Seoul 'Jangaein Geunroja Jiwon Center' Opens: "Consult Us for COVID-19 Difficulties"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities will operate the 'Support Center for Disabled Workers' in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, starting from the 24th.

The support center will be operated by the Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities, entrusted to a private organization (Korea Association for the Employment Stability of Persons with Disabilities). It will play a role in resolving difficulties faced by disabled workers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and helping them adapt to workplace life.

In particular, considering the characteristics of disabled workers, the center plans to provide support such as counseling when they are forced into unpaid leave or unilaterally dismissed due to the impact of COVID-19.

The center will have professional counselors on duty at all times to provide consultations for disabled workers experiencing difficulties in their workplace life.

Additionally, experts such as labor attorneys, lawyers, and sign language interpreters will be appointed to provide labor law advice to help maintain stable workplace life. Labor rights education and psychological therapy programs will also be operated.

The government plans to start operating support centers this year in Seoul, Busan, and Gwangju, and expand to other regions next year. The centers in Busan and Gwangju are scheduled to begin operations in early next month.

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