Jeonbuk Province Expands Support for Restaurant Facility Improvements

Jeonbuk Provincial Government Office building.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Gominhyeong] Jeonbuk Province announced on the 28th that it will expand the 'Restaurant Facility Improvement Support' project to revitalize the stagnant dining industry by improving the business environment of dining establishments suffering from management difficulties due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

Previously, the Restaurant Facility Improvement Support project was being promoted with a total budget of 1 billion KRW this year, but due to the rapid decline in dining consumption sentiment caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and the worsening management status of the dining industry, the project budget was increased by 2 billion KRW to 3 billion KRW (30% provincial funds, 40% city/county funds, 30% self-payment), and the project expansion was decided.

The province plans to actively promote this project to improve the hygiene level of restaurants, create a safe dining environment, and enhance user convenience, thereby strengthening the competitiveness of the dining industry.

The project targets general restaurants, snack bars, and bakeries, supporting up to 10 million KRW per establishment (including 30% self-payment) for the improvement of standing tables and hygiene facilities in business places in response to changes in dietary habits.

However, since the project start time may vary by city or county, establishments wishing to participate in this project should contact the hygiene department of their respective city or county.

Gu Hyungbo, Director of the Welfare, Women, and Health Bureau of the province, stated, "This project is being promoted as part of Jeonbuk Province's 'Post COVID-19 Comprehensive Measures' for economic revitalization and recovery of daily life along with practicing social distancing in daily life. We will do our best to revitalize the local economy, which has been devastated by COVID-19, so that residents can quickly return to their daily lives."

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