Chief Executive Huh Yoon-hong of GS Engineering & Construction encouraged employees working at Middle East sites despite the unstable situation.
GS Engineering & Construction said on the 29th that on the 27th Huh delivered a message saying, "The company will, under any circumstances, put the safety of all employees first and actively implement every necessary measure."
GS Engineering & Construction decided to adjust overseas allowances in the Middle East to the highest-post level. In addition, for employees working with accompanying family members, the company plans to provide residence hotels and other options so families can stay temporarily when returning to Korea. It will also provide expenses and special leave, including vouchers for the Westin Josun Seoul Parnas and Parnas Hotel Jeju and flight tickets.
A GS Engineering & Construction official said, "The swift decision to raise overseas allowances in the Middle East was made on Huh's instructions out of concern that the prolonged instability in the region would increase employees' mental fatigue and worsen living conditions."
Meanwhile, GS Engineering & Construction supported the priority evacuation of employees with accompanying family members among staff working in five Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, after war broke out between the United States and Iran. At present, only the minimum number of personnel needed to maintain operations are working in areas where safety is secured.