Governor Park Wansu Focuses on Welfare Ahead of Chuseok, Inspecting Care Services and Consumer Prices

Governor Park Wansu of Gyeongnam Province reviewed the living conditions and care environment of local seniors and inspected consumer prices ahead of the Chuseok holiday.

On September 16, Governor Park visited the Miryang City Senior Care Center and Miryang Arirang Market in succession.

Governor Park Wansu of Gyeongnam Province (far left) is talking with the elderly residents at Miryang City Elderly Nursing Home. [Photo by Gyeongnam Province]

Governor Park toured the dementia care unit and general wards of the senior care center, meeting with elderly residents to check on their well-being and to review their living environment and care conditions.

He also encouraged the staff who remain at their posts during the holiday and listened to feedback on facility operations and working conditions.

He stated, “It is important to fully ensure that staff can work in shifts and have proper rest so that care services continue without interruption during the holiday period. Please make every effort to maintain an emergency response system and robust safety management so that any unforeseen situations, such as medical emergencies or fires, can be addressed quickly.”

Governor Park Wansu of Gyeongnam Province (left) is shaking hands with market vendors at Miryang Arirang Market, extending holiday greetings. [Photo by Gyeongnam Province]

Governor Park then moved to Miryang Arirang Market, where he visited various areas and met with merchants.

He checked on holiday sales and the perceived state of the local economy, and paid attention to the difficulties experienced by market merchants and their requests regarding facilities and market operations.

He personally purchased essential holiday goods, inspecting the prices of popular Chuseok items.

Governor Park said, “Chuseok is a time when everyone shares warmth, so it is even more important to pay close attention to those who are in need of care. We will make every effort to ease the financial burden on local residents and revitalize our traditional markets, ensuring everyone can enjoy a prosperous Chuseok.”

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