Gangnam-gu Certifies 12 Companies for Excellence in Employment Promotion

Creation of 148 Jobs Amid COVID-19 Employment Cliff ... Benefits Including 2-Year Local Tax Audit Deferral

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) has selected 12 local "Outstanding Job Creation Companies" that contributed to job creation in the region this year.

As a COVID-19 precaution, certificates will be individually awarded next month.

Since 2011, the district has been encouraging employment promotion through the "Outstanding Job Creation Company Certification System." Last month, companies with headquarters in the region for more than two years applied, and their employment performance and welfare benefits over the past year were evaluated.

The companies selected this time?Yespeech, Data Marketing Korea, Style Delicious, Blue Potion Games, Saition, EOS Y-Tech, Glue Up, MD Square, Gang-an Education, Neul-en, Uniwill Branch Wizpay, and Milbus?received extra points for creating 148 jobs despite the economic crisis caused by COVID-19.

Certified companies receive benefits such as a two-year exemption from local tax audits, preferential treatment when selected for small business development fund support, expanded selection for small business youth internships, and preferential selection for participation in overseas exhibitions and fairs.

Meanwhile, Gangnam-gu was recognized for its contributions such as the "Small Business Youth Internship," which provides up to 1.2 million KRW per person upon hiring, the establishment of the Gangnam Startup Center and discovery of startup activation policies, and the discovery and nurturing of social economy enterprises. On the 14th, it received the Vice Chairman Award from the Presidential Committee on Jobs, the grand prize at the "Korea Job Awards."

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