Bucheon-si Creates Rest Area for Mobile Workers Near Sangdong Station

Mobile Workers' Shelter
[Photo provided by Bucheon City]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Bucheon City in Gyeonggi Province is operating a rest shelter for mobile workers in a 198㎡ space at Sangnok Tower near Sangdong Station for workers who frequently travel on foot.

Mobile workers refer to employees who travel extensively outside, such as substitute drivers, delivery couriers, delivery riders, private tutors, insurance planners, and care workers.

The shelter's operating hours are from 10:30 AM on weekdays until 5:30 AM the following day, and any mobile worker can freely use the facility.

The shelter provides not only a resting space but also labor, legal, and employment counseling services, along with specialized programs related to culture, finance, and health for daily life.

Additionally, projects supporting the organization of mobile workers, such as building mobile worker networks and supporting exchange activities, are underway but have been temporarily postponed due to the impact of COVID-19.

A shelter user, Mr. A, shared, "The shelter space is open, so there is no burden in using the computer or massage chair, and especially, since a foot bath and shoe sterilization dryer are installed, I can take off my shoes and rest comfortably for a while."

Jang Deokcheon, Mayor of Bucheon, stated, "We improved on the shortcomings of shelters in other regions by creating an open space rather than separated rooms to enhance the convenience for shelter users," and added, "We will strive harder to create a better working environment."

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