Sangju City to Conduct Economic Census from the 14th ... Targeting 7,957 Business Establishments

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Sangju City announced on the 11th that it will conduct the '2020 Economic Census' targeting 7,957 business establishments engaged in industrial activities within the jurisdiction from the 14th of this month until the end of July.

The Economic Census is a national statistical survey conducted every five years under the supervision of Statistics Korea to understand the overall structure and distribution of industries. It is highly important as it serves as a statistical record of our economy's history.

Information identified through the survey, such as business name, number of employees, and annual sales, is used for establishing economic and industrial policies, research and analysis, and providing basic data for other statistics.

The reference date for the survey is December 31, 2020. The survey targets a total of 7,957 establishments, including 7,900 general businesses and 57 mining and manufacturing businesses (with 10 or more employees). The survey items consist of 13 common items and 24 characteristic items, totaling 37 items.

For this census, the city hired 32 survey personnel, including those experienced in statistical surveys, completed survey guidelines and safety training, and also underwent preemptive testing to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Targeted businesses can choose their preferred method of participation between face-to-face (interview) surveys and non-face-to-face (internet, mobile, etc.) surveys. Online surveys will be conducted from the 14th of this month to the 9th of next month, and interview surveys will be conducted from the 16th of this month to the 30th of next month.

A city official said, "Although the situation remains difficult due to COVID-19, the results of this Economic Census will serve as important basic data for regional economic development," and added, "We ask for active participation and cooperation so that all businesses can participate without omission and accurate statistics can be compiled when surveyors visit."

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