Chilgok County Establishes 'Smart Welfare Network' Connecting 77 Senior Centers

Opening of the Video Education System
Operation of Virtual Programs Including Health Exercises and Singing Classes

Chilgok County in North Gyeongsang Province has taken steps to expand welfare services for seniors by digitally connecting local senior centers.

On July 23, Chilgok County held an opening ceremony for the Senior Center Smart Video Education System and announced the full-scale operation of the two-way ICT system established in 77 senior centers within the county.

Held the opening ceremony of the Smart Video Education System for senior centers and began full-scale operation of the interactive ICT system established in 77 senior centers within the district.
[Photo by Chilgok County]

This project was carried out as part of two initiatives sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs: the Rural Central Area Revitalization Project and the Basic Living Zone Development Project.

The system enables not only real-time communication between senior centers but also allows for the operation of a variety of virtual programs, including video conferencing, educational sessions, health exercises, singing classes, laughter therapy, and safety training.

During the ceremony, a demonstration of video connections using the new system and real-time communication between senior centers took place.

The county expects that the introduction of this system will reduce disparities in access to welfare and cultural services across regions, while also expanding opportunities for seniors to participate in leisure and educational activities.

In particular, by linking senior centers in central areas and surrounding villages into a single network, this initiative is drawing attention as a new model for digital-based welfare services, as it enables seniors with mobility challenges to access a variety of programs at the nearest center.

Kim Jae-uk, Mayor of Chilgok County, stated, “This ICT system provides a foundation for warm communication, closely connecting central areas and surrounding villages so that seniors, wherever they are, can equally benefit from welfare and cultural programs. We will continue to listen to the needs of our seniors and actively develop and support customized programs in health, culture, and education.”

This effort to transform senior centers from simple gathering places into digital welfare and communication hubs is opening up new possibilities for closing the information gap among the elderly and revitalizing the community.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.