Hampyeong-gun Launches 'Hope Job Project' in Full Scale

Published 14 Jul.2020 13:07(KST)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Lee Sang-ik) announced on the 14th that it will officially launch the Hope Job Project from August to overcome the local crisis caused by COVID-19.

The county will invest a total project cost of about 880 million won to provide public jobs to vulnerable local groups economically affected by COVID-19, such as unemployment and business closures.

The recruitment types include 21 projects in three fields such as daily quarantine support and public rest area improvement, recruiting a total of 252 people.

The county will first recruit about 60 participants related to COVID-19 quarantine through local eup/myeon offices by the 17th of this month.

The remaining approximately 190 project participants will be selected sequentially from the end of this month.

Applications are open to anyone aged 18 or older with work ability who is a resident of Hampyeong-gun.

However, to prioritize those urgently needing livelihood support, low-income individuals, long-term unemployed, and vulnerable employment groups such as those unemployed due to COVID-19, those on leave or business closures, special employment types, and freelancers will be given priority.

Those currently participating in other job projects are excluded from this selection.

Final selected project participants will work 15 to 40 hours per week until the end of the year, depending on the project content.

The wage is set at 8,590 won per hour, the minimum wage for this year, and the four major insurance premiums, transportation and snack expenses (5,000 won), parking, and annual leave allowances will be paid separately.

Those wishing to participate in the Hope Job Project should bring identification and application forms and visit the eup/myeon office of their address.