Gwangju University Seeks Win-Win Solutions with On-Campus Rental Businesses Affected by COVID-19

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Gwangju University is attracting attention by seeking ways to coexist with on-campus rental businesses struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

Gwangju University announced on the 21st that following last year's participation in the 'Good Rent Movement,' it is exploring various measures together with on-campus rental businesses to overcome the COVID-19 crisis.

As non-face-to-face classes will continue until the midterm exam period on the 26th of next month due to the impact of COVID-19, this is a measure to share pain and promote mutual growth while rental businesses are unable to operate normally.

Gwangju University plans to gather opinions from on-campus rental businesses and prepare support measures such as extending rent reductions.

In particular, after observing the extension of non-face-to-face classes due to the resurgence of COVID-19 and the economic downturn, the university plans to prepare additional measures.

Following the first semester last year, Gwangju University attracted attention by preparing support measures to reduce rent by 50% for 15 stores on campus, including photo studios, convenience stores, cafes, and bookstores, in the second semester as well.

The owner of the Gwangju University photo studio said, "With non-face-to-face classes continuing, student visits have completely stopped, and everyone is having a hard time. However, I am grateful that the school is actively stepping up with the intention of overcoming the COVID-19 crisis together."

Kim Hyuk-jong, president of Gwangju University, said, "Although everyone is in a difficult situation, we must overcome the crisis through mutual understanding and consideration," adding, "We will find ways to coexist with on-campus rental businesses struggling due to COVID-19."

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