Naju City Awards 25 Model Seniors and Contributors to Senior Welfare

Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) selected exemplary elderly individuals and contributors to elderly welfare who have dedicated themselves to the community and neighbors and contributed to the improvement of welfare in celebration of the Elderly Day on the 2nd. Photo by Naju City.

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) announced on the 3rd that it selected exemplary elderly citizens and contributors to elderly welfare who have devoted themselves to the community and neighbors and contributed to welfare enhancement in commemoration of the Elderly Day on the 2nd.

Naju City stated that on the 1st, during the regular October assembly held in the main building's large conference room, commendation certificates were awarded to 25 meritorious persons in two categories: ‘Exemplary Elderly’ and ‘Contributors to Elderly Welfare.’

The commendation certificates were awarded to one representative from each category due to the recent cancellation of events such as the Elderly Day ceremony to prevent COVID-19 infection, and the remaining certificates were delivered through heads of each eup, myeon, and dong, as well as institution heads.

The ‘Exemplary Elderly’ award is given to elderly individuals who dedicate themselves to society and neighbors through a spirit of sacrifice and service and serve as role models. A total of 19 people were selected, including the representative awardee Jeong Yong-bu (male, 77).

Mr. Jeong is a member of the Indong 4-ri Senior Citizens' Center in Donggang-myeon and has taken the lead in various tasks related to the operation of the senior center. Despite physical discomfort, he has practiced sharing and volunteering with a strong spirit of service, becoming a role model for others.

In the ‘Contributors to Elderly Welfare’ category, which recognizes those who have contributed to spreading filial piety and promoting elderly welfare, six people, including Jang Da-hye (female, 32), who works at the Korean Senior Citizens Association Naju Branch, shared the joy of receiving awards.

Ms. Jang, as a person in charge of the senior job project, was recognized for her contributions to elderly welfare and rights enhancement by supporting jobs and social activities for local seniors to have active and healthy later years, as well as leading counseling and resolving difficulties for the elderly.

Additionally, Lee Seung-bae, who serves as an advisor to the representative senior citizens' center in Munpyeong-myeon, was selected as an exemplary elderly person by the Jeollanam-do governor, and Kim Jong-kwang from Naju City Hall’s Social Welfare Division and Song Jeong-hee from Seongbuk-dong Administrative Welfare Center received commendations from the governor as contributors to elderly welfare.

Mayor Kang In-gyu of Naju said, “I extend my deep respect and congratulations to the elderly and citizens who have contributed to creating a warm-hearted society by leading volunteer work and sharing for the local community that lives together with exceptional love for neighbors,” adding, “We will do our best to improve welfare for not only healthy later life but also a happy life for the elderly.”

Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong bong2910@asiae.co.kr

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