Gwangju Urban Railway's Multifaceted Response Draws Attention in the With-Corona Era

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation (President Yoon Jin-bo) announced on the 16th that it has decisively introduced a video conferencing system to create a non-face-to-face work environment in response to the With-Corona era.

Accordingly, the corporation plans to conduct major meetings such as executive meetings via video conferencing to strengthen social distancing.

In particular, the video conferencing system will also be utilized as an emergency response system connecting various sites in case of emergencies, demonstrating a shift in thinking that turns crises into opportunities.

Along with this, labor and management have jointly taken steps to revitalize the stagnant local economy.

The corporation held a labor-management council meeting the day before and agreed to prepay the September salary of public workers, originally scheduled for the 5th of next month, before the Chuseok holiday to help boost the local economy.

Additionally, labor and management jointly conducted a ‘Life Sharing Group Blood Donation’ with the Korean Red Cross Gwangju-Jeonnam Blood Center, and plan to carry out various social contribution activities such as shopping at traditional markets before the Chuseok holiday and helping neighbors in need.

Along with thorough quarantine measures, the corporation will also strengthen publicity encouraging citizens to wear masks when using public transportation.

The corporation designates every Monday as ‘Customer Communication Day,’ during which it guides citizens to wear masks at all stations and listens to various opinions regarding inconveniences when using the subway.

President Yoon Jin-bo said, “In response to the prolonged COVID-19 situation, we are making various efforts with the keywords ‘non-face-to-face’ and ‘social value,’” adding, “I hope we can overcome the current crisis with the spirit of the Gwangju community.”

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