Guaranteeing residents' mobility with a fully public bus system; Mobile Livelihood Response Unit provides immediate household repairs; Funeral assistance accompanies residents on their final journey; High life-satisfaction rankings and expectations for sustainable development
On the 10th, Uiryeong County Mayor Oh Tae-wan emphasized the \"Three Livelihood Security Measures\" and laid out his administration's priorities at a regular assembly in the county government's main conference room.
The initiative commits the county to supporting residents through a fully public bus system, a Mobile Livelihood Response Unit, and a funeral assistance program.
Mayor Oh pointed to recent results from the Gyeongnam (South Gyeongsang Province) social survey, noting that Uiryeong scored lowest among the province's 18 cities and counties on the \"worries experienced yesterday\" metric.
He said, \"Fewer everyday worries among residents indicate that the administration is bringing positive change to their lives.\"
The first measure, the fully public bus system, held its launch ceremony on the 27th of last month and has since moved into full operation.
Framing transportation as a welfare issue, the policy guarantees residents' mobility through the free \"Uiryeong Bbang-bbang Bus\" service.
The second measure, the Mobile Livelihood Response Unit, provides immediate on-site repairs for minor household problems such as lighting and plumbing, and it has received strong support from residents. This year the program will expand its services to senior centers, strengthening the management of elders' living spaces.
Finally, the funeral assistance program provides partial funeral-cost support to next of kin when a resident who has been registered in Uiryeong County for more than one year dies.
According to the Gyeongnam social survey, Uiryeong ranked near the top in the province for overall life satisfaction and happiness, and residents gave high marks to their housing environment. The county also placed second provincially for the intention to continue living there for more than ten years, signaling strong mid- to long-term settlement intent.
Mayor Oh said, \"Through responsible governance that eases residents' concerns, we will increase the life satisfaction that people actually feel.\"
These measures are expected to improve residents' quality of life and contribute to Uiryeong County's sustainable development.
Gyeongnam — Reporter Ahn Byung-gon anbk5566@viva100.com
