Daegu City Invests 112 Billion Won in 16,500 Jobs... Largest Ever in the Public Sector

Simultaneous Recruitment for 10 Days from July 1... Securing National Funding Nationwide as the Third After Gyeonggi and Seoul

On June 22, 122 days after the closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, children began returning to normal attendance at Baekhap Daycare Center in Jung-gu, Daegu. A child is having their temperature checked before entering the classroom.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] Daegu City announced on the 28th that it will promote the 'Daegu-type Hope Job Project,' the largest public sector project ever with about 16,500 participants, to directly overcome the local economic crisis caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The budget invested in this project amounts to 112 billion KRW, consisting of 100.8 billion KRW in national funds plus 11.2 billion KRW in local funds (6.7 billion KRW from the city and 4.5 billion KRW from district and county funds).

Daegu City has secured the third largest amount of national funds nationwide, following Gyeonggi and Seoul. Compared to the population-based standard of 70.5 billion KRW per city/province, Daegu secured 30.3 billion KRW more, achieving the initial goal of 100 billion KRW, according to the city. The 112 billion KRW will be invested in the 'Daegu-type Hope Job Project,' involving more than 16,500 citizens including vulnerable employment groups, youth, and women.

This project will be carried out across the public sector to overcome COVID-19 and recover the local economy. By six project sectors, the breakdown is as follows: ▲Life quarantine support with 43 projects and 8,540 people ▲Public rest area improvement with 25 projects and 3,900 people ▲Public work support with 18 projects and 2,050 people ▲Disaster prevention with 6 projects and 140 people ▲Youth support with 17 projects and 1,220 people ▲Regional specialization with 6 projects and 650 people.

Anyone aged 18 or older residing in Daegu with the ability to work can apply for participation. Depending on the nature of each project, distinctions may be made based on relevant experience, possession of certificates, youth status, or experienced women.

The application period is from July 1 to July 10. Applicants must bring their ID and visit the administrative welfare center of their respective eup, myeon, or dong to apply. Additional documents for extra points, such as business closure certificates or employment protection/support target certificates, must be prepared individually. Additional documents like health insurance may be separately submitted if requested by the application agency.

Application results will be announced by district and county on July 29 after screening based on income, assets, employment protection/support status, job loss or business closure due to COVID-19, and other selection criteria. Participants will receive a wage of 8,590 KRW per hour and a monthly salary ranging from 670,000 to 1,800,000 KRW while working 15 to 40 hours per week at project sites from August 3 to December 18. Working periods and hours vary depending on the project.

Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin said, "As the saying goes, 'The sky is clearer and the ground is firmer after the rain,' we will directly overcome the unprecedented crisis brought by COVID-19 with 'Hope Jobs.' We will continue to do our best to create jobs so that even one more job, the best welfare, can be provided to our citizens."

Meanwhile, since April, Daegu City has been promoting public jobs involving about 5,000 participants in three areas?life quarantine, emergency administrative support, and regionally tailored public work?with a total project cost of 19 billion KRW until the end of July.

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