KT and LG Uplus are opening their stores nationwide as cooling centers to help citizens escape the heat.
On August 7, KT announced that it is operating 410 stores across the country as heat shelters, including 213 in Seoul designated as 'Climate Companion Shelters,' 127 in Busan as 'Neighborhood Climate Shelters,' and 70 in Daejeon as 'Cold Wave and Heat Shelters.'
KT is collaborating with local governments to provide easily accessible stores where citizens can rest or seek refuge from the heat. Each store entrance features a certification plaque from the local government to help citizens easily identify these shelters.
LG Uplus is also operating its stores as spaces where customers can take a break from the heat. Regardless of any specific heat shelter designation, the company has made its stores available for customers to rest during the summer.
A representative from LG Uplus stated, "We operate our stores as convenient spaces for customers at all times and will continue to strive to make it easier for customers to use our stores."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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