Gwangju, South Korea - September 11, 2025 – The National Health and Medical Industry Labor Union‘s Gwangju jeonnam Regional Headquarters is hosting a city-wide festival today, September 11th, focused on the critical issues facing nursing care and mental health facilities. The event,centered around Gwangju City,will spotlight challenges and potential solutions within these sectors.
The festival aims to raise awareness and foster dialog regarding working conditions and patient care standards in nursing hospitals and mental health institutions. Organizers say the event is particularly timely given increasing demands on healthcare workers and a growing need for specialized mental health services across the region.The union represents workers at facilities including Nursing Hospital 1 and local mental hospitals, and the festival will also feature participation from Light High School, indicating a focus on future healthcare professionals.
The Gwangju Jeonnam Regional Headquarters intends to use the festival as a platform to advocate for improved resources and support for healthcare staff, ultimately benefiting both workers and the patients they serve.Further details regarding specific events and speakers are expected to be released throughout the day.
