Yongsan District Opens 'Yongsan Senior Club'... Expanding Senior Employment and Social Participation
Operating Senior Cafes and Korean Restaurants, and More
Yongsan District in Seoul has opened and begun operating a specialized institution to support job creation and social participation for seniors. On the 22nd, the district held an opening ceremony for the ‘Yongsan Senior Club’, established at 329 Baekbeom-ro, and announced on the 23rd that it will begin full-scale operations.
Hee-young Park, Yongsan District Mayor (center), is cutting the tape at the opening ceremony of the Yongsan Senior Club, a specialized institution for senior job opportunities and social participation, on the 22nd. Provided by Yongsan District Office.
View original imageThe Yongsan Senior Club was launched as a core pledge project for senior welfare under the eighth popularly elected administration. The facility, located on the site of the second annex of Kkum Namu Complex Town, consists of one basement floor and four above-ground floors, and is equipped with classrooms, counseling rooms, and shared workspace for community enterprises.
Going forward, the club plans to carry out various senior employment projects, including programs to utilize the capabilities of older adults, operating community business groups, and job placement services. In particular, it aims to expand job models that leverage the experience and expertise of seniors, such as operating a senior café with baristas and running Korean restaurants, to establish a sustainable employment foundation.
With the opening of this facility, the district aims to support the economic independence of seniors, strengthen the formation of social networks, and establish an improved welfare environment for the elderly in connection with the local community.
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Heeyoung Park, Mayor of Yongsan District, said, “I hope that the Senior Club will become a space where the experience and capabilities of seniors become assets for the community,” adding, “We will continue to expand quality job opportunities and avenues for social participation.”
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