ACT ON SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF SENIOR CITIZENS

Article 1(Purpose) #

The purpose of this Act is to contribute to promoting the health and welfare of senior citizens by supporting them to lead active and productive lives in their old age through engagement in jobs and social activities.

Article 2(Definitions) #

The terms used in this Act are defined as follows:

1. The term "senior citizens' employment" means financially supported employment opportunities tailored to the abilities and aptitudes of senior citizens that can create socially useful values, and which can have the effects of promoting health and social engagement, and boosting income;

2. The term "senior citizens' social activities" means volunteer activities conducted by senior citizens to improve their sense of self-worth and achievement and to promote the public interests in their local community;

3. The term "senior citizens' employment and social activities" means employment for, and social activities of, senior citizens;

4. The term "support for senior citizens' employment and social activities" means efforts to promote the income, health, and welfare of senior citizens by providing them with opportunities for employment and social activities;

5. The term "those eligible for support for senior citizens' employment and social activities" (hereinafter referred to as "senior citizens") means a person who meets the age and other requirements prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 3(Responsibilities of the State and local governments) #

The State and local governments shall formulate necessary policy measures, such as developing and expanding opportunities for senior citizens to work and engage in social activities and creating a social environment that enables senior citizens to utilize their expertise and experience, so that they can lead a healthy and active lives in their later years.

Article 4(Relationship to other statutes)