"Demand Drought and Production Uncertainty... Barriers to Business Activities Must Be Removed"

Changwon Chamber of Commerce and Industry Holds Emergency Meeting to Address Industrial Crisis

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] To overcome the crisis faced by the industrial sector in Changwon due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), local governments and related organizations must prepare necessary response measures for companies and unite the power of local community members, a claim has been made.

The Changwon Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced on the 17th that it held an "Emergency Meeting on Industrial Crisis Response to Overcome COVID-19" on the 16th, attended by about 30 people including Changwon Mayor Heo Seong-mu, related organizations, and company officials.

The meeting was organized to grasp the current industrial situation and share response know-how in order to minimize corporate damage amid rising concerns about the local economy due to the spread of COVID-19.

Kim Ki-hwan, Manager of the Changwon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said, "Due to the impact of COVID-19, sales have decreased because of market instability in domestic and export sectors, and production disruptions are occurring due to uncertainties in material and labor supply," adding, "We need to create an environment that removes factors hindering corporate activities for a certain period so that companies can respond more proactively to the crisis."

Kim Jong-ho, Director of the Changwon Industry Promotion Agency, stated, "It is expected that the Changwon industrial sector, which is export-centered on machinery and automobile parts, will be hit by the spread of COVID-19," emphasizing, "To overcome this crisis, it is essential for companies, the government, and support agencies to unite to advance core industries and strengthen corporate competitiveness."

Han Cheol-su, Chairman of the Changwon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said, "Our region's major industries, which are struggling due to domestic and international demand drought, now have to worry about production uncertainties as well," adding, "Although the crisis originated externally, finding ways to overcome it is our responsibility, so let us unite the strength of all local members to prepare response measures to minimize damage to regional industries."

Mayor Heo Seong-mu of Changwon said, "Local small business owners and companies are experiencing many difficulties due to COVID-19," promising, "We will mobilize all administrative power to provide swift support to minimize damage to small business owners and companies."

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