On September 17, the Gwangju City Council visited social welfare facilities to offer support and listen to on-site voices ahead of the Chuseok holiday.
According to the council, members visited local social welfare facilities to greet users and encourage staff. Council Chair Park Sang-young and other councilors conveyed holiday greetings to facility users and expressed gratitude for the hard work of staff who remain on duty during the holiday.
The councilors listened to the concerns of facility representatives and expressed their commitment to continuously address welfare gaps and improve local welfare.
Citizens have voiced that the council's direct engagement with welfare facilities to hear on-site voices is meaningful, especially highlighting the need for ongoing support and encouragement for staff caring for users during the holiday period.
One citizen stated, "I hope this visit leads to follow-up activities that continuously monitor the challenges faced by welfare facilities and the welfare gaps in the community, rather than being a one-time event."
Meanwhile, Chair Park Sang-young remarked, "We aimed to ensure that our less fortunate neighbors do not feel isolated and can enjoy a warm holiday during Chuseok." He emphasized the importance of listening to on-site voices and working to promote a culture of neighborly love and sharing.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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