Suwon Special City Holds 2026 Senior Job Launch Ceremony…Approximately 1,500 Elderly Participants in Attendance

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon Special City held the ‘2026 Senior Job Launch Ceremony’ at the Grand Theater of Gyeonggi Art Center on the 10th, marking the beginning of this year's senior job and social activity support program.

The launch ceremony, held to boost the pride of elderly seniors participating in the senior job project and to pledge safe activities, was attended by approximately 1,500 people including elderly participants in the senior job program, Mayor Lee Jae-jun, and Council Chairman Lee Jae-sik.

At the event, participating seniors were encouraged and the direction of this year's senior job project was shared. Safety education was also provided to prevent workplace accidents that could occur during senior job activities.

The city is promoting various types of senior job and social activity support programs for elderly residents, including public service activities and capacity utilization programs, supporting seniors to engage in meaningful activities in their communities.

The program is operated in cooperation with implementing organizations including Suwon Senior Club, local chapters of the Korean Association of the Elderly, and senior welfare centers. The city is working together with implementing organizations to operate the program stably and create an environment where seniors can engage in activities safely.

Mayor Lee Jae-jun said, “I express my gratitude for all your dedication and contributions in accomplishing every process that has led our country to become an advanced nation,” and added, “I hope seniors will participate in senior job and social activities in a healthy and safe manner.”