Gas Corporation Provides Emergency Support of 25 Million Won to Daegu Ssokbangchon...For Quarantine and Food Purchases

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] Korea Gas Corporation is implementing emergency support for residents of the Daegu area’s jjokbangchon (small room villages) who are struggling due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

On the 5th, Gas Corporation announced that it had delivered 25 million KRW in support funds for about 750 jjokbangchon residents to the Daegu Jjokbang Counseling Center. The support funds will be used to purchase quarantine equipment for disinfecting residences, as well as personal hygiene items such as toothbrushes and soap, and food supplies.

Additionally, Gas Corporation plans to actively support income-generating activities for jjokbang residents by enabling them to directly participate in quarantine work in the jjokbangchon, as it has become difficult for them to find jobs due to COVID-19.

Since 2015, Gas Corporation has been conducting summer and winter support projects for Daegu jjokbangchon residents through its "One Company, One Hope Village" initiative.

Last year, it newly launched the "Jjokbangchon Summer Survival Project," providing energy kits including bottled water, food supplies, and functional clothing to about 6,000 jjokbang residents nationwide to prepare for the summer heat.

Chae Hee-bong, president of Gas Corporation, said, "We will continue to carefully look after vulnerable groups who are marginalized during social crises such as COVID-19 and faithfully fulfill our role as a leading regional public enterprise."

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