COVID-19 Fear Spreads... Gongyeong Shopping Establishes New Coronavirus Response TF

[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] Gongyoung Shopping has established an in-house task force (TF) to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia).

Gongyoung Shopping announced on the 6th that it has launched the 'Novel Coronavirus Response TF' to ensure smooth business operations and protect employee health.

This measure comes as the novel coronavirus crisis alert level was raised from caution to warning, and confirmed cases appeared in the same industry. Additionally, due to the nature of home shopping, which sells various products via live broadcasts, there are frequent visits from multiple partner companies as well as movement of broadcasting staff.

The TF is composed of eight related departments and team leaders from each headquarters, including the head of the Communication Office, management planning, business administration, human resources, external cooperation, public relations, sales management, broadcast operations, and programming team leaders. It is responsible for key decision-making and progress of various internal and external tasks related to the novel coronavirus, such as infection prevention measures, business countermeasures, and various external responses, and will operate an emergency duty system.

The partner consultation room on the 20th floor of the building has been temporarily closed and replaced with telephone consultations. Guests who appeared on other companies' broadcasts where confirmed cases were reported have been replaced with other guests to continue the broadcasts. Regular disinfection work is also being carried out centered on the broadcasting studio.

Sales broadcasts for masks and sanitizers, which are experiencing shortages, will be conducted as soon as supplies are secured.

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