Gwangjin-gu Launches Support Program for Young Small Business Owners

Recruitment of Young Small Business Owners in the Local Food Service Industry... Support for 200 Vulnerable Individuals Including Emergency Welfare Recipients and Basic Livelihood Security Beneficiaries

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Seon-gap) is promoting the ‘Youth Small Business Owner Care Participation Project’ to support young small business owners and vulnerable groups who are struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The ‘Youth Small Business Owner Care Participation Project’ was established to provide economic support to young small business owners in the food service industry by purchasing lunchboxes made by them and delivering these to vulnerable groups, thereby offering meal support to those in need.

The district will continuously recruit young small business owners to participate in the project while it is in operation.

Eligibility for participation includes food service workers who manufacture lunchboxes or ready meals, and the business owner must be between 19 and 39 years old and operate a restaurant within the district.

Additionally, the district plans to support 200 vulnerable individuals within the community, including emergency welfare recipients, basic livelihood security recipients, and lower-income groups, by providing them with lunchboxes.

This ‘Youth Small Business Owner Care Participation Project’ is scheduled to operate until August, but may change depending on the project’s operational status.

Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, stated, “This project is expected to have a twofold effect by supporting young small business owners struggling due to COVID-19 and helping vulnerable groups. We will continue to provide unwavering support for young small business owners and vulnerable groups facing difficulties due to COVID-19.”

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