Wando County Delivers Holiday Warmth to Related Organizations and Welfare Facilities for Chuseok

Consolation Goods Delivered to 12 Welfare Facilities and 1,177 Vulnerable Households

As the Chuseok holiday approaches, Wando County in Gwangju Metropolitan City, Jeollanam-do, is spreading warmth throughout the local community by visiting related organizations, social welfare facilities, and vulnerable groups within the county to deliver consolation goods and messages of support.

On the 23rd, Wando County announced that it has delivered consolation goods and financial support to 12 local social welfare facilities and 1,177 households from vulnerable groups, aiming to look after neighbors who might be marginalized during the holiday season and to encourage frontline workers for their dedication.

Kim Shin, the Wando County Governor, personally visited the Wando Police Station, Wando Coast Guard, Wando Fire Station, Wando County Disabled Welfare Center, and nursing facilities to deliver consolation goods. Provided by Wando County

Earlier, on the 22nd, Kim Shin, Governor of Wando County, personally visited the Wando Police Station, Wando Coast Guard Station, Wando Fire Station, Wando County Welfare Center for the Disabled, and nursing facilities to deliver consolation goods.

Governor Kim expressed his gratitude for the devotion of on-site personnel responsible for public safety, security, and emergency preparedness, and requested organic cooperation to ensure that both local residents and those returning home for the holiday can enjoy a peaceful break. On the 23rd, after completing welfare facility visits, he inspected facilities at major ports, including Hwahuengpo Port and Yangsan Dangmok Port.

During these inspections, Governor Kim instructed on-site staff to manage thoroughly so that ferry passengers visiting the islands during the holiday period would not experience any inconvenience. On the 20th, he also visited local traditional markets to check price trends for holiday offerings and listened to the voices of merchants and residents, continuing his busy schedule focused on livelihood issues.

Governor Kim emphasized, "As Chuseok is one of our nation's major holidays, a time for sharing affection, I will pay close attention to ensure that all residents can spend the holiday safely and warmly without anyone being left behind."

Meanwhile, Wando County plans to actively implement a 'Comprehensive Chuseok Holiday Plan' covering nine areas, including price stabilization, transportation, emergency medical services, and fuel and water supply, to minimize inconvenience for residents during the holiday period.

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