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13.9 24.7 10.2 9,163 89,189 22,070 641,597 Year 201 Year

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9 9.6 13.5 23.1 7,953 82,411 19,063 jeong, 2014). jeong, (Units: person(s), %) 607,346

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9.4 12.2 19.7 aged aged 85 or over increased from 3,849 6,549 69,641 13,700

571,255 Year 2010 Year

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Jeju has also been the region with the 11.4 19.9

6,275 oldest oldest old 64,191 11,617 560,618 Year 200 Year 9.7 lived elderly aged 85 or over stands at a higher level level higher a at stands over or 85 aged elderly lived

the era of a 600,000+ population (Jeju Special Self Special (Jeju population 600,000+ a of era the - 5

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8.1 10.0 18.7 ). 4,538 persons in 201 persons 55,795 10,437 557,569

6 6 facing 6 facing Year 200 Year > on the change in the elderly population of Jeju , the eristics of the Jeju Elderly Elderly Jeju the of eristics > Change in the Elderly Population of Jeju of Population Elderly the in Change > 1 - 1 - 1 Friendly Baseline Assessment Friendly 1 9,163 -

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641,597 C/B (%) C/B B/A (%) B/A D/B (%) D/B The Age

aged 65 or over (B) over or 65 aged (C) over or 80 aged Population of those of Population those of Population those of Population aged 85 or over (D) over or 85 aged Total Population (A) Population Total In In particular, the population of the to in 2000 persons long the of ratio population The than any other cities and provinces. 65 aged those among over or 85 aged persons the of ratio (the ratio ‘longevity highest Seung (Ko 40 years past the over in over)’ or cities cities and provinces or overseas regions to Jeju in pursuit of farming or other types marriage. and purposes cultural for migration as well as lifestyle, rural of As shown 13. surpassing continuously, increased people elderly local the of ratio 201 December in population The The total population of Jeju Province has risen on a continuous basis since 2000, reaching 201 Province, Governing Korean other from migration of result the be to deemed is growth population said The

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01 Demographic Charact Demographic

1. Change in the Elderly Population of Jeju Island Elderly Populationthe Jeju in of Change 1. .

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86 12 8 4 0 , 1 0 1 in 20 2016 10.2

641,597 lived elderly aged aged elderly lived 4 -

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9.6 2014 is considered the result of the of the result is considered

607,346 0 in 201 in

174 9.1 2012 by 88.8% as of 2013. of as 88.8% by to 592,449

08 e population of the long the of population e Lived Elderly Aged 85 or Over on Jeju Island Jeju on Over or 85 Aged Elderly Lived - Aged 100 or Over Aged 100 or

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aged 100 or over has been on the rise in general general in rise the on been has over or 100 aged

64 f Jeju Island were tallied at

9.4 Old old 2010 - - 571,255

friendly friendly environment on the 1 - . 16 oldest Oldest ly ly population including in 20 in 9.7

2008 560,618 231 ,

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1 he rising trend is expected to continue further on. further continue to expected is trend rising he

old T nge in the Population of the Long the of Population the in nge - 8.1 of those aged 100 or over from from over orthose 100 of aged lived elderly aged 85 or overrose or 85 aged elderly lived . > shows the recent change in th in change recent the shows > 2005 - in 20 in 1 557,569 0 lived elderly aged 100 or over. or 100 aged elderly lived - shows shows a more rapid aging of its population than other Korean cities and - 1

01 ldest 1>Cha 2 - O , 1 increase increase

2 1 The needs needs of the entire elder long the 20 local the of population The 200 since As Jeju regions, the creation of an age island as well as policy creation citizens for should its reflect elderly the characteristics and of the long the of

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2. Population Status of the the of Population2. Status The sharp The

1 100 and over actual residentsor aged the 100 aged residents on the statistics between theregistered demographic difference or over.

