Welfare of Senior Citizens Act
Ministry of Health and Welfare
Country Resources
Older Persons General Health Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans, Service Standards
Republic of Korea
15 January 2019
Legislation/regulation
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The purpose of this Act is to contribute to promoting the health and welfare of senior citizens by preventing or early detecting diseases affecting senior citizens, maintaining mental and physical health through proper treatment and recuperation taking into account their specific conditions, and devising appropriate measures to ensure stable lives of senior citizens.Content
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