Why Did Ryugyeonggi Jungnang-gu Mayor Commend Outstanding Long-term Care Workers?

Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) held the "1st Excellent Long-term Care Worker Commendation Ceremony" on the 23rd to express gratitude for the dedication of long-term care workers.

The event began with a pre-ceremony performance by Jungnang artist "Dalgwa Byeol" (Moon and Star) and was held to specially recognize and reward the devoted efforts and professionalism of 20 long-term care workers.

The commendation ceremony was attended by 70 people, including Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi, Jeong Chan-mi, President of the National Caregivers Association, Choi Hyun-hye, Head of the Jungnang-gu Branch of the National Caregivers Association, Kim Ji-yeon, Director of the Seoul Northeast Senior Care Worker Support Center, and Bang Se-ung, Director of the Jungnang-gu Workers' Comprehensive Support Center.

Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi stated, "In our aging society, the role and importance of long-term care workers are gradually increasing," and added, "We will work hard to improve the working conditions of about 3,700 long-term care workers employed in Jungnang-gu in cooperation with private organizations."

The district is making efforts to improve awareness of long-term care workers by conducting "On-site Inspection Capacity Building Training for Long-term Care Institutions." Additionally, for long-term care workers who have difficulty attending online courses, face-to-face "Elderly Human Rights Education" and healing programs for emotional improvement will also be provided.