”No people over 60” ”No Senior Zone” signs spreading at sports gyms and cafes... What is the Human Rights Commission's decision? = South Korea

Amid the recent controversy over the introduction of "No Senior Zones" at gyms, cafes and other establishments that prohibit seniors from entering, a sports facility has refused to register people aged 65 and over as members.
The National Human Rights Commission of Japan has ruled that this is discriminatory. Attention is focused on whether this will lead to a decrease in "no senior zones."
According to the Human Rights Commission on the 28th, a sports complex in Seoul had 68,000 members in January of this year.
When Mr. A, 65, applied for membership, he was rejected because he was over 65. As a result, Mr. A filed a petition with the Human Rights Commission.
The sports facility said, "We will assign safety personnel to the pool and gym.
"However, there are frequent accidents involving elderly members slipping or colliding with each other, and it is difficult to respond immediately when an accident occurs, so we have decided to limit the age for membership registration."
However, the Human Rights Commission stated, "The incidence of safety accidents in sports facilities does not necessarily correspond to age, and it is unreasonable to uniformly exclude anyone over 65 years of age."
A Human Rights Commission official said, "Such a blanket restriction on use would be a threat to ordinary citizens, as elderly people are vulnerable to illnesses and lack physical strength, and may harm others through carelessness or health problems.
"This has the potential to spread negative perceptions that elderly people may be unwell," he said, adding, "There is a concern that this could ultimately lead to the justification for the blanket exclusion of elderly people from commercial facilities and other places."
The Human Rights Commission recommended that the sports facility take measures to prevent recurrence.
" and "No Senior Zones," there is ongoing controversy surrounding facilities that restrict the use of certain groups. Recently, a sports gym in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, was found to be in the same space as the elderly.
When complaints were raised that it was inconvenient to exercise, a notice was posted stating, "Please refrain from greeting, talking, giving gifts, making requests or praising young people," sparking controversy.
A sports gym in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, which refuses to accept members, told the media, "Eight out of 10 cases where members were injured while exercising and had insurance processed were elderly."
Last year, a photo of a "No Senior Zone" sign posted at the entrance to a cafe (restricting entry to those over 60) drew attention on social media.
The company explained that they decided to introduce the "No Senior Zone" after some older customers made sexually harassing remarks to younger customers.
The store was criticized after it was reported that the owner had handed out a note to elderly customers who had been waiting in the store asking them to leave, saying that "young customers are not coming."