Yeongam Fire Station Volunteer Fire Brigade, Working Hard to Help with Farm Labor

The Yeongam Fire Station Volunteer Fire Brigade took the lead in helping with farm work in rural areas. (Photo by Yeongam Fire Station)

[Yeongam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Jeonnam Yeongam Fire Station (Chief Im Dong-hyun) announced on the 25th that, amid the COVID-19 pandemic restricting the entry of foreign workers, it has supported farm labor assistance centered on the Yeongam Fire Station Volunteer Fire Brigade to alleviate difficulties in rural areas.

So far, a total of 335 people have helped with farm labor at 28 farms, including rice seed sowing, weeding in fig orchards, chili planting, and corn planting.

Kim, a beneficiary of the rural labor assistance, said, "In a situation with a shortage of labor, finishing timely sowing eased a big concern, and I sincerely thank you."

Jeon Seung-ryeol, president of the Yeongam County Volunteer Fire Brigade Association, responded to the gratitude of the beneficiaries, saying, "I am rather glad to be able to contribute even a little to the farms during these difficult times for everyone."

Im Dong-hyun, chief of Yeongam Fire Station, said, "Although active activities are cautious due to COVID-19, we will strictly follow quarantine rules and contribute even a little."