Changwon City Decides to Actively Support Businesses Subject to Gathering Restrictions

Unbiased Support Implemented for 12 High-Risk Facility Industries

Changwon Mayor Heo Seong-mu mentioned in a press conference on the 14th that he has decided to actively support businesses subject to gathering restrictions in the area. (Photo by Changwon City)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Choi Hyun-joo] Changwon City in Gyeongnam announced on the 14th that it will actively support small business owners in the area who are suffering due to social distancing measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

This decision by the city follows the government’s announcement on the 11th of the ‘Small Business New Hope Fund’ support plan, which provides 1 million KRW to small business owners with annual sales under 400 million KRW whose sales have decreased compared to the previous year.

Additionally, high-risk facility industries subject to gathering bans under social distancing level 2 measures will receive an extra 1 million KRW, totaling 2 million KRW. However, ‘entertainment establishments’ and ‘noraebang’ among the high-risk facilities subject to gathering bans are excluded from support.

Heo Seong-moo, Mayor of Changwon, stated, “The 12 high-risk multi-use facility industries that were closed for two weeks under the gathering ban administrative order should be supported without discrimination,” and added, “In this difficult situation due to the resurgence of COVID-19, we will continue to actively strive to minimize omissions in support for those in need.”

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