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Governing Province - 26 231 205 2016 Term Preparatory - 21 Governing Governing Province 201 180 Governing Governing Province for 2014 - - Governing Province, Annual ‘Internal - s senior welfare policy trends. policy welfare senior s 21 ’ 186 165 2012

Governing Province, 2011)’ and the the and 2011)’ Province, Governing

Governing Province and Governing Province its ‘Municipal - - 20 174 154 2010 Special Self

Governing Province Related Governing Lived Elderly Aged 100 or Over or 100 Aged Elderly Lived Governing Governing Province on Protection and - - - Society: 3rd Mid 2 64 62 2020 2008 - Term Preparatory Plan for the Low Birth Rate Rate Birth Low the for Plan Preparatory Term - 2 43 41 2006 6 55 49 2015 (Jeju Special Self Special (Jeju 2015 Governing Province for the aged society are Midbased on‘The society Provincethe for aged Governing 2004 - -

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3 49 52 2002

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2000 Database’, Welfare Division Seniors for and Disabled People, Jeju Special Self > Change in the Population of the Long the of Population the in Change > al al Ordinance of Jeju Special Self 2 0 - 50 Term Preparatory Plan for Aged 1 250 200 150 100 - female male Total esentative esentative preparatory initiatives of Jeju Special Self

ion and Support for Elderly Residents Aged 100 Over’.Aged and Residents ionSupport Elderly and for Mid Plan forPlan Aged the Society for 2016 Major Major Preparatory Initiatives of Jeju Special Self Society Aged for the Governing Governing Province for the aged society and the status of the policies related to the Jeju on analysis an for conducted society, the of aging Repr ‘Mid 2nd the include society aging the 2011 for Society Aged and ‘Municip Over’. and 100 Aged Residents Elderly for Support Below Below is the review of the major preparatory initiatives of Jeju Special Self

• • 1) Source: Annual ‘Statistical on report the registeredpopulation’, Jeju to the Aging of the the of Society Aging to the 3. Analysis on Policies of Jeju ofon Policies Special Self Analysis 3. Major preparatory initiatives of Jeju initiatives of Special Self preparatory Major

2 Jeju of Special Self Society’ Aged Birth and Plan Rate Low Preparatory the for ProtectOrdinance on

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ts of all ages find comfortable agesfind all ts of various curricula and education

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income income elders, while respondin -

friendly community for the benefit of local seniors friendly educationa

- - friendly community that residen that community friendly -

ngentering an era of ‘homo hundred’) style ‘small weddings’ to reform an unappealing Korean unappealing an toreform weddings’ ‘small style -

Jeju Island into an age n era of homo hundred homo of n era es, offer aes, variety of educational courses on increasing local public awareness, Promote Jeju Promote costs as high wedding as well and vanity formalities empty seeking Run the Family Growth Academy program for and husbands as fathers men of role enhanced local households to help establish an for assessment impact gender a conducting by policies equality gender practical up Build cycle life by segmentation demographic on people Jeju and educating employees public Strengthen the social safety nets for a safe and healthy senior life by offering an expanded expanded an offering by life senior healthy and safe a for nets safety social the Strengthen for service control the and fire safety of elderly, relief service, the care emergency elderly and hearing aids and dentures for Dementia for Center Metropolitan Jeju the through dementia low an for opportunities education lifelong and options welfare leisure of range broad a Offer active senior life by further distributing and diffusing leisure and cultural programs for a Develop Develop a master plan on joining the WHO Global Network for Age Communities and open age an for infrastructures the Aged Society Research Center as a way to create Offer more opportunities for female teachers to be promoted to administrative positions for a more gender Overcome the low birth rate crisis runningby a solution network for low birth rat and up ramp the promotional campaign efforts regardWith to the educational initiatives for a low birth rate and aged society, toaim strengthen education for children through programs as well as parents and teachers through educational programs, workshops, and conferences

Turn Turn ensuringby a healthy senior life through the guaranteed income and a chance for social participation and by establishingresponsive infrastructures to change the of times (includi Build a warm community where senior members can enjoy their lives

------Initiativesstrengthening for infrastructures preparatory for a low birth aged and rate society

Vision: Establishingwelfare a community for all on Island Jeju CreatingGoal: a community laughter children’s where elderly and hope coexist Initiativesthe aged for society

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hat keep uphat keep with change lders’. old e old - year - Friendly Cities and Communities to house personnel management reviews - - p themp lead a healthy and comfortable increase in the elderly population, as baby boomers are

Governing enacted Province toan ordinance protect and condition that residents find comfortable and sustainable into

