Gangnam-gu Distributes 10,000 Bottles of Ice Water to Mobile Workers Amid Heatwave

Gangnam-gu Distributes 10,000 Bottles of Ice Water to Mobile Workers Amid Heatwave

From the 19th of this month to September 30th, in collaboration with seven local companies and institutions, ice water will be shared at two mobile worker rest areas

Rest Area for Mobile Workers

Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jo Seong-myeong) is launching the ‘Mobile Worker Ice Water Sharing Campaign’ at the Gangnam Mobile Worker Rest Area (Alive Station) from the 19th of this month to September 30th to prevent heat-related illnesses among mobile workers vulnerable to the heat, such as delivery, substitute drivers, quick service, and courier workers.

In May, the district established two mobile worker rest areas operating 24 hours: the first location behind Gangnam Employment and Startup Hub Center (No. 1, 160 Yeoksam-ro) and the second behind the Finance Center (No. 2, 152 Teheran-ro).

The rest areas are equipped with heating and cooling facilities, smartphone chargers, and beverage vending machines inside, and outside there is parking space for motorcycles and taxis.

This campaign involves distributing 10,000 bottles of ice water sponsored by local companies to mobile workers working outdoors in the heat. Sponsors include Parnas Hotel, Hyundai Department Store Apgujeong Branch, Bongeunsa Temple, and Chung Hyun Church.

On the first day of the campaign, the 19th, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the second rest area, Gangnam-gu, the Seoul Gangnam Branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Elegant Youth, and COEX will distribute 500 bottles of sponsored ice water along with summer safety items (cool sleeves, cool scarves, sunscreen) and provide refreshing coffee. An event will also be held where mobile workers who write messages of appreciation to encourage them at the rest area can win prizes.

From the 20th, ice water will be stocked at both rest areas for mobile workers to use freely. The ice water sharing will continue until September 30th.

Jo Seong-myeong, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, said, “Through this campaign, we hope to protect the health rights of mobile workers and spread the interest and care of residents toward them. We will continue to strive to create an environment where mobile workers can work safely and rest comfortably.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.