On the 23rd, Jeonbuk Province successfully held the 45th Disabled Persons' Day event at the Hwasan Sports Center in Jeonju under the slogan 'Looking for Happiness, Capturing Daily Life, Connecting Hope'. The event was organized by the organization Lael (led by Kim Ki-jong) and was attended by around 1,300 people, including officials from related organizations, Governor Kim Gwan-young of Jeonbuk Province, disabled individuals, and their families.

During the commemorative ceremony, a reading of the Declaration of Disabled Persons' Rights took place, and commendations were given to 52 individuals who contributed to welfare enhancement. The sign language performance by the provincial disability welfare policy team and all employees was deeply moving. Pre-event performances and a talent show by participants also received great applause from the audience.

Various exhibition and experience booths were set up at the event venue, including experiences for improving awareness of disabilities, exhibition and inspection of assistive devices, product sales, and support programs for families of developmentally disabled individuals and disabled children.

Jeonbuk Province has around 128,000 registered disabled individuals, accounting for 7.4% of the total population, highlighting the increasing importance of disability welfare. Therefore, the province has allocated a budget of 334.9 billion won for disability welfare this year, an increase of 19.2 billion won compared to the previous year, to focus on 114 welfare projects. Key projects include support for disabled employment, integrated care for severely disabled individuals, and improving the conditions of caregivers for disabled children.

Kim Ki-jong emphasized in his speech during the event, "Efforts are needed to recognize the talents and potential of disabled individuals and create a society where we grow together." Governor Kim Gwan-young stated, "The province will take the lead in realizing a community where everyone can come together without discrimination."