Incheon International Airport Corporation Supports Rental Costs for Workers of Small and Medium Enterprises in Airport Area

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Incheon International Airport Corporation announced on the 2nd that it is recruiting participating companies for the 'Incheon Airport Area Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Worker Dormitory Rental Support Project,' which is implemented to support local SMEs struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The eligible companies are workplaces located in Yeongjong International City with five or more regular employees. The project plans to support up to 80% of the monthly dormitory rental fee for workers with less than five years of employment, with a maximum limit of 200,000 KRW per person per month. In particular, 20% of the support recipients will be newly hired workers with less than six months of employment to promote new hiring in SMEs.

This support project, conducted by Incheon International Airport Corporation in collaboration with Jung-gu Office of Incheon City and the Central Regional Employment and Labor Office, was first implemented last year to support SMEs in the Incheon Airport area and improve living conditions for local workers. Last year, dormitory rental fees were supported for 28 workers from a total of eight companies.

Additionally, the corporation plans to expand the Incheon Airport-type job package support project targeting SMEs and vulnerable groups struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. Together with the Central Regional Employment and Labor Office, it will develop and operate job transition and skill development programs for airport retirees and those on leave, continuing various support projects to recover jobs and improve job quality in the airport area.

The application period is from the 7th until the budget is exhausted. Companies wishing to participate can apply by visiting in person or by mail.

Kim Kyung-wook, President of Incheon International Airport Corporation, said, "Incheon International Airport Corporation will continue to support the improvement of job environments for workers in the Incheon Airport area who are struggling due to COVID-19," adding, "We will actively promote job recovery support projects through online and offline job matching in preparation for the rapid increase in job demand during the COVID-19 recovery period."

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