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Governing Province under the Resident Registration Act are defined as ‘long as defined are Act Registration Resident the under Province Governing -

nce No. 789). No. nce The The ordinance is officially named ‘Municipal Ordinance of Jeju Special Self Province on Provision of Longevity Allowances and Protection and Support for Elderly Residents Aged 100 and Over (Municipal Provi Ordinance of Jeju Special Self Jeju in registered addresses their with over or 80 aged those that stipulates ordinance The Self Special as100 ‘100+ or over and those aged elders’, lived Run a varietyRun of preventive and promotional education programs to empower citizenssenior establish a living old age Secure leisure and cultural infrastructures for the elderly including adding more functions to welfare centers for elderly the and halls for citizens senior in preparation for a rapid movinginto retirement and expectancy life is increasingly extended Support the elderly citizens leading in a lifehealthy by promotingcontent innovation to offer them leisure and cultural programs t timeby Lighten the financial burden of public employees with two or more children and give them preferential treatment on in the Join WHO Global Network for Age

- - support the support the elderly residents 100 and aged over, themgive ‘longevity allowances’ the for stability their of lives, specialized offerand them services welfare wayas a to hel life. extended Jeju Special Self

⑧ ⑥ ⑦ ④ ⑤ Aged 100and Over B. MunicipalB. Ordinanceon Protection and Support for Elderly Residents

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than national average national than A or Class or A - housekeeping

not necessary for caregiving service caregiving not necessary for

Governing Province defined by the ordinance ordinance the by defined Province Governing -

are Governing Governing Province should develop and discover a - Governing Governing Province should provide a comprehensive Governing Province may commemorate the may commemorate Province Governing - -

Governing Province Concerning Welfare GoverningConcerning Welfare Province -

Service, Daycare Service, Light Daycare Service, Service,

housekeeping coaching, service networking service coaching, housekeeping

month) , elfare elfare policies and programs for the local elderly including offering them the elderly people aged 100 and over under the Welfare of Older Persons Act. Act. Persons ofOlder Welfare the under over and 100 aged people elderly the

Visiting

: : Lone elderly life management service (through caretakers : : After getting free tests using screening instruments at regional health centers, centers, health regional at instruments screening using tests free getting After :

: All elderly persons elderly All : : Those aged 65 and over who who over and 65 aged Those : : Those aged 65 and over that are ranked as Class as ranked are that over and 65 aged Those : Insurance Insurance for Elderly Persons (with the income that equates to 1 phone calls phone range range of w life. extended healthy a for them support and protect to order in allowances longevity The Governor of Jeju Special Self to service their at services welfare the for expenses the cover should citizens elderly the Currently, expenses. own of Jeju Self The Special Governor souvenir symbolic or commemorative a them offer and old 100years turned who elderly anniversaries. monumental their publicize to The The Governor of Jeju Special Self monthly transportation and telecommunication costs costs and telecommunication transportation monthly

Established the only team leader in the nation in the leader team only the Established KRW 200,000 per per 200,000 KRW

Currently, the elderly residents aged 80 or over receive a monthly longevity allowance of of allowance longevity a monthly receive or over 80 aged residents elderly the Currently, 25,000. KRW The roles of the Governor of Jeju Special Self Special Jeju of Governor the of roles The asare follows: ( Higher Higher

Eligibility detail in Aid seniors receives financial support (for a certain proportion on of check diagnostic precise more a getting when services) his medical for cover should or her copayment they Term Term Care income) household monthly average Aid in detail Eligibility Aid in detail through Eligibility

- - Early Diagnosis Early Dementiaof - - - ElderlyBasic Care Service - - ※ ※ Comprehensive Elderly Care Service -

B. PreventiveB. Health Care A. Elderly CareService for the Elderly the for 4. Policies of Jeju of SpecialSelf Policies 4.

