Seoul Jung-gu - Asia Managing Hotel Midcity Myeongdong Job Creation Agreement Signed

Seoyangho, Mayor of Jung-gu (left), and Jeonyongtae, CEO

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Jung-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Seoyangho) is collaborating with Asia Managing Hotel Midcity Myeongdong (CEO Jeon Yongtae), which is set to open this month, to create jobs for Jung-gu residents.

On the morning of July 30, the district signed a 'Job Creation Agreement with Local Businesses' with Hotel Midcity Myeongdong at the mayor's office on the 3rd floor of Jung-gu Office. Both parties agreed to actively cooperate to provide stable jobs to residents facing employment difficulties due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and to revitalize the stagnant local economy.

Jung-gu, known as a commercial hub, is home to approximately 60,000 diverse businesses.

The district is continuously conducting various cooperative projects with local companies to address Jung-gu’s pressing issues by actively utilizing these regional resources.

Recently, companies have been seeking coexistence with the local community through more professional and sustainable social contribution activities beyond volunteer work or support for low-income groups, strengthening support for the district’s initiatives.

So far, the Urban Industry Division, the relevant department, has signed 34 job creation agreements with hotels including Shilla Stay Hotel and 8 agreements with distribution companies.

This agreement is a continuation of such efforts. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong, which is scheduled to open this month, expressed its intention to prioritize hiring Jung-gu residents and actively cooperate to revitalize local cultural tourism.

According to the agreement, the district will cooperate in linking job seekers to secure talented personnel and attracting foreign tourists, while the hotel will share job information during recruitment, prioritize hiring Jung-gu residents, and actively support cultural tourism revitalization and job creation for Jung-gu residents.

Attending the signing ceremony, CEO Jeon Yongtae said, "Based on this agreement, we will strive to create jobs within Jung-gu and revitalize cultural tourism to contribute to the local economy."

Jung-gu Mayor Seoyangho stated, "Despite the COVID-19 crisis, this agreement will serve as a model example of positive synergy through cooperation between businesses and public institutions. We will continue to discover new social contribution projects with local companies to achieve wise coexistence with the community."

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