Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service Chairman Returns 30% of Salary... Donates 10 Million Won in Contributions

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] The Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service (KCOMWEL) has partially returned executive salaries and donated 10 million won in donations as a measure to share the pain caused by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis.

According to KCOMWEL on the 3rd, Director Kang Soon-hee decided to return 30% of her salary from April to July, and four executives including standing directors agreed to return 10% of their salaries.

The organization also delivered 10 million won collected from all employees to Ulsan City. The headquarters of KCOMWEL is located in Ulsan. The donation will be used to revitalize the economy of the Ulsan region affected by the spread of COVID-19 and to support vulnerable groups.

Earlier, KCOMWEL converted its rehabilitation specialized hospitals, Daegu Hospital and Changwon Hospital, into infectious disease-dedicated hospitals. Byun Mi-young, chairperson of the medical branch of KCOMWEL, and executive officers also took the lead in participating, setting an example in treating COVID-19 patients.

As of the 31st of last month, a total of 492 confirmed patients were hospitalized and treated at the two hospitals. Among them, 353 patients were declared fully recovered, showing a recovery rate of 71.7%.

Director Kang Soon-hee said, "Employees voluntarily united to share the pain caused by COVID-19," adding, "Sharing the difficulties society is experiencing and striving to overcome them is fulfilling the social responsibility of a public institution."

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