Over 200 workers at former presidential office face job loss as Cheong Wa Dae closes to public

More than 200 workers employed at Cheong Wa Dae, the former presidential office-turned-public attraction, are facing job insecurity as their contracts approach expiration following the site’s closure to visitors. The workers, responsible for cleaning, landscaping, security and guest services, were hired after the presidential office relocated to Yongsan District during the Yoon Suk Yeol administration and Cheong Wa Dae was opened to the public. Cheong Wa Dae welcomed 8.52 million visitors over the past three years. However, operations were halted in August after the presidential office announced its return to the compound on June 10. Since then, workers have remained at home on unpaid standby, according to the Cheong Wa Dae Foundation, which manages the site under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The foundation subcontracted operations to seven service providers last year, employing a total of 225 workers, including 36 cleaners, 31 facility staff, 60 security guards, 64 guides, 13 landscapers, 13 call center workers and 8 public relations officials. While the Moon Jae-in admWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times