Gwangyang Steelworks Launches 'Lunch Meal' Campaign to Support Local Restaurants

Campaign Sharing a Warm 'Lunch Meal' with Takeout and Delivery from Nearby Restaurants
Started to Support Local Small Business Owners Struggling Due to Social Distancing Measures

Restaurants near Gwangyang Steelworks are preparing lunchboxes for delivery orders. Photo by Gwangyang Steel

[Gwangyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Gwangyang Steelworks (Director Lee Si-woo) has been conducting a "One Lunch Meal" campaign for two weeks since the 26th, where employees order takeout or delivery from local restaurants to support small local businesses struggling due to COVID-19.

According to Gwangyang Steelworks on the 7th, recent strengthened social distancing measures have made it difficult for employees to dine out at external restaurants to avoid the 3Cs (closed spaces, crowded places, close-contact settings). This has resulted in local restaurants facing difficulties in sales. In response, Gwangyang Steelworks identified nearby restaurants experiencing economic hardship and launched the "One Lunch Meal" campaign.

Employees ordered dishes such as Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), Dolsotbap (stone pot rice), and homemade-style set meals from local restaurants that previously found takeout or delivery challenging, after seeking their cooperation.

The owner of a restaurant in Taein-dong, Gwangyang City, said, "We understand the necessity of social distancing, but sales have inevitably dropped compared to before, making it difficult to operate the business. We are grateful to Gwangyang Steelworks for preparing this campaign to help small business owners."

A Gwangyang Steelworks official involved in the campaign stated, "This was prepared for both the local small business owners and employees who are struggling under the adverse conditions of COVID-19 and bad weather," adding, "We express our gratitude to all employees who actively participated in the campaign."

Gwangyang Steelworks mandates temperature checks at least twice daily and mask-wearing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Additionally, through the "One Lunch Meal" campaign supporting local small businesses, the company continues to practice its management philosophy of being a 'corporate citizen' that coexists and grows together with the local community.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.