Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province announced on the 14th that, with the inauguration of the 9th local government, it has set 'A Greater Happiness Enjoyed by All' as the welfare policy goal to actively respond to the changing welfare environment and diverse needs of the residents.
To achieve this, specific goals have been set in the areas of inclusive welfare for the elderly and people with disabilities, integrated care for all generations, strengthening of benefits for veterans, realization of secure and happy family life, and lifelong medical care. The province plans to establish life-oriented policies and projects that can be immediately felt in daily life, creating a welfare environment where all residents can experience and grow through changes in their daily lives.
Firstly, to realize inclusive welfare for the elderly and people with disabilities, support will be provided for income, care, and self-reliance. The province plans to expand the current 90,000 elderly job positions to 100,000 by 2030, in line with government policies, by securing national funding, expanding business volume, continuously identifying new job demands in local communities, and enhancing participant safety management and education.
The demand for meals for the elderly using community centers is increasing, but there are differences in financial conditions and operational environments by region. Therefore, a survey on the operation status of meal services at community centers will be conducted, and improvements in meal services will be made with secured national funding by 2027. Additionally, plans are underway to gradually increase the budget for community center presidents to up to 100,000 won within their term through gathering opinions from local governments.
A comprehensive care safety net for all generations and a system of benefits for those who have dedicated themselves to the nation will be expanded. The existing care services were operated separately by target group and type of service, limiting integrated support for households with complex care needs and swift responses in emergencies. As the demand for new care services continues to increase due to the aging society, rise in single-person households, family care for young adults, households at risk of loneliness and isolation, etc., the province is expanding its welfare blind spots that cannot be addressed by existing systems.
To address this, a comprehensive care safety net will be established that integrates medical, welfare, and care services to provide swift on-site responses in emergencies and comprehensive support for medical, welfare, and care services. This will be achieved by establishing an integrated support center (call center) called the Jeonbuk-style SOS Care System, which will organically connect regional care resources such as welfare centers, care institutions, and medical institutions, and coordinate between regions and cities.
Furthermore, plans are in place to establish a stable growth system for social welfare facility workers to work with pride in the social welfare field. As improving workers' conditions directly contributes to the quality of welfare services for residents, the province plans to introduce a 'standard wage system for workers' to create a stable working environment for workers. By forming a public-private consultation body within the year, a standard wage system plan will be developed through a comprehensive survey of wages and benefits for around 6,000 workers at 829 facilities receiving labor costs, and the system will be gradually applied starting from facilities with lower benefits.
Moreover, the province plans to gradually increase the provincial support funds for the lowest-level national veterans' allowance, the veterans' allowance, to enhance practical benefits rather than just declarative honors. It plans to increase the total amount by 4,000 won annually for war veterans and 3,000 won for other veterans.
To create a favorable environment for raising children, the province will strengthen social care responsibilities and implement family-friendly policies to ensure a diverse range of family forms and a secure daily life.
To alleviate the burden of childcare for dual-income and single-parent families, a pilot project will be launched to support grandparents in caring for grandchildren. Monthly support of 300,000 won per household will be provided to grandparents caring for grandchildren of dual-income and single-parent families with incomes below 150% of the median income, reducing the childcare burden and creating a nurturing environment for children.
As a final key strategy to firmly support the happiness of the residents, the province will establish a lifelong secure medical network to eliminate regional disparities in medical services and provide high-quality medical services to residents anytime, anywhere.
Since the decision to establish a national university in Namwon following the closure of Seonam University in 2018 through government consultations, Namwon has been fully prepared by pushing for site confirmation and acquisition. The Preparatory Committee for the establishment of the Ministry of Health and Welfare is expected to finalize the location of the school within the year, emphasizing the justification for establishing Namwon and planning to respond through close cooperation between Jeonbuk Province, Namwon City, and local political authorities to ensure that both theoretical and practical education can be conducted in Namwon.
The welfare, women, and health sector blueprint for the 9th local government term is expected to be a roadmap for realizing the happiness of the residents that Jeonbuk Province aims for in their daily lives.
📝 Brief Summary:
Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province has set 'A Greater Happiness Enjoyed by All' as its welfare policy goal for the 9th local government. Specific goals include inclusive welfare for the elderly and people with disabilities, integrated care for all generations, benefits for veterans, secure family life, and lifelong medical care.
🗣️ Natural Korean Translation:
전북특별자치도는 9번째 지방정부 취임과 함께 '모두가 누리는 더 큰 행복'을 복지 정책 목표로 설정했습니다. 노인과 장애인을 위한 포용적 복지, 모든 세대를 위한 통합 케어, 군인들을 위한 혜택 강화, 안전하고 행복한 가정 생활, 그리고 평생 의료 보장을 위한 구체적 목표가 설정되었습니다.
❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. What is the main welfare policy goal set by Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province for the 9th local government?
주요 복지 정책 목표는 무엇입니까?
2. What are some of the specific goals outlined by the province to achieve their welfare policy?
지방이 복지 정책을 달성하기 위해 설정한 구체적 목표는 무엇인가요?
3. How does the province plan to address the demand for new care services due to societal changes like the aging population and increase in single-person households?
노인과 한 가구 세대 증가로 인한 신규 케어 서비스 수요를 어떻게 대응할 계획인가요?
💡 Vocabulary Learning:
1. inauguration, 취임 (noun)
- The act of formally starting a position or office.
- 새로운 직책이나 직무를 공식적으로 시작하는 행위
- The president's inauguration ceremony was attended by thousands of people.
- 대통령 취임식에는 수천 명의 사람들이 참석했습니다.
2. comprehensive, 포괄적인 (adjective)
- Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
- 모든 또는 거의 모든 요소나 측면을 포함하는
- The report provides a comprehensive overview of the current situation.
- 보고서는 현재 상황에 대한 포괄적인 개요를 제공합니다.
3. alleviate, 완화하다 (verb)
- To make a problem or burden less severe.
- 문제나 부담을 완화시키다
- The new medication helped alleviate her pain.
- 새로운 약이 그녀의 통증을 완화하는 데 도움이 되었습니다.
4. disparity, 격차 (noun)
- A great difference or inequality.
- 큰 차이나 불평등
- There is a growing disparity in income levels between the rich and the poor.
- 부자와 가난한 사이의 소득 격차가 커지고 있습니다.
5. justification, 정당화 (noun)
- A reason, fact, or circumstance that explains or justifies something.
- 어떤 것을 설명하거나 정당화하는 이유, 사실 또는 상황
- He provided a detailed justification for his actions.
- 그는 자신의 행동에 대해 상세한 정당화를 제공했습니다.
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