Gwangjin-gu Selected as a 'Social Economy Friendly City'

Establishing a Social Economy Talent Development System through Public-Private-Academic TFT Formation and Operation... Recognized for Achievements such as Social Economy Integrated Support Center Expansion and Relocation, and Joint Brand Development

On the 26th, a commemorative photo for the selection of the 2020 Social Economy Friendly City was taken in the district office chief's office (center: District Chief Kim Seongap).

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Seon-gap) was selected as a "Social Economy Friendly City" at the "Public Sector Performance Sharing Conference for the Activation of the Social Economy" held on the 26th at Korea Polytechnic University Seoul Jeongsu Campus.

Hosted by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, this event was organized to select local governments leading social economy education as social economy friendly cities and to establish a grassroots social economy foundation centered on the local community.

The selection criteria included social economy infrastructure, social economy education performance for local residents, activation of the social economy within the region, and the interest level of institution heads. Local governments that achieved excellent results in all categories were honored with the title of "Social Economy Friendly City."

Gwangjin-gu received high evaluations for establishing a social economy talent development system through the formation and operation of a public-private-academic TFT, and for operating capacity-building programs aimed at attracting new talent and nurturing young professionals.

Additionally, to ensure the sustainable growth of social economy enterprises, the Social Economy Integrated Support Center was expanded and relocated. Efforts were made to build social economy infrastructure in the region by developing "Senaru," a social economy joint brand, to enhance product awareness and market competitiveness of social economy enterprises.

Furthermore, the district was praised for leading the activation of the social economy by holding social economy fairs and popup stores in collaboration with Lotte Department Store to expand sales channels and spread consensus for social economy enterprises.

Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, "Being selected as a 'Social Economy Friendly City' is the result of our efforts to utilize the social economy network, nurture professional personnel, and create a social economy ecosystem through systematic support." He added, "We will continue to do our best to ensure it takes root within the local community."

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