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About the Disabled Disabled people are those who considerably suffer in daily life due to physical and mental disabilities, such as physical organ disorders, retarded mental development, or mental disease. Disability types were expanded to 10 from 5 in 2000, and to 15 from 10 in 2003. Registered disability types were expanded from the initial...   Read more

Happy senior citizens Comprehensive Welfare Program Seoul devised a welfare policy tailored for all citizens. Announced in October 2012, the Happy senior citizens Comprehensive Welfare Program involving post-retirement second life aims at an aging society targeting not only senior citizens and baby boomers. Seoul Post-Retirement Second Life Support Center opened in Nokbeon-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, in February...   Read more

What is the HOPE Ondol Project? The HOPE Ondol project is a local donating and sponsoring program for people having financial difficulties and to spread warmth in the neighborhood, just like the Korean traditional Ondol, which represents warmth. The strength of this program is that it is run by local residents. Moreover, the project aims...   Read more