Dongyang Life Insurance Provides Talent Development Center as COVID-19 Residential Treatment Facility

Dongyang Life Insurance announced on the 28th that, starting from the 1st of next month, it will provide the Dongyang Talent Development Center in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province, as a COVID-19 residential treatment center to help address the shortage of hospital beds caused by the resurgence of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Hyung-gil] Dongyang Life Insurance announced on the 28th that it will provide the Dongyang Talent Development Center in Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do, as a COVID-19 residential treatment center starting from the 1st of next month to help resolve the shortage of hospital beds caused by the resurgence of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

In consultation with local governments, Dongyang Life Insurance decided to open the dormitory building of the Dongyang Talent Development Center and provide it as a residential treatment center supporting the living and treatment of asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 patients. The dormitory building has about 170 studio-type rooms equipped with beds, shower facilities, TVs, and Wi-Fi.

Since the 14th, Dongyang Life Insurance has been providing the Dongyang Talent Development Center as a safety center for those under self-quarantine.

A Dongyang Life Insurance official said, "In the situation where social and economic damages continue due to the resurgence of COVID-19, we made this decision to fulfill our social responsibility and role as a financial company," adding, "We hope that COVID-19 will end as soon as possible so that all citizens can return to their daily lives in good health."