Gwangju Seogu Wins Two Awards for Dementia Initiatives... Receives Minister of Health and Welfare Commendation

Policies Recognized, Including Dementia-Safe Village Volunteer Group

Gwangju Seogu District has been recognized for its excellence in dementia policy, achieving the honor of winning two awards.

On September 22, Seogu District announced that it received the Minister of Health and Welfare Commendation in two categories at the "18th Dementia Overcoming Day Ceremony 2025": ▲Excellence in Dementia Program Operation ▲Excellence in Dementia Partner Operation.

Seogu District received the Minister of Health and Welfare Commendation in two categories at this year's 18th Dementia Overcoming Day ceremony: ▲Excellence in Dementia Program Operation ▲Excellence in Dementia Partner Operation. Provided by Gwangju Seogu District

Since last year, Seogu District has been operating digital cognitive training equipment worth a total of 190 million won in partnership with SK Chemicals, the Happiness Sharing Foundation, and Sound Mind to prevent dementia and enhance cognitive function.

Additionally, the district has established a public-private cooperation system with local organizations such as the Gwangju Digital Learning Center and the Seogu Sports Council to carry out a variety of dementia prevention activities.

In the "Excellence in Dementia Program Operation" category, the district was highly evaluated for linking local universities' "HIVE Project" and the Korea Forest Welfare Institute's "Senior Well-Life Project" to provide customized care programs for dementia patients and operate self-help groups for families.

In the "Excellence in Dementia Partner Operation" category, Seogu District was the only one selected in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions, recognized for its contribution to creating a dementia-friendly community through the activities of "Seogu Gieokhaeondan," a volunteer group for dementia-safe villages.

Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seogu District, stated, "This award is a valuable achievement created together by the local community and public-private partnerships. We will continue to actively discover and promote projects that provide practical help for dementia prevention and management, making Seogu a dementia-free, caring community."