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member member - 1 or Class or 1 -

term Care per month per -

covered covered services) of -

couple couple households (KRW - ~ 220,000 and Longand

or lower

KRW 200,000 200,000 KRW ,000 ,000 or lower, or who live with their spouses

904,000 ) and elderly married Province Province with fewer than 50 ordinary employees

1,190 erm Care Insurance for Elderly Persons T -

206,050

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and residents.), or those others that are in the next lowest income income next lowest in the are that others or those residents.), and –

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income elderly citizens that are housed in facilities for Class for facilities in housed are that citizens elderly income - Term Term Care Insurance for Elderly Persons (The eligibility is extended to Support of National Health Insurance Premium Insurance National Health of Support -

employed employed elderly, disabled, and households in the next lowest income - : : Graded provision of basic elderly pension for elderly single 329,680 3 hours a day, three days a week, days a week, three a day, hours 3 Full appointed hospitals. appointed - : : 50% of the copayment (excluding the expenses for non : : Monthly pharmaceutical expenses and consultation fees for the treatment of : : : Offer a monthly stipend worth KRW 200,000 for labor (three hours each day day each hours (three labor for 200,000 KRW worth stipend monthly a Offer : : : Businesses registered in Jeju Province in Jeju registered are who over and 65 aged Those : : : Self : Any low Any : : : Those aged 65 and over who are the only members of their respective families : All elderly persons elderly All : KRW KRW

3 when it comes toisl it comes when 3 Term Care Insurance premium Care Insurance Term - - through Pensions and Insurances Eligibility 65 or over aged workers including elderly Aid in detail Eligibility detail in Aid week) per days up tothree for Eligibility premium monthly the with Act Insurance Health National the under insured are that bracket 10,000 KRW or less of Aid in detail Aid in detail households (KRW 20,000 40,000 Eligibility 2 recipients of Long Class bracket Aid in detail Long Aid in detail 30,000 KRW worth dementia Eligibility and have an income recognized as KRW income their and have at government Eligibility

- - CreationJob for Program Elderlythe - - Financing National the Insurance Health Premium Insurance Premium - - forSubsidy Elderly Employment Promotion - Financing the Copayment of Long - - - ElderlyBasic Pension - Medical AidMedical for Elderly Persons withDementia -

D. EmploymentD. Support for the Elderly C. C. Support

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income elderly person elderly income IncomeElderly -

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Income Homebound Elderly Persons t receive the basic the expenses living receive t - Income Elderly

- ,500 per person each each person ,500 per 4

Income Elderly - ~ 500,000 ~ Income Elderly - per person per

home elderly persons elderly home - 00,000 person per 9 at Items for the Items for Elderly

- 150,000 per person each month month each person 150,000 per

hospitalized

income income elderly persons aged 65 and over that are housed in care -

low member households and receive the basic living expenses living basic the and households receive member income elderly persons elderly income stay income income elderly persons elderly income

- - - - : : Finance the paid nursing care services worth up to KRW : Provide KRW 1, KRW Provide : : Provide up to KRW 340,000 per low 340,000 per up toKRW Provide : worth meals KRW Deliver : : Provide KRW Provide : 25,000 KRW Provide : 250,000 KRW Provide : : Provide KRW 6,000 per person each month (i.e. KRW 72,000 each year) each 72,000 KRW (i.e. month each person per 6,000 KRW Provide : year) 60,000 each KRW (i.e. month each person per 5,000 KRW Provide : Elderly people aged 80 aged and over people Elderly : : Any persons housed in nursing homes (Aid is offered to the appointed in nursing homes housed persons Elderly : : Low : Low : : Any : Low : : Any elderly aged 65 and over tha and over 65 aged elderly Any : and those Any that the : recipients elderly living of basic ar expenses : Any elderly aged 65 and over that receive the basic the expenses living receive that and over 65 aged elderly Any :

facilities as single facilities Aid in detail are who elderly eligible Eligibility concern.) of nursing home the of physiotherapist Aid in detail Eligibility Eligibility Aid in detail Eligibility Aid in detail Eligibility Aid in detail Eligibility Aid in detail Eligibility Aid in detail Aid in detail Eligibility Aid in detail Eligibility bracket income lowest Eligibility

- Finance Physiotherapy Elderly Services - - Finance Personal Hygiene - - - Offer Meal Delivery Services for the Low - - Finance Nursing Elderly Care - - BenefitLongevity - - Finance Dentures the for Low the - - Finance Hearing the Aidsthe for Low - Finance Haircuts the theof Low - - Finance Medical the Expenses Low the of - Finance Bathing the Assistance the of Low -

E. Welfare

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fare Center fare sidewalks

Island and Relevant Policy RelevantPolicy StatusIsland and

lls Senior Citizensfor

gh a test preliminary for elderly of residents

: : Finance the operational expenses, including heating and cooling costs, cable : Finance the hygiene materials for 30% of the accommodation capacity of materials the 30% of capacity accommodation the for the Finance : hygiene

