[June 3 Election] Pre-candidate Woobumgi Pledges to Expand Bathing Fee Support for Jeonju Seniors

"Expanding Recipients from 1,800 to 12,000 Per Year
Increasing Bathing Fee Support from 6,000 Won to 7,000 Won"

Woobumgi, a pre-candidate for Mayor of Jeonju, Jeonbuk from the Democratic Party of Korea, has announced a pledge to expand support for the "Senior Bathing Voucher" program to strengthen welfare for the elderly.

Wo Beomgi, Pre-candidate for Mayor of Jeonju City, Jeonbuk, Democratic Party of Korea

On April 11, Woobumgi stated in a press release, "We plan to increase both the number of recipients and the subsidy amount for the bathing support program to ensure a healthier life for seniors." He emphasized that basic hygiene management is the foundation of both physical and mental health.

Currently, around 1,800 seniors in the Jeonju area receive annual bathing fee support. However, criticism has persisted because the limited number of recipients means that those who receive support in one year are excluded the following year, undermining the effectiveness of the program.

To address this issue, Woobumgi plans to expand the coverage in line with the intent of the "Jeonju City Senior Bathing Voucher Support Ordinance." The ordinance was established to provide support to elderly people living alone who are either basic livelihood security recipients or near-poverty households aged 65 or older. The plan is to significantly increase the number of recipients to about 12,000 people per year.

The support amount, which is currently set at 6,000 won per bathing session, will be raised to 7,000 won, reflecting inflation and practices in other regions. If this pledge is implemented, it is expected that around 10% of Jeonju's population aged 65 and older will benefit from the program.

Woobumgi stated, "It is only right to operate the administration according to the original intent of the ordinance," adding, "I will continue to work on developing policies so that more seniors can enjoy a healthy and dignified later life."

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