Seongdong-gu 'Sageun Smart Healthcare Center' Operation

Recruitment for 'Frailty Prevention Muscle Strength Improvement Program' Until February 21
From March, 3-4 Participants per Course, Twice a Week for 12 Weeks
Certified Health Exercise Managers Provide Customized Strength Training Guidance Using Smart Equipment
Includes Health Status Reassessment and Follow-up Management

Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jeong Wono) announced that it is recruiting and identifying participants for the 'Frailty Prevention Muscle Strength Improvement Program' ahead of the full-scale operation of the 'Sageun Smart Healthcare Center (41 Sageun-dong-gil)'.

The 'Sageun Smart Healthcare Center' is Seongdong-gu's first smart healthcare center, opened on December 24. It provides customized health management services using information and communication technology (ICT) to prevent physical and mental frailty among residents, including the elderly, supporting healthy independence and a happy life.

Currently, the center is operating on a pilot basis aiming to provide integrated services such as muscle loss prevention through strength training, nutrition management, and mental healing. Under the guidance of health exercise managers, elderly participants directly experience physical function tests and smart exercise equipment, allowing them to check their physical condition and gain motivation for systematic exercise, receiving positive feedback from users.

Before the full-scale operation of the 'Sageun Smart Healthcare Center,' the district will recruit participants for the 'Frailty Prevention Muscle Strength Improvement Program' from February 3 to 21. Participants will be finally selected through internal review based on physical function evaluation results, including frailty level measurement.

Applicants will be categorized into five types?healthy, pre-frailty, frailty progression, etc.?based on frailty measurement results. Preventive-stage elderly in healthy and pre-frailty stages will be guided to apply for the program. Additionally, through cooperation with related organizations, the district plans to actively identify participants among frail elderly who are receiving care services.

Once participants are confirmed, certified health exercise managers will provide customized guidance on strength training methods using five types of smart exercise equipment twice a week (25?30 minutes per session) for a total of 12 weeks starting in March. The program will operate in a rotational exercise format with 3?4 people per course.

At the end of the program, health status will be measured and re-evaluated for follow-up management. Those who show improved physical function will be classified as autonomous exercise participants and allowed to exercise independently without additional guidance, while elderly requiring further coaching will have their program participation extended to continue health management.

In addition, the 'Sageun Smart Healthcare Center' operates programs for healthy lifestyle practices such as flexibility exercises, nutrition classes, meditation education, and mental health management through brainwave analysis. In the future, the center will actively support elderly participation in various linked programs operated by Seongdong-gu Public Health Center, Dementia Safety Center, and Seongdong-gu Sports Council. For inquiries about the program, detailed information can be obtained by calling the center.

The district is striving to build a 'Seongdong-type Integrated Elderly Care System' to enable healthy aging at home in response to the ultra-aged society. The 'Smart Healthcare Center' will be organically linked with various local institutions such as senior welfare centers, dementia safety centers, and mental health welfare centers to develop into a hub for integrated care services. The district plans to increase accessibility for elderly residents through continuous expansion and installation.

Jeong Wono, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, “I hope that through the systematic health and care services of the 'Sageun Smart Healthcare Center,' elderly residents and others can enjoy a long and happy old age where they live.” He added, “We will continue to focus our administrative capabilities on building a ‘Seongdong-type Integrated Care System’ that integrally supports essential physical exercise, nutrition management, and mental health in an ultra-aged society.”

Mapo-gu Recruiting Participants for 2025 Community Sports Classes

Operating 20 Classes Including Women's Volleyball and Yoga, Free Participation, Apply by February 10

Mapo-gu (Mayor Park Gang-su) is recruiting participants for community sports classes until February 10 to promote healthy and active leisure activities for residents.

A total of 20 classes will be operated, including ▲Dream Tree Children's Soccer (4 classes) ▲Women's Volleyball ▲Yoga (3 classes) ▲Taekwondo (2 classes) ▲Gateball ▲Soft Tennis (2 classes) ▲Healing Gymnastics (2 classes) ▲Park Golf ▲Gukseondo ▲Senior Strength Stretching ▲Band Gymnastics ▲Folk Dance, among others.

Applicants must be residents of Mapo-gu, and participation is free of charge. However, each person may apply for only one program. Professional instructors will directly lead each class to promote residents' health.

Residents wishing to participate can apply by clicking ‘Lifelong Learning Portal’ at the top left of the Mapo-gu Office website, selecting ‘Community Sports Education,’ and choosing the desired class, or by visiting the district office in person.

Participants will be selected through a computerized lottery in February. Details such as the number of participants per class and training locations can be found on the district website. For more information, contact the Sports Promotion Division of Mapo-gu Office.

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, said, “I hope residents apply for this year’s community sports classes to take care of both their body and mind.” He added, “Mapo-gu will do its best to promote residents' health.”

Mapo-gu keeps its community sports centers open 365 days a year to support residents' sports and leisure activities.

Recruitment for the 3rd Online Reporter Group of Jungnang-gu Environmental Education Center

Applications Open Until February 11, Final Announcement on February 14

Participate in Education and Events from March to October, Create Content for 8 Months

Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Gyeong-gi) is recruiting the 3rd online reporter group for the Jungnang-gu Environmental Education Center.

The ‘Environmental Education Center Online Reporter Group’ has been operating since 2023 to raise awareness of environmental importance among residents and widely promote the center’s education and events.

The 3rd online reporter group will cover education, events, and challenges hosted by the Environmental Education Center and post content on personal SNS to lead environmental education promotion.

The application period is from January 31 to February 11. Anyone aged 18 or older who is a resident of Jungnang-gu, a university student, or a worker located in Jungnang-gu, actively using SNS and interested in content creation, can apply. The number of recruits is 10.

Applicants can download the application form from the Jungnang-gu Environmental Education Center website and official blog, fill it out, and submit it via email to the person in charge. After internal screening, the final successful candidates will be announced on February 14 on the center’s website and blog. For further inquiries, contact the Jungnang-gu Environmental Education Center.

The 3rd online reporter group will start with an inauguration ceremony in February and engage in activities for eight months from March to October, including ▲planning and producing online content related to the Environmental Education Center ▲monitoring official SNS and providing feedback among reporters ▲participating in eco-friendly lifestyle campaigns. Selected reporters will receive appointment certificates, letters of appreciation, manuscript fees, and commendations from the district mayor for outstanding activities.

Ryu Gyeong-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “The 3rd online reporter group will play an important role in spreading news about the Environmental Education Center and promoting actions to respond to the climate crisis.” He added, “We will actively support the reporters to experience various environmental education programs and carry out meaningful activities.”

The Jungnang-gu Environmental Education Center has been actively operating to expand environmental education, surpassing 10,000 cumulative participants within 1 year and 6 months of opening, and exceeding an additional 10,000 participants in just 10 months thereafter.