Warm acts of sharing continue throughout local communities ahead of Chuseok
Ahead of the major national holiday of Chuseok, warm gestures of looking out for neighbors are continuing across Korean society. In particular, interest and support for marginalized neighbors in local communities are being actively carried out.
Recently, Kim Mi-yeon, a member of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated City Council, personally visited senior welfare facilities in the region. To mark the Chuseok holiday, Council Member Kim checked on the well-being of the elderly and expressed her gratitude while encouraging the welfare facility staff who care for them on-site.
Meanwhile, efforts to support students' healthy school life are also continuing in university districts. The Gwangju University Student Life and Career Counseling Center is operating a 'Mental Health Screening' program for enrolled students, which has been receiving a great response.
This program was designed to help students struggling with academic and career concerns find psychological stability. Students are highly satisfied as they can check their mental state and receive necessary help through professional counseling.
As such, ahead of Chuseok, a culture of caring for and supporting one another is spreading, from the elderly in the local community to university students. Such sharing and interest are making the meaning of the holiday even more significant.