Gangseo-gu to Open Senior Welfare Center in Magok on the 16th

by Kim Minjin

Published 13 Apr.2026 08:32(KST)

Latest Facilities Equipped with VR and AI Go, Including Smartphones

Gangseo-gu, Seoul will hold an opening ceremony for the 'Gangseo-gu Magok Senior Welfare Center' (43 Magok Jungang 5-ro) on April 15, 2026. Full-scale operations will commence from April 16.

Exterior view of Magok Senior Welfare Center, Gangseo-gu. Provided by Gangseo-gu.

As of March 2026, Gangseo-gu's population aged 65 or older totals 114,922, accounting for 20.9% of the district's entire population of 548,985. This figure has surpassed the super-aged society threshold in just five years, rising from 15.4% in 2021. With the opening of this welfare center, the district aims to respond to the growing welfare needs driven by an aging population, while also expanding opportunities for seniors’ social participation and leisure activities.

The establishment of the welfare center was made possible by a donation of welfare facilities from E-Land Group, following the company’s move to bring its research and development (R&D) center into the Magok General Industrial Complex. Gangseo-gu signed an agreement with the E-Land Consortium in August 2024 and began construction in November of the same year. Thanks to E-Land Group's public donation and construction by E-Land Construction, approximately 9.2 billion won in building costs were saved. A total of 8.05 billion won was invested in land acquisition and interior construction.

The welfare center has a total floor area of 2,732 square meters, consisting of one basement level and four above-ground floors. It features a cafeteria, a health promotion room, a table tennis room, and a 'Smart Zone' equipped with advanced devices such as VR equipment and an AI Go robot. This space is designed to help bridge the digital divide for seniors who are not familiar with digital devices. After opening, the center will also offer a range of customized programs year-round, including lifelong learning, hobbies and leisure, health promotion, and social participation activities.

Any Seoul resident aged 60 or older can use the center after registering as a member. The opening ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. on April 15, 2026, with celebratory performances, such as a classical ensemble, starting at 10:30 a.m.