Muju-gun, Construction of Bandinuri Workshop

Significant Improvement in Working Environment for Disabled Workers

[Muju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Muju County announced on the 3rd that it has newly constructed the Bandinuri Workshop, a workplace for people with disabilities, and held an inauguration ceremony.

The Bandinuri Workshop, with a project cost of 1.6 billion KRW, has a total floor area of 523.29㎡ and is a two-story building. The first floor includes a tofu processing room and a bean sprout cultivation room, while the second floor is equipped with offices, counseling rooms, rest areas, and classrooms, focusing on enhancing convenience for workers with disabilities.

Currently, 20 individuals with intellectual disabilities work at the Bandinuri Workshop, producing and selling "Bandi Cham Tofu" and "Bandi Bean Sprouts," generating revenue.

Muju County plans to pursue HACCP certification for products produced at the Bandinuri Workshop and expand deliveries to local institutions such as schools and neighboring areas.

Meanwhile, the inauguration ceremony was attended by Muju County Governor Hwang In-hong, Director Namgung Yong of the Bandinuri Workshop, and the workers, celebrating the occasion.

Muju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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