Jongno-gu Promotes Hope Job Project to Overcome COVID-19

Recruitment Expanded to Include Not Only Low-Income Groups but Also Unemployed and Unpaid Leave Workers Affected by COVID-19... Total of 930 Participants to Join Large-Scale Public Job Project

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu (Mayor Kim Young-jong) is promoting the 'COVID-19 Overcome Hope Job Project' targeting vulnerable groups facing livelihood difficulties due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

With employment insecurity increasing due to COVID-19, including decreased employment rates and a surge in leave and furlough cases, the district is significantly expanding the Hope Public Job Project to overcome this and alleviate employment shocks.

This Hope Job Project will run for about five months from July 13 to December 11, with the district planning to hire a total of 930 people.

The project fields include ▲daily quarantine support ▲alleyway commercial district and small business recovery support ▲public rest area improvement ▲cultural and artistic environment enhancement ▲emergency public work support ▲specialized projects, all aimed at revitalizing the local economy through various public job projects.

Depending on the project, participants will work 4 to 6 hours per day, with wages set based on the minimum hourly wage of 8,590 KRW, resulting in a monthly salary ranging from approximately 890,000 KRW to 1,340,000 KRW depending on working hours. Overtime pay and other statutory allowances as well as the four major social insurances will also be applied.

While previous public job projects mainly recruited vulnerable groups such as low-income earners, this Hope Job Project has expanded its recruitment to include unemployed persons, business closure victims, unpaid leave workers, workers in special employment types, and freelancers who need livelihood support due to COVID-19.

To participate, applicants must be residents of Jongno-gu aged 18 or older with the ability to work as of the project start date. Applications can be submitted from June 18 to July 1 by visiting the local community service center with an ID or by email (ghkdwleks@mail.jongno.go.kr).

For detailed information such as required documents, please check the Jongno-gu Office website or contact the Job Economy Division of the district office.

Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “The Hope Job Project aims to support the livelihoods of those economically affected by COVID-19 and to revitalize the local economy. I hope we can overcome the crisis caused by the prolonged pandemic through mutual cooperation and consideration.”

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