LG Cancels April US International Student Recruitment Event Due to COVID-19 Spread

LG Electronics Business Trip Ban, LGD Self-Diagnosis
April US LG Tech Conference Cancellation

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] LG Group has strengthened safety measures for employees in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

On the 25th, LG Group announced that as part of enhanced safety measures, it will implement remote work for pregnant employees and those who need to care for children due to kindergarten and daycare closures or delayed openings. In particular, the company plans to recognize attendance during remote work as regular working hours or grant paid leave to ensure that employees do not face any disadvantages.

To minimize the use of public transportation during peak commuting hours, the company stated it will actively encourage a "flexible commuting system" allowing employees to work 8 hours a day but adjust their commuting times earlier or later. Additionally, operating hours of all on-site cafeterias will be extended to allow employees to have meals at staggered times.

LG Electronics has banned external visitors from all business sites and prohibited business trips between sites for employees. In preparation for a potential increase in remote work, the company has strengthened inspections of related equipment and networks to ensure smooth cloud access from outside.

LG Display has distributed a self-diagnosis mobile app (APP) developed in-house to employees, requiring them to enter health information such as fever, cough, or contact with confirmed or suspected cases once daily.

LG Group announced the cancellation of the 'LG Tech Conference,' a recruitment briefing event for science and engineering graduate students held in the United States in April, to ensure the safety of participants. Previously, the company had announced plans to hold the event after final discussions.

The company explained, "Going forward, domestic and international LG Tech Conference events will be transitioned to be executed according to the characteristics of each affiliate rather than at the group level."

LG Electronics plans to promptly support its partners with a total of 55 billion KRW in interest-free funds this year, as well as supply masks and cover air transportation costs to help partners overcome difficulties caused by COVID-19.

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