[Agriculture and rural areas, must work together to live] Not in a nursing home, but where they lived... Residents bridged the gap in 'everyday care'

Published Dec 30, 2025

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[Yeongjin Choi, Korea Farmers and Fishermen Newspaper] In Janggok-myeon, Hongseong County, Chungnam, where the population of residents aged 65 and over is 54.2% and the number of elderly people living alone reaches 458, with only 1.74 people per household, there is a special cooperative organization. Stepping in as a community to provide neighborly and rural care in place of distant family members is the "Janggok Social Cooperative (hereinafter referred to as Janggoksahyup)." Their initiative began with the question of "how can I maintain life together with the residents in my hometown." Janggoksahyup Office Director Shin So-hee said, "Because rural areas lack living infrastructure such as medical care and health, as people age,

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Leading with the 'care team,' they seek demand Regularly contacting the elderly Filling 'small needs' such as sharing meals, communal laundry, and improving housing In Janggok-myeon, Hongseong County, Chungnam, where the population of residents aged 65 and over is 54.2%, with 458 single-person elderly households and an average household population of just 1.74 people, there is a special cooperative organization. 'Janggok Social Cooperative (hereafter Janggok Social Cooperative)' is stepping up to provide rural-style care as a community, taking the place of distant family members. Their start came from the question of 'how can I maintain my life together with the residents in my hometown.' Janggok Social Cooperative Office Director Shin So-hee said, "Because rural areas lack living infrastructure such as medical care and health, as people age or become ill, they have no choice but to leave for the city." "Everyone hopes to live in their own home while maintaining relationships with ...

Source: Agrinet