An Opportunity to Continuously Ensure the Well-being and Health of Seniors
Uijeongbu City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Dong-geun) announced on the 24th that on the 21st, the mayor personally visited the home of a local elder who celebrated their 100th birthday to offer congratulations and express respect and gratitude. Mayor Kim Dong-geun performed a deep bow to the elder and wished for their health and happiness.
Mayor Kim Dong-geun is visiting the home of an elderly person who celebrated their 100th birthday on the 21st to greet them. Photo by Uijeongbu City
This visit was arranged to honor the longevity of the elderly and to promote filial piety and respect for seniors. Following a visit in January, the city made a second visit to the home of a centenarian to deliver congratulatory greetings and provided information about support programs such as customized care services and emergency safety services.
The 100-year-old elder, who maintains good health with the care of their family, said, “I am very happy to receive such a special birthday celebration,” and added, “I want to continue living healthily and spend good times with my children and neighbors.”
Mayor Kim Dong-geun emphasized, “Living healthily up to 100 years old is a blessing from family and the local community,” and stated, “We will continue to prioritize various welfare policies so that our elders can enjoy a comfortable old age.”
Since 2019, the city has been operating the ‘100th Birthday Celebration Fund Support Project’ as an independent program for longevity elders, and plans to support a total of 25 people this year. Additionally, the city plans to create opportunities for communication by thoroughly checking whether there are any inconveniences in daily life and health.
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