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Age-Friendly Cities is a program promoted by WHO since 2006 to effectively address the global aging problem and improve the quality of life of the elderly. Incheon explained that it means a city where aging is not inconvenient and everyone can participate in society in a healthy and healthy way regardless of age.
This year, 1,445 cities in 51 countries have joined Age-Friendly Cities, and they are certified if they meet the criteria set by WHO in 84 detailed items in eight areas such as transportation, housing, and social participation.
In South Korea, 45 cities including Seoul and Busan are members. The city of Incheon submitted an application in August of last year to obtain certification for the Age-Friendly City International Network.
The city established the Age-Friendly City Phase 1 (three years) implementation plan in July last year. The 8 major areas included in the WHO guide are reconstructed, and 13 detailed tasks and 62 detailed items are included based on the 5 major areas unique to Incheon City.
Incheon City Mayor Yoo Jong-bok said, "Joining an age-friendly city will be an opportunity to change the perception of the citizens of Incheon about the aging society. We will do our best to create an aging society that improves the quality of life."
2023/03/31 09:43 KST
