Why Did Jungnang-gu Provide Up to 300 Million Won for Environmental Improvement of Sewing Companies?

Support of up to 9 million KRW per company for environmental improvement construction costs for small-scale garment manufacturers... Apply by the 23rd at Jungnang-gu Office Corporate Support Division, for small manufacturers with fewer than 10 regular employees... Jungnang Fashion Support Center (Smart Anchor) to start construction this year, actively promoting growth in the fashion sewing industry

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi), which has the largest number of sewing companies (2,462) among the 25 autonomous districts of Seoul, is helping to improve the working environment so that workers can work in a safe and pleasant environment to support the representative fashion sewing industry.

The district plans to select up to 35 companies through the Seoul City public project, the ‘2021 Clothing Manufacturing Company Working Environment Improvement Support Project.’

The support targets are small business companies with fewer than 10 regular workers among registered businesses in the region, including ▲companies below average standards in dust, illumination, noise, and safety ▲companies with underground or semi-basement workplaces where ventilation is difficult and workers are constantly exposed to harmful substances such as mold ▲companies with long-established business history at the current workplace.

Priority support will be given to essential safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire detectors, and circuit breakers. Support will also be provided for air quality improvement equipment such as ducts and suction devices, organizing old wiring, and replacing LED lighting. Equipment to improve work efficiency, such as cutting tables and workbenches, can also be installed.

The support fund is up to 9 million KRW per company, covering up to 90% of the total construction cost. After a field survey and review by the subsidy review committee, the final selection will be made by the end of May.

Companies wishing to receive support can apply by visiting or mailing to the Jungnang-gu Office Corporate Support Division by the 23rd. Applications via email (jykwak81@jn.go.kr) and fax are also accepted.

For more details, please refer to the Jungnang-gu Office website.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “I hope this support project will improve the working environment of sewing companies and enhance productivity,” adding, “We will strengthen the competitiveness of the fashion sewing industry and solidify the regional economic foundation through various support policies.”

The fashion sewing industry accounts for 73% of manufacturing in Jungnang-gu and plays an important role in the local economy. To promote the active growth of the fashion sewing industry, the district secured 20 billion KRW in seed money for the Myeonmok Fashion (Sewing) Specific Development Promotion District in 2019 and is preparing to start construction of the Jungnang Fashion Support Center (Smart Anchor) this year.

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