Gwanak-gu Conducts Comprehensive Inspection of Employment Agencies to Prevent COVID-19 Spread

Complete inspection of 88 job agencies frequently visited by foreign construction day laborers... Distribution of infection control supplies such as hand sanitizers, masks, promotional leaflets, and guidance on prevention measures

A response inspection team member is visiting a job placement center and distributing quarantine supplies.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) has launched a full inspection of local employment agencies to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus infection.

Due to the nature of employment agencies, which see frequent visits from foreign workers such as daily construction laborers, special caution is deemed necessary.

Accordingly, the district formed an emergency response inspection team and completed a full inspection of all 88 employment agencies in the area, starting with Sinsa-dong and Jowon-dong, where many foreigners including Chinese reside densely.

The inspection team visited employment agencies directly, urgently distributing quarantine supplies such as hand sanitizers and masks, and guided them to comply with preventive measures, urging their cooperation to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the community.

They also disseminated response guidelines and reporting systems for foreigners, including Chinese nationals, and job seekers who recently traveled to China, advising them to immediately inform the district of any visits so that prompt action can be taken.

Prior to this response visit and inspection, the district had urgently sent multilingual coronavirus prevention brochures, including Chinese, by mail to all 88 employment agencies in the area and established an emergency contact network among businesses for swift response in emergencies.

Mayor Park Junhee stated, “We are doing our best to prevent community spread through various quarantine activities and response systems, but above all, it is crucial to follow personal hygiene rules.” He added, “Anyone who has visited China or had contact with patients and is experiencing fever or respiratory symptoms should immediately contact the Gwanak-gu Public Health Center Situation Room (☎879-7133, 7136) or the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (☎1339).”

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