: Halls for senior citizens senior for Halls :

od parks). tionnaire was developed for the elderly. (Font 13 in the HWP file format) file HWP the 13 in (Font elderly. the for developed was tionnaire Eligibility Aid in detail snacks and subscriptionTV fees, Aid detail in year) each 36,000,000 KRW to up (for nursing homes respective

I need not cross hurriedly I need the roads because trafficthe signals my in neighborhood My neighborhood My is established facilities with for walks light (e.g. and exercises neighborho to I can travel different destinations by easily intercity buses.or intracity bus a stopI have near I can accessmy house that easily. bus stop comfortableThe I use is it has because seats and (or an awning a roof). My neighborhood My safe is that in its roads and sidewalks clearly are distinguished. neighborhood My has even streets that make walking them on or using convenient. neighborhood My wellis with equipped crosswalks. longgreen enough.stay it comfortableI find to enter public buildingsany Village (e.g. Hall, Wel Elderly,for the Hall Senior Citizens, for etc.) myin village they because have (e.g. facilities convenience ramps, elevators, etc.) at the entrance. - - - Finance Management the Ha of

questions A to H as below. H as A to questions The select went questions throu eup in . Based on the preliminary test, the content and the number of the adjusted. were questions that considering enlarged, was size font the test, preliminary the during suggested As ques the The The analyses on WHO’s ‘Global Education Cities: A Guide’ and preceding domestic studies, as well as the discussions among researchers, led to the selection of the B. TransportationB. A. Outdoor Spaces & Buildings

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. Characteristics of theof Elderly Jeju of Characteristics .

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nd mynd spare time.

rly, the for the School ip over. ip systems.

family (e.g. events funerals, weddings, etc.)

’ members, members, or relatives that I can heart have a

. drivers start and vehicles stop passengersslowly the for the of whosafety get he he meetings Citizens the of Senior Association, the activities alumniof my (or

and in in and t social clubthe of those of the my age), and grave weeding service (Beolcho) and ancestral rites (Jesa) of my and close distant relatives (Munjung). friends, familyI have conversation with I have a a I have Hall for SeniorWelfare Citizens, the Center for Elderly, the the for School the Elderly, for facilities or other walks and exercises where I can spe I use Hall forthe Senior Welfare Citizens, the Elderly, Center for Schoolthe the for the Elderly, for facilities or other walks and forexercises four times or per week.more Hall Citizens,The for Senior for Center Welfare the Eldethe Elderly, for facilities or other walks and exercises enjoyableare and helpful I because can participate manyin lessons games and there. participate I actively myin neighbors I find it I find prepare uncomfortable washmeals to and dishes my because in kitchen the cupboard the sink and need to adjusting height. my house My well with cooling is equipped the and heating I can cooling use the and heating systems of my house without financialany burden. neighborhood My safe because patrolsis and check police it frequently.officers convenienceI have facilities pharmacies,(including hospitals, ce clinics, health and shops, stores)grocery within walking distance from my house. When driving on When I my own, the can find directions to my destinati clear traffic signalsbig, that easy to are spot. with I drive ease because the roads myin wide. neighborhood are taxi fare The is affordable and burdensome. not house My safe because is it has threshold no I that might tr beI try to careful wet the of bathroom.floor of my The bus The and of in bus.out the taxi The drivers take great care safetyof when passengers get and in of taxi. out the

D. SocialD. Participation C. Housing C.

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s including get hurtget or fall n, or dong) wellas eon, or dong) wellas

generally and polite

village without from difficulty

age understand (and ,me my in

assistance.

