Doctors, Nurses, and Social Workers Provide Home Visits for Medical, Nursing, and Care Services
Woorine Han Clinic Designated as Home Medical Center for Second Consecutive Year
Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced that, following last year, this year as well, elderly residents with mobility difficulties can receive medical services at home without being hospitalized or admitted to nursing facilities.
The "Long-term Care Home Medical Center Pilot Project" is a program where a team of doctors, nurses, and social workers visit the homes of long-term care insurance beneficiaries to provide medical treatment, nursing, and care services. The district has been operating this project for two consecutive years.
By using the Long-term Care Home Medical Center, elderly individuals who find it difficult to visit medical institutions can maintain their daily lives while receiving medical and welfare services at home.
The service targets long-term care home beneficiaries who have mobility difficulties and require home medical care. Interested households can apply to Woorine Han Clinic (located in Daerim-dong), the designated institution for the "Long-term Care Home Medical Center Pilot Project."
Last year, a 90-year-old elderly person who received home medical services was about to be hospitalized due to a pressure ulcer on the pelvis. However, with visits from the clinic’s doctor and nurse, the patient received acupuncture treatment and wound disinfection at home, resulting in the healing of the pressure ulcer.
Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, stated, "Elderly residents can comfortably receive medical services at home without hospitalization," and added, "We will take the lead in discovering various care services so that elderly residents can spend their later years healthily and happily."
Jungnang-gu Runs Programs Caring for Youth Labor Rights and Mental Health
Labor Rights Education and Stress Management Programs Conducted
Jungnang-gu (District Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) operates various customized programs for youth. Starting in February, the district will conduct "Youth Labor Rights Education" and "New Year Stress Burning" programs to protect youth rights and support their emotional stability.
First, the "Youth Labor Rights Education," in collaboration with the Jungnang Workers’ Comprehensive Support Center, will be held every Thursday from February 13 to March 6 in the basement level 1 of Jungnang Youth Center. Recruitment was completed from January 24 to February 10, with 10 to 15 youths participating.
The education covers practical topics such as ▲basic knowledge of labor rights ▲understanding one’s personality type ▲conflict management methods ▲making aromatherapy pain relief oils to manage body and mind.
Additionally, on February 14, the "New Year Stress Burning" program will take place. Designed to help youth relieve stress for the new year, participants will write down their stress and share emotions, then create "anger candles" to symbolically burn away their stress.
Recruitment for this program runs from February 1 to 13, accepting the first 20 applicants. This program is operated in cooperation with Myeonmok Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, where participants can also receive information about various youth support programs offered by the welfare center.
Jungnang Youth Center, which officially opened last September, is located a 5-minute walk from Exit 5 of Meokgol Station on Line 7. It was designed to promote communication and cultural activities among youth and strengthen connections with the local community, featuring various customized spaces for youth.
The district plans to continue operating diverse programs through Jungnang Youth Center to support local youth’s self-development and emotional well-being.
Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, "We will continuously support Jungnang Youth Center to become a complex cultural space that goes beyond simply providing space, operating programs that youth truly need," and added, "We will continue to prepare various programs where Jungnang youth can communicate and grow."
Seongdong-gu to Fully Operate Resident Jury in 2025… Residents Directly Evaluate District Mayor’s Pledges
35 Residents Aged 18 and Over Selected as Resident Jurors to Monitor and Evaluate Implementation of 8th Term Pledge Projects, Ensuring Objectivity and Transparency
First Meeting Held on February 12 to Appoint Resident Jurors; Three Meetings Planned Including Manifesto Education and Group Pledge Evaluations
Seongdong-gu (District Mayor Jung Won-oh) announced that it will fully operate the resident jury system in 2025 to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the 8th term pledge projects.
The resident jury system is designed to ensure objectivity and transparency in pledge implementation by having residents directly inspect and evaluate the progress.
The district, together with the Korea Manifesto Practice Headquarters, recruited applicants aged 18 and over living in Seongdong-gu through random selection via an automated response system (ARS) and telephone interviews. Considering age, gender, and region, a total of 35 residents were selected as resident jurors.
The first meeting of the resident jurors will be held on February 12 in the large auditorium on the 3rd floor of Seongdong-gu Office, followed by meetings on February 26 and March 12, for a total of three sessions. Through these meetings, resident jurors will propose adjustments and improvements to pledges and exercise voting rights for final approval.
At the first meeting, resident jurors will be appointed, receive manifesto education, and form subcommittees. The second meeting will include explanations of pledge projects by subcommittees, Q&A, and discussions. The third meeting will involve overall voting and evaluation based on subcommittee discussions. The final recommendations decided by the resident jury will be reviewed by the responsible departments and published on the Seongdong-gu Office website.
Seongdong-gu has received the highest rating three times (2015, 2019, 2023) in pledge implementation plan evaluations and the highest rating five times (2018, 2020?2022, 2024) in pledge implementation and information disclosure evaluations, achieving the highest grade (SA) for seven consecutive years across eight evaluations. As of December 2024, 216 out of 262 pledge projects for the 8th term have been implemented, marking an 82.4% implementation rate.
Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, "The appointed resident jurors represent all residents of Seongdong-gu and we hope they will objectively and transparently evaluate the pledge implementation," adding, "We will continue to do our best to fulfill these precious promises that must be kept for our residents."
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