Kang Jin-won, the mayor of Kangjin County, has been visiting elderly individuals living alone and social welfare facilities to check on vulnerable groups ahead of the Chuseok holiday.
On September 16, Kang visited homes of elderly individuals living alone, as well as three social welfare facilities: the Kangjin Senior Welfare Center, Kangjin Nursing Home, and Kangjin Charity Home, to assess their living conditions and deliver care packages.
One of the homes visited by Kang was that of an elderly person with severe cerebral palsy who has difficulty moving. This individual has been living alone since the passing of their mother in July, who had been suffering from dementia. The elderly person, who had a stroke about 15 years ago, experiences paralysis on one side and struggles with daily activities and going out, spending most of their time at home. The county noted that due to the distance from siblings living in other areas, ongoing support and care are essential, especially around the holiday season.
After checking on the elderly person's health and any difficulties they face in daily life, Kang provided care packages. He urged relevant departments to ensure that there are no gaps in care during the holiday period.
Kang then visited the Kangjin Senior Welfare Center, Kangjin Nursing Home, and Kangjin Charity Home to check on the well-being of the facility users. He encouraged the staff working there and requested that they pay special attention to the safety and care of users during the holiday season.
Kang Jin-won stated, “Chuseok is a precious time for sharing love with family and neighbors, and I will ensure that elderly individuals living alone and users of welfare facilities do not feel isolated. We will continue to practice warm care in collaboration with the community.”
Meanwhile, Kangjin County has been conducting outreach activities from September 14 to 23, targeting 19 social welfare facilities and organizations for the disabled, as well as 537 households of national merit recipients and vulnerable groups. The county plans to continue monitoring the care of vulnerable groups during the holiday period.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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