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Gyeongnam Opens 'Second Act' for 75, 000 Seniors with Record Job Program
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (166+ words) Major Expansion of Social Participation Jobs Support Roles at Post Offices, Libraries South Gyeongsang Province is investing 325. 7 billion won this year to create a record 75, 056 jobs for senior citizens, supporting their later years as the region enters a super-aged society....
Jeon Jae-soo Vows to Expand Busan Senior Meal Subsidies
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (408+ words) Senior Population Grows While Budget Shrinks Busan and Ulsan Rank Lowest Among Metropolitan Governments Food Price Surge Threatens Balanced Meals "Restore to Pre-Mayor Park Heong-jun Levels" Jeon Jae-soo, the Democratic Party of Korea's candidate for Busan mayor, sharply criticized the…...
Han Dong-hoon's Wife Jin Eun-jung Registers Residence in Busan
1+ week, 3+ day ago (126+ words) Registered Residence at Apartment in Mandeok 2-dong, Buk-gu Accompanied Han Since Previous Day in Meeting Residents Jin Eun-jung, a lawyer and the wife of former People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon who is running as an independent candidate in the…...
Government Adjusts Work Hours for 280, 000 Senior Citizens to Avoid Rush Hour
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (202+ words) The government is adjusting commuting hours for 280, 000 participants in senior employment programs. The measure comes as fuel costs have risen due to the Middle East crisis, increasing public transit usage and worsening rush hour congestion. The Ministry of Health and…...
Presidential Office Rules Out Limiting Free Transit for Seniors
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (447+ words) en. sedaily. com The Presidential Office has stated it will not consider limiting free public transit rides for senior citizens during rush hours, responding to concerns raised by the Korean Senior Citizens Association. According to the Korean Senior Citizens Association…...
Ulsan Unveils Family Welfare Package With Air Domes, Free Flu Shots for Seniors
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (368+ words) First Metropolitan Government to Offer Free Flu Vaccination for High School Seniors " Pediatric and Youth Medical Network Significantly Strengthened " Bridging Post-Retirement Income Gap With IRP-Linked 'Citizen Pension' " Expanded Moonlight Children's Hospitals and 24-Hour Childcare Centers to Ease Parenting Burden The…...
Senior Free Subway Rides Need Public Debate on Limits
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (412+ words) President Lee Jae-myung's remarks on subway free rides for senior citizens, made during discussions on responses to high oil prices driven by Middle East tensions, have sparked controversy. At a cabinet meeting on the 24th, President Lee instructed officials to "study…...