Suwon Special City 2026 Senior Employment Launch Ceremony…Over 1,500 Elderly Participants Attend

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jeong Jun-sung] Suwon Special City held the "2026 Senior Employment Launch Ceremony" at the Grand Theater of Gyeonggi Arts Center on the 10th, marking the beginning of this year's senior employment and social activity support projects.

The launch ceremony, organized to enhance the pride of elderly participants in senior employment projects and to pledge safe activities, was attended by approximately 1,500 people including seniors participating in senior employment projects, Mayor Lee Jae-jun, and City Council Chairman Lee Jae-sik.

At the event, participating seniors were encouraged and the direction of this year's senior employment projects was shared. Additionally, safety training was conducted to prevent workplace accidents that may occur during senior employment activities.

The city promotes diverse types of job projects including public service activities and competency utilization programs for seniors through the senior employment and social activity support project, supporting elderly citizens to engage meaningfully in their local communities.

The projects are operated in cooperation with implementing organizations including Suwon Senior Club, branches of the Korean Senior Citizens Association, and senior welfare centers. The city is working to ensure stable project operations in collaboration with implementing organizations and to create an environment where seniors can engage safely.

Mayor Lee Jae-jun stated, "I thank you for your hard work and dedication in achieving all the processes that led our nation's leap to an advanced country," and added, "I hope you will participate in senior employment and social activities in a healthy and safe manner."