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Gov’t to Consider Lowering Denture Costs for Elderly from 2018: Ministry

Gov’t to Consider Lowering Denture Costs for Elderly from 2018: Ministry

SEOUL, Jun. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The government said Monday it will consider lowering the financial burden of senior citizens getting dentures and dental implants starting next year to meet President Moon Jae-in’s campaign pledge. Those aged over 65 are currently required to pay half of the costs for dentures and dental implants. The 50 [...]

Seoul Offers Estate-Planning Assistance to Low-Income Senior Citizens

Seoul Offers Estate-Planning Assistance to Low-Income Senior Citizens

SEOUL, July 27 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Welfare Foundation (SWF) has stepped forward to assist low-income seniors living alone with writing their wills, to help them make better arrangements before their passing.  Since writing a will is a legal procedure, and must follow a specific set of guidelines, public officials are often faced with [...]