Goyang Launches Third Phase of Public Work Program... Providing Tangible Administrative Services to Citizens

From Environmental Cleanup to Administrative Support and Facility Operation Assistance

Goyang Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Donghwan) announced on September 5 that it will carry out the third phase of its 2025 public work program from September 8 to December 19.

A view of Goyang Special City Hall. Provided by Goyang Special City.

A total of 132 participants have been selected for this program and will work in 46 departments for approximately four months.

Applications for this public work program were accepted at each administrative welfare center in July. A total of 618 people applied, resulting in a competition rate of about 5.7 to 1.

Participants in the third phase of the public work program will be assigned to various fields, including environmental cleanup, administrative support such as database building projects, and facility operation assistance for drone flying fields, pet playgrounds, and brand tourism souvenir shops. They will provide administrative services that citizens can experience directly.

Eligibility for the public work program requires applicants to be registered residents of Goyang as of the application date. As of the project start date, they must be at least 18 years old, capable of working, and unemployed. In addition, household income must be at or below 60% of the median income, and total household assets must not exceed 480 million won.

Wages will be paid at the 2025 government minimum wage rate (10,030 won per hour), and participants will receive the four major social insurances, incidental expenses, as well as weekly and monthly leave allowances. Those under the age of 65 will work 25 hours per week, while those aged 65 and older will work 15 hours per week.

A city official stated, "The purpose of the public work program is to support citizens who are struggling to find employment so they can engage in stable job-seeking activities. We will ensure the program is implemented thoroughly so that it can serve as a stepping stone for reemployment."

Meanwhile, the public work program operates in three phases throughout the year. Applications for the first phase of next year's public work program will be accepted at each administrative welfare center in November.

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