Donghee Han

Director
, Research Institute of Science for the Better Living of the Elderly
Profile / Bio: 

Dr. Han is one of the leading gerontologists in Korea and Director of the Research Institute of Science for the Better Living of the Elderly (RISBLE) where she has developed many programs for older people over the past 18 years. She is also the Head of Commission of Elderly Policy in Busan Metropolitan City Government. Her work has been officially recognized both at local and governmental levels. Her latest award was the Mayor’s Prize for her many initiatives to improve the lives of seniors in Busan, Korea’s second largest urban hub. She is a tireless advocate for active aging, and for digital literacy for seniors to live better. Frequently, she appears on TV promoting age friendly cities. Her research covers a wide spectrum of age-related issues from elder abuse to anti-ageing.

Materials

Title Date Learning Materials Topic
Active Aging Society in Republic of Korea 23 November 2021 Slides Social Development and Protection