The Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), a public agency under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, was designated in January 2008 pursuant to Article 10 of the Act on the Promotion of the Senior-Friendly Industry as the nation’s official Senior-Friendly Industry Support Center.
As the designated center, KHIDI undertakes a comprehensive mandate to foster the senior-friendly industry, encompassing:
- Policy planning for industry development
- Production and dissemination of industry information and statistics
- Operation of the designation system for excellent senior-friendly products
- Cultivation of innovative enterprises within the sector
- Activation of domestic and international markets
Through these initiatives, KHIDI is committed to driving continuous innovation in senior-friendly products and services, enhancing corporate competitiveness, and positioning the Republic of Korea as a global leader in addressing the challenges and opportunities of a super-aged society.