Gwangjin-gu Supports Over 1,000 People Through Hope Work Project to Overcome Employment Crisis

Promotion of the Second Half Hope Work Support Project from September 1 to December 31... Recruiting up to 1,008 Residents Facing Economic Difficulties for Support

Participants in the Hope Work Program

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Seon-gap) is promoting the '2021 Second Half Hope Work Support Project' to overcome employment difficulties caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and to thoroughly prevent its spread.

The target group includes Gwangjin-gu residents aged 18 or older who have the ability to work and need employment and livelihood support due to the local economic downturn, such as low-income individuals and the unemployed.

The number of selected personnel is up to 1,008, the second highest among the 25 autonomous districts of Seoul, to help as many residents as possible. In August, 886 people will be selected, and in September, additional personnel for the vaccination center operation (up to 122 people) will be recruited.

The second half Hope Workers will participate in 105 projects across five fields after prior training in civil complaint response and safety and health education: ▲ university disinfection ▲ daily disinfection ▲ cultural and artistic environment improvement ▲ alley and small business recovery support ▲ emergency support for public tasks.

Working conditions include working 15 to 30 hours per week for four months depending on the project, from September 1 to December 31. The hourly wage is the minimum wage of 8,720 KRW, with weekly and annual leave allowances paid, and coverage under the four major social insurances.

District Mayor Kim Seon-gap said, “We are operating the Hope Work job project to provide some support to residents going through difficult times due to COVID-19,” and added, “We will promptly implement even small jobs to provide practical help for residents' livelihoods.”

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