Koscom Opens In-House Daycare Center... "Will Support Work-Family Balance"

Koscom Purni Daycare Center. / Provided by Koscom

[Asia Economy Reporter Myung-Hwan Lee] Koscom announced on the 3rd that it opened the Koscom Puruni Daycare Center at its headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul on the 2nd to support employees in balancing work and family life.

Located on the 2nd floor of Koscom headquarters, the Puruni Daycare Center covers an area of 710.45㎡ (approximately 215 pyeong) and is equipped with childcare rooms, an indoor playground, classrooms, a library, and an atelier, accommodating up to 80 infants and toddlers. The interior of the daycare center was constructed using eco-friendly materials and offers the latest teaching materials and various educational programs.

Koscom’s daycare center was established with the participation of the Korea Securities Depository and Korea Securities Finance, expanding the facility to provide ample space.

The regular operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, with extended hours from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. for employees who start work early or work late. Koscom explained that the focus is to allow employees to concentrate on their work with peace of mind while entrusting their children to the daycare during working hours.

Koscom stated that the opening of the daycare center is the result of harmony created between the labor union and the company. They plan to contribute to improving employees’ quality of life and spreading organizational culture based on a cooperative labor-management relationship.

Hong Woo-sun, CEO of Koscom, said, “We are honored to open an on-site childcare facility following the establishment of our office building after 45 years.” He added, “Koscom will continue to strive to address social issues such as low birth rates and childcare challenges and support employees in balancing work and family life.”

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