2026-05-29
Gangneung Asan Hospital Honored for Supporting Local Small Business Owners!
Gangneung Asan Hospital received the Gangneung Mayor’s Commendation for boosting the local economy by converting 380 million KRW of employee welfare points into local currency.
Gangneung Asan Hospital News: Honored for Supporting Local Small Business Owners!
At the ‘10th Small Business Day Commemoration’ hosted by Gangneung City and the Gangneung Federation of Small Business Owners, Yu Chang-sik, President of Gangneung Asan Hospital, Oh Seong-gyu, Head of the Management Support Office, and Lee Eun-kyung, Labor Union Chairperson, were presented with the Gangneung Mayor’s Commendation and plaques of appreciation in recognition of their contributions to revitalizing the local economy.
This recognition follows the hospital’s efforts during last summer’s economic downturn caused by local drought disasters. By converting 380 million KRW of employee welfare points into local gift certificates (Gangneung Pay), the hospital provided practical assistance in increasing sales for small business owners and aiding the recovery of the local economy.
Moving forward, Gangneung Asan Hospital and its labor union will continue to grow alongside the community and maintain various efforts for local economic recovery and mutual prosperity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What awards did Gangneung Asan Hospital receive?
Gangneung Asan Hospital received a commendation and a plaque of appreciation from the Mayor of Gangneung. At the 10th Small Business Owners' Day commemorative event, hosted by Gangneung City and the Gangneung Small Business Owners' Association, Hospital Director Yoo Chang-sik, Management Support Director Oh Seong-gyu, and Labor Union Chairman Lee Eun-kyung were honored for their contributions to revitalizing the local economy.
For what achievement were they honored?
They were honored for converting employee welfare points into local love gift certificates. Amidst the economic downturn caused by last summer's drought disaster, 380 million won worth of welfare points were distributed as Gangneung Pay, providing substantial help to small business owners in increasing sales and recovering the local economy.
In what form were the welfare points distributed?
The welfare points were distributed as Gangneung Pay, a local love gift certificate for Gangneung City. A total of 380 million won worth of employee welfare points were converted into Gangneung Pay, contributing to increased sales for local small business owners.
What are Gangneung Asan Hospital's future plans?
Gangneung Asan Hospital plans to continue its efforts to grow and coexist with the local community. Gangneung Asan Hospital and its labor union announced that they will continue various activities to help the local economy recover and achieve mutual growth with the community.