Jeong Woo-seok, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member, Returns 30% of 3 Months' Salary to Support 'Overcoming COVID-19'

The First Western District Council Member

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeong Wooseok, a member of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Council, announced on the 25th that he will return 30% of his salary for three months to share the pain and overcome the crisis caused by COVID-19.

This is the first decision among Seo-gu council members. As the government decided to return 30% of the salaries of ministers and vice ministers to share the pain caused by the COVID-19 situation, the purpose is to support vulnerable groups and help revitalize the depressed local economy.

Councilor Jeong said, “I made this decision to actively participate in sharing the pain with residents struggling due to COVID-19 and to contribute even a little to the local economy,” adding, “In these difficult times when everyone is struggling, I believe it is a natural attitude as a local council member to share the pain with the residents.”

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