Gwangjin-gu to Recruit Up to 1,701 Hope Jobs to Overcome the COVID-19 Crisis

Providing Jobs to Residents in Need of Livelihood Support, Including Employment-Vulnerable Groups

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) is promoting the 'Hope Job Project' to provide public jobs to overcome the employment crisis caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The target group includes residents aged 18 or older with work ability who need livelihood support due to COVID-19, such as vulnerable employment groups, aiming to hire up to 1,701 people.

The categories of vulnerable employment groups include those who have experienced job loss or business closure due to COVID-19, low-income individuals (based on 65% of median income), persons with disabilities, long-term unemployed for over 6 months, marriage immigrants, North Korean defectors, at-risk youth, and female heads of households.

Participants in the Hope Job Project will work 15 to 30 hours per week for four months from August 10 to December 11, receiving an hourly wage of 8,590 won (minimum wage) and coverage under the four major social insurances.

The tasks cover 95 projects in four areas: ▲ daily quarantine ▲ support for small business recovery ▲ emergency public work support ▲ improvement of public rest spaces.

Residents wishing to apply should visit the community service center in their registered address area by the 24th, fill out the application form and personal information consent form provided there, and submit them.

Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, "The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has caused a cliff in employment and the disappearance of existing jobs, creating a serious situation. We will make every effort to quickly implement even small jobs so that residents can maintain their livelihoods and continue economic activities."

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