Yeosu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Donates 30 Million Won to Support Yeosu Small Business Owners

Support for Small Business Owners and Low-Income Groups Struggling Due to COVID-19

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] The Yeosu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Chairman Park Yong-ha) announced on the 5th that it had donated 30 million won to Yeosu City the day before to be used for small business owners and low-income groups in the Yeosu area who are suffering severe damage such as economic recession and decreased consumption due to the resurgence of COVID-19.

The Yeosu Chamber of Commerce and Industry decided to donate funds to support small business owners (self-employed) and low-income groups who have been directly hit in a situation where public health is threatened by the spread of COVID-19 and the domestic economy is greatly shrinking.

Park Yong-ha, chairman of the Yeosu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said, “We decided to donate funds to provide some support for small self-employed business owners who are facing the risk of closure due to a sharp decline in sales and those in vulnerable economic conditions,” adding, “Although it is a small amount, we hope it will serve as a catalyst to quickly restore the lively atmosphere of the past with the end of COVID-19 and economic recovery.”

Kwon Oh-bong, mayor of Yeosu City, said, “It is very fortunate that there have not been many confirmed cases due to the active compliance of citizens with quarantine rules,” and added, “I believe that support and interest from all sectors for small business owners and low-income groups who are experiencing difficulties will be the nourishment to overcome this difficult time well.”

Meanwhile, the Yeosu Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been continuously sending guidance documents including corporate response guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and supporting the establishment of video conferencing equipment to create a safe working environment for business owners, striving to help companies overcome the crisis.

In addition, it is actively participating in the ‘Yeosu City Emergency Disaster Relief Fund Sharing Campaign’ to support small business owners and is taking the lead in supporting them.

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