Gangseo-gu District Mayor Jin Kyo-hoon Visits Hair Care Volunteers, Chats With Elderly Residents

Gangseo-gu District Mayor Jin Kyo-hoon visited a volunteer hair care session at Cheonsa Senior Nursing Home in Hwagok-dong on Monday, encouraging volunteers and checking in on elderly residents.

Jin toured the lounge and residential rooms where the sessions were taking place, observing how the work was carried out and keeping residents company in conversation while they received their haircuts.

"You look so much better with your hair done — you look at least 10 years younger," Jin told one resident. The resident responded by reaching out to shake his hand, saying, "I'm so happy. Thank you for coming."

The volunteer group, made up of about 20 members of the Korea Hairdressers Association's Gangseo-gu chapter, holds hair care sessions on the second Monday of every month. In addition to haircuts, the volunteers chat with residents and check on their well-being. For elderly residents with limited mobility, hairdressers go directly to their rooms to provide the service.

The group has been volunteering at the nursing home for more than 20 years. Before that, they carried out similar activities at facilities for people with disabilities and other welfare centers.

"I am deeply grateful to the volunteers who give their time every month for the elderly, despite their busy schedules," Jin said.