Busan Port Authority Provides 'Masks' to Workers in Busan Port Related Industries

Busan Port International Passenger Terminal, Harbor Workers' Union, and Security Corporation Workers Receive Additional Payments

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Yoseop] Busan Port Authority (BPA) announced on the 6th that it has additionally distributed protective masks to workers in industries related to Busan Port, following the distribution to employees at Busan Port International Passenger Terminal, the stevedores' union, and security company workers.

On this day, the Port Authority secured and provided free of charge 2,550 protective masks to seven organizations, including the Korea Ship Supplies Industry Association and the Inspection and Verification Busan Branch, through the Busan Port Industry Federation.

Since the 23rd of last month, Busan Port Authority has strengthened quarantine measures such as disinfecting and sterilizing facilities within the Busan Port International Passenger Terminal to block the inflow of the novel coronavirus into Busan Port, and provided protective masks to 1,800 terminal and passenger ship workers.

Nam Ki-chan, President of Busan Port Authority, stated, “We will ensure that there is no disruption whatsoever in the operation of Busan Port due to this situation.”

Precautionary measures for preventing novel coronavirus infection. (Photo by Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency)

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