luncheon at Ilhwadang within Samcheonggak and the traditional performance by the Samcheong Ilhwa Arts Troupe brought special joy to the elderly attendees.
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Heeyoung Park, Mayor of Yongsan District, stated, "I express my deepest respect and gratitude to the elderly who have quietly continued their lives despite difficult circumstances. Moving forward, we will continue to work closely with the Jjokbang Counseling Center to ensure that elderly residents of jjokbangchon and other vulnerable groups in our community receive warm care and respect."
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