Supporting Frontline Workers in Health, Medical Care, Caregiving, and Delivery Amid the COVID-19 Situation

Lee Seung-ok, the mayor of Gangjin County, participated in the "Thank You, Essential Workers" campaign being promoted to encourage essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Gangjin County)

Lee Seung-ok, the mayor of Gangjin County, participated in the "Thank You, Essential Workers" campaign being promoted to encourage essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Gangjin County)

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 21st that County Governor Lee Seung-ok participated in the "Thank You, Essential Workers" campaign on the 20th to deliver messages of support and gratitude to face-to-face workers who are doing their best despite the COVID-19 situation.


The "Thank You, Essential Workers" campaign was created to encourage and support workers in healthcare, social welfare, care services, environmental sanitation, and delivery industries who have no choice but to continue face-to-face labor under adverse conditions caused by the spread of COVID-19.


Governor Lee Seung-ok joined the campaign by posting a photo on SNS holding a sign that read, "Essential workers, stay strong," expressing his gratitude to essential workers.


Governor Lee said, "I sincerely thank all of you who faithfully perform your duties in your respective positions despite the harsh environment caused by COVID-19," and added, "We will make every effort to protect 'Clean Gangjin' and to bring a swift end to COVID-19 so that workers can do their best in a safer environment."



Meanwhile, Governor Lee nominated County Governor Gu Chung-gon of Hwasun-gun and County Governor Jeong Jong-soon of Jangheung-gun as the next participants.


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