I participate I participate actively the in neighborhood meetings and share my ideas. administration administration information (e.g. address names, elderly initiatives,support etc.). institutes Public including the Community Centers (for eup, myeo provincial the as city and offices writtendistribute notices issue and documents big in that I can readletters easily. toI live the close agencies I can for ask that assistance or when relief I institutes,illmedical (e.g. 119 emergency service, etc.). I can hear importantI can news hear and information about my head village,the of the my Senior Citizens Association, Village or the Council. peopleI have easily who help newsme the understand and information that can be useful for my everyday life. Young of my men grandchildren’s particular) well, and havethey communication no issues. accustomed I am to using my telephone or phone,mobile can use and them easily if necessary. institutes Public including the Community Centers (for eup, my provincial the as city and offices correct timelymake a and notice changes the on in I am volunteeringinterested in any (without stipend) for those people other and need institutes that my jobsI can find easily whenever I want to work to make money. neighborhood (orMy village) many opportunities have for public labor for paidand works.volunteer My villagersMy respect elderly the and toare polite them. village My holds one or (e.g. sportsmore events events, treats formeal elderly, the every yearetc.) where I can an enjoyable withhave time villager other and children youth. Employees public Employees of institutes (including provincialthe andoffices, city community center) and center, health and those of medical institutes are to the kind elderly.

H. Community Support Health & Service G. CommunicationG. Information& F. CivicF. Participation & Employment E. Respect & Social Inclusion

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difficulties (Jeju Special vince should take take should vince one one interview were - to - Friendliness of Jeju Island friendliness friendliness of Jeju Special Self - -

ity and 26,973 in Ciy 26,973and Ciy Seogwipo in ity

C onding onding to the one Governing Province shows that the total elderly population thatelderly Provincetotal shows theGoverning -

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friendly community as has yet well to the as the Province community challenges friendly -

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My neighborhood(or My village) welfarefor services offer the elderly such as grocery light shopping, housekeeping, or having conversations the with elderly. The Health (or Center The its regional office) in village checkupsmy offer regular and services.vaccination an elderly careI have service at available low (or no) cost when I have my mobility needwith or other assistance.

, 2013, was 79,455 persons, including 52,482 in Jeju 79,455 in 52,482 persons, including , 2013, was st The The were respondents sampled using quota sampling to reflect the ratio population of the elderly aged 65 and over in each of the 43 eup, myeon, and dong regions of randomly. selected were respondents the regions, sample the Within Province. Jeju The survey was conducted for the elderly aged 65 and over who currently inhabit Jeju. inhabit currently who over and 65 aged elderly the for conducted was survey The However, those that are incapable of resp sample. the from excluded The sample was designed myeon, eup, the of population elderly to total the to persons) 500 factor at (tallied respondents in the regional proportion of Pr Jeju of dong regions the and sample The The survey aims at apprehending the sectoral age data. empirical collecting by Province Governing It was also conducted based on the subjective awareness of the elderly aged 65 and over who currently reside in Jeju in order to develop policy initiatives with a focus users. end the on Pro Jeju that direction the on advice offers inspection empirical The buildto an age resolve.

• • • • • • • 2) Sample Design 2) Sample 1) Purposes of Survey 1) Purposes Governing Province, 2013) Governing - 1. Overview 1. . Results and Interpretation of the Survey on the Age The statistics on the registered population of Jeju Specialof Self population on thestatistics registered The

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, after the verification process. verification the after , participation participation and employment,

(i.e. (i.e. gender, age, academic ability, marital status,

administered administered questionnaire. The survey was conducted -

one interviews. one -

to -

estions estions given in the self he answers were collected from the final 500 elderly respondents of the interview variables that predict happiness. predict that variables When it comes to region, the 500 respondents inhabiting Jeju City consist and 37.2% (185 persons) in Seogwipo City. In of terms of gender, 62.8% (312 persons) female. were persons) (289 58.1% while male, were persons) (208 41.9% The The variables presented sociodemographic characteristics in the average questions monthly for income, home the ownership, friendliness etc.), (i.e. analysis outdoor evaluation spaces include factors and for buildings, participation, the transportation, age respect housing, & social social inclusion, communication and information, and civic community support and health service), and The The data was collected by experienced interviewers, using qu structured interview one through The collected data went through computer processing, using sciences social the the for package statistical a Program, SPSS WIN 22 The data was analyzed mainly by the methods of analysis. tabulation frequency analysis and cross T missing the excluding analysis, data for used were persons 497 from data The survey, values.

• • • • • • 4) Analysis Variables 4) Analysis 3) Data Analysis Data 3) Sociodemographic Characteristics 2.

