Gurye-gun Selected for Agricultural and Industrial Complex Free Commuter Bus Project for 3 Consecutive Years

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Significant Aid in Reducing Corporate Burden and Alleviating Job Search Difficulties in Public Transport-Disadvantaged Areas

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Miseok] Gurye-gun announced on the 17th that it started operating a “Free Commuter Bus to the Agricultural and Industrial Complex” for workers at Gurye Natural Dream Park from the previous day.

The county has been selected for three consecutive years for the Ministry of Employment and Labor’s regional industry-customized job creation support project.

To alleviate commuting inconveniences for workers at Gurye Natural Dream Park, the county has been operating one 40-seat bus and one 22-seat bus four times a day by leasing them, and this year, bus operations started the day before and are planned to continue until the end of the year.

Although 570 people work at Gurye Natural Dream Park, there are few county bus routes passing through and long intervals between buses, making it difficult for workers to commute using public transportation.

Resident companies in the agricultural and industrial complex operate their own commuter buses, but many areas are not covered, limiting the resolution of workers’ inconveniences.

The representative of the Gurye Natural Dream Park Resident Companies Association said, “Since this is a rural area with insufficient public transportation, it was difficult for job seekers without private vehicles to commute, which sometimes discouraged them from getting jobs. However, the operation of the commuter bus has greatly improved the employment environment,” and added, “We will take the lead in creating new jobs through a 30 billion won investment expansion in Gurye Natural Dream Park Phase 2.”

Kim Sunho, the governor of Gurye-gun, said, “Supporting the operation of the commuter bus has eased the burden on companies and greatly improved the inconveniences of workers,” and added, “We will continue to operate it to resolve companies’ manpower shortages.”

Meanwhile, after Gurye-gun attracted iCOOP Cooperative, Gurye Natural Dream Park has established itself as a successful model of the 6th industry with eco-friendly food processing factories, lodging facilities, a cinema, and experience centers equipped with cultural and relaxation facilities. Despite the impact of COVID-19 last year, about 30,000 paid visitors came.

Gurye-gun aims to create new jobs by attracting a healing and wellness cluster to Gurye Natural Dream Park Phase 3, and plans to advance a win-win path with iCOOP Cooperative by early establishing an eco-friendly organic agriculture complex town, attracting investment, and securing sales channels for Gurye’s eco-friendly agricultural products.

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