Park Seong-hyo, Director of Sojin-gong, "Two-track support for entrepreneurial and livelihood small business owners"

Park Seong-hyo, Mayor of Daejeon.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] Park Seong-hyo, Chairman of the Small Enterprise and Market Service (SEMAS) (photo), expressed his intention to support entrepreneurial small business owners and livelihood-type small business owners through a 'Two-Track' approach.

On the 1st, Chairman Park responded to related questions during a meeting with reporters at the Korea Federation of SMEs in Yeouido, Seoul.

In response to concerns that livelihood-type small business owners might be neglected as the government emphasizes fostering 'entrepreneurial small business owners,' he said, "We will support both tracks simultaneously."

Regarding the government's policy to foster entrepreneurial small business owners, Chairman Park said, "Small business owners in their 20s and 30s are highly creative and possess a 'digital mindset,'" expressing hope that "(startups in their 20s and 30s) will increase."

On the issue of relocating the SEMAS headquarters, Chairman Park said, "We are considering various options including leasing, purchasing, and new construction," but added, "The decision is currently on hold."

Nevertheless, he emphasized, "Our employees have diligently carried out tasks such as the disbursement of loss compensation funds despite difficult conditions," and stressed that "the top priority is improving the (employees') working environment."

Earlier, as SEMAS was reported to be considering relocating its headquarters to improve employees' working conditions, autonomous districts in Daejeon have shown interest in hosting the office.

Meanwhile, Chairman Park took office as SEMAS chairman in July and previously served as the 9th Mayor of Daejeon Metropolitan City and the 19th National Assembly member (Daejeon Daedeok District).

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