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Seoul Opens New Workspace for Gig Workers


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SEOUL, March 17 (Korea Bizwire)The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday it will establish the first Gig Worker Workstation as part of efforts to provide workspace for gig workers who are employed primarily on a temporary basis.

Based on considerations that gig workers use cafes or shared offices as workspaces, thereby resulting in a significant economic burden, the city government plans to improve their work environment by providing them with a unique workspace that they can use freely.

The first Gig Worker Workstation that will be set up near Hapjeong Station is not a newly-established space, but will share the space of an existing shelter for contingent workers.

The shelter has been used mainly by designated drivers as a place for rest and waiting for calls at night. Since the shelter is not used much during daytime, it can be used a space for gig workers.

The Gig Worker Workstation will have three six-seat tables, ten single-seat tables, an education room, a small conference room and a pantry room for simple cooking.

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