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persons). 25.2% (124 persons) had the academic ability ability academic the had persons) (124 25.2% persons). the respondents were aged between 65 69, were ratio between and while the aged the respondents

academic ability, 24.3% (120 persons) of the respondents received received respondents the of persons) (120 24.3% ability, academic

no formal education, while 28.6% (141 persons) went halfway through or graduated through or graduated no while halfway went education, (141 persons) 28.6% formal from elementary school. Those who received a partial or complete middle school (108 21.9% up took education higher. or incomplete) or complete (whether education school high of When it comes to comes it When of of those aged between 70 and 74 was 26.4% (132 persons). Those aged between 75 and 79 up took and aged 20.9% (104 persons), the others 80 or stood over at 23.5% persons). (117 29% (144 persons) of 29% (144 persons)

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W 2,000,000 or or 2,000,000 W KRW KRW 510,000 or over

divorced/separated, and 0.4% (2 persons) 0.4% and divorced/separated,

month was 12.8% (63 persons), while 12.3% (61 persons) earned KR earned persons) (61 12.3% while persons), (63 12.8% was month more. Those in the income bracket of KRW or 1,000,000 over and KRW 1,500,000 persons). (52 10.5% of ratio smallest the up less took or The respondents with the average monthly income of KRW 500,000 or lower showed showed lower or 500,000 KRW of income monthly average the with respondents The the highest ratio of 40.3% (199 persons). Those with that of and less than KRW 1,000,000 were tallied at 24.1% (119 ratio. highest second persons), showing the The ratio of those earning between KRW 1,510,000 and KRW 2,000,000 every 62.4% 62.4% (307 persons) of the respondents were married (living with spouse), 35.8% (6 persons) 1.2% (176 bereaved, persons) category. ‘other’ the into classified was (1 person) 0.2% married. never

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friendliness, a friendliness, bit higher - ‘Social ‘Social Participation (3.68

Respect Respect and Social Inclusion’ ‘

unity unity Support and Health Service’ gained 3 points ge) = Sum of Sectoral Total Scores/Number of Total Questions Total of Scores/Number Total Sectoral Sum= of ge) Friendliness (Average) = Sectoral Total Score/Number of Sectoral Questions Sectoral of Score/Number Total Sectoral = (Average) Friendliness - Friendliness -

Civic Participation & Employment’ received the lowest score of 2.44 2.44 of score lowest the received Employment’ & Participation Civic ‘ Friendliness (Avera Friendliness - Island Island earned the total score of 3.21 points for its age

Combining Combining the sectoral points, the category exhibited the of highest score of 3.74 points, followed by points)’, ‘Outdoor Spaces and Buildings (3.58 points)’, and ‘Communication and in order. points)’ (3.33 Information of category The points. ‘Housing’ and ‘Comm 3 points. of average total the than below respectively, Jeju 3 points. of level ordinary the than Note:Sectoral Total Score for Age for Score Total Note:Sectoral Age for Score Total points 1~5 Range: Score

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Friendliness by Respondent and Category - > > ScoresAverage for Age 2 - 1

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making - cial cial Affairs, and ‘A friendly friendly community and pation and Employment’, pation and Employment’, - friendliness of Jeju of friendliness - Friendliness Friendliness of Jeju Island’ -

participation the of elderly

Friendliness of Jeju Island Jeju of Friendliness

- Friendliness of Jeju Island and Pinpointing and Jeju ofCore of Island Friendliness -

Social Participation and Employment and Participation Social

Guaranteeing universal services welfare forthe livesdaily the of elderly - Insufficient educational leisure and programs tailored to special the theneeds of elderly withDifficulties securing for budget the social Limited opportunities for elderlythe to participate in decision Few opportunities to utilize knowledge the functions and the of elderly Insufficient jobs Limited varieties employmentof the for elderly Guaranteeing the universal settlement the of elderly through an extended anddistribution renovation potential of houses Guaranteeing free transportation the of elderly

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2025): Expansion of the Aged Society Aged the of Expansion 2025): - inclusive participation of the Jeju people. the of participation inclusive - or the all the or The The Office of Education should participate in the initiative as a support institute to necessary for measures support prepare issues. elderly the Phase 1 is focused on the promotion system led by administrative institutes. Phase 2 Phase institutes. administrative by led system promotion the on focused is 1 Phase create should to and based on be the a foundation consensus social sympathy social f The The strategic objective of Phase 2 of the Jeju Age private on based system governance the stabilize is to

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