Dongjak-gu Operates 'Winter Shelter' for Daily Workers

Operating from 5 AM in front of Exit 13 of Isu Station from January until the end of February next year... Providing heaters, tables, hot drinks, phone chargers, etc. to improve job-seeking environment and convenience

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Changwoo Lee) will operate a "Winter Shelter" (hereinafter referred to as the shelter) for daily workers in front of Exit 13 of Isu Station until the end of February next year.

This project is being promoted to improve the poor job-seeking environment and provide convenience for daily workers who come out early in the cold winter mornings to look for jobs.

The shelter will operate from Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. to 8 a.m., serving as a convenience space for the early morning labor market for daily workers gathered to seek jobs.

Flame-retardant canopies and cold-proof curtains will be installed to block the cold, and heating and convenience facilities such as gas heaters, tables, and chairs, fire extinguishers, and various hot beverages will be provided to ensure no inconvenience for job seekers.

The district recruited operation managers last month to manage the shelter and has completed preparations for its operation.

Last year, during the five months of shelter operation, an average of about 50 people per day, totaling approximately 2,500 people, used the facility, showing a high satisfaction rate of 94.9%.

Mr. Lim (56), a daily worker living in Sadang-dong who uses the shelter every winter, said, "It is nice to share a warm cup of tea and exchange greetings with fellow workers while enduring the cold weather and long waiting times."

Yoon Soyeon, Director of the Job Policy Division, said, "Through this project, we hope to deliver warm comfort to daily workers who struggle to find jobs in the cold winter," and added, "We will continue to do our best to support local community employment by improving the job-seeking environment and providing customized employment education and training for residents."

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