183 Public Institutions Actively Support 'Chuseok Livelihood Stability Measures'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] A total of 183 public institutions will actively support the government's 'Chuseok Livelihood Stabilization Measures.'

On the 11th, the Ministry of Economy and Finance requested 183 public institutions to actively participate by guiding them on regional economic revitalization, support for vulnerable groups, response to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), facility openings, and other follow-up measures of the Chuseok Livelihood Stabilization Measures.

First, to revitalize the regional economy, 53 public institutions including Korea Expressway Corporation and Social Security Information Service will pay for goods purchases and construction fees before Chuseok, and support local small merchants by paying part of performance bonuses in Onnuri gift certificates and local love gift certificates.

Thirty-six institutions such as the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training and Korea Resources Corporation were guided to promote the consumption of agricultural products from flood-affected areas by utilizing 'One Company One Village' sisterhood ties, Post Office Home Shopping, and Public Home Shopping.

Thirty-nine institutions including Saemangeum Development Corporation and Korea Radioactive Waste Agency designated 'Traditional Market Visit Day' for executives and employees to visit traditional markets and purchase holiday ritual items.

In addition, to support vulnerable groups, 109 institutions such as Korea Appraisal Board and Korea Asset Management Corporation will deliver donations and consolation goods to child care facilities and welfare centers for the disabled.

Thirty-four institutions including Government Employees Pension Service and Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute will provide masks, hand sanitizers, and other items to vulnerable groups such as residents of jjokbangchon (small room villages), and package and deliver holiday food in a non-face-to-face manner.

Thirty-three institutions including Korea Racing Authority and National Health Insurance Service will provide daily necessities and home appliances to typhoon and heavy rain damage areas and support on-site damage recovery activities.

Furthermore, to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection, museums and exhibition halls will operate on a reservation basis with limited access. Fever checks and mandatory mask-wearing will be strictly enforced at multi-use facilities such as highway rest areas and train stations, and partitions will be installed on dining tables.

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