Cheongwadae's Efforts to Boost Consumption, SK Chairman Chey Tae-won Joins In

Chairman Chey Tae-won "Closing Cafeterias and Emphasizing Gatherings Nearby"... Efforts to Revive Consumer Sentiment Weakened by COVID-19

[Asia Economy reporters Ryu Jeong-min and Son Seon-hee] SK Chairman Chey Tae-won explained efforts to stimulate consumer sentiment, which has contracted after COVID-19, at the 'Economic Leaders Meeting for COVID-19 Response' with President Moon Jae-in on the 13th.

Blue House spokesperson Kang Min-seok said, "Chairman Chey Tae-won made one suggestion," adding, "In the case of SK, there is talk of closing the company cafeteria. He introduced that gatherings for meals are being emphasized around them." This indicates that as the COVID-19 issue spreads and self-employed workers in the food industry face difficulties, active efforts are being made to change the atmosphere.

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This is in line with the Blue House's weekly practice of closing the company cafeteria on Fridays and encouraging dining at nearby restaurants. On that day, President Moon told the heads of business groups, "The Blue House also closes one day a week and encourages dining outside," adding, "We are focusing on quickly changing the atmosphere."

Spokesperson Kang explained, "(President Moon) concluded the event by saying it would be good if the government and business community unite their intentions to boost the atmosphere."

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