Gwangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry Holds 2nd Economic Advisory Committee Meeting

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry held the 2nd Economic Advisory Committee meeting of 2022 on the 25th in the conference room on the 3rd floor.

This meeting was organized to share the recent activities of the advisory committee and the major business achievements of the Gwangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with 12 participants including economic advisory committee members and related personnel of the Chamber, and to discuss improvements for difficulties faced by local companies, expansion of technical support, and plans to promote ESG management.

Choi Jong-man, the full-time vice chairman, said in his greeting, “As the business environment becomes increasingly difficult, prompt response to corporate needs and appropriate support are very important,” and requested active cooperation from the economic advisory committee members for seeking ways to improve various regulations and find new opportunities for companies.

In response, Chairman Song Ki-seok said, “Since companies, which are the core of the economy and the main agents of job creation, must grow for the region and country to develop, we will spare no effort to help create a business-friendly environment.”

In the following meeting, discussions were held on measures to support companies in industrial complexes in the region affected by rapid interest rate hikes, easing regulations on restricted industries within industrial complexes, and the creation of smart logistics complexes, which are proposals from the Gwangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry to the government and local governments.

In particular, in-depth discussions were held on collaboration plans with universities and research institutions to strengthen the technological competitiveness of local companies, as well as on practical measures to implement ESG management promoted by the Gwangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Additionally, to expand support activities for local companies’ ESG management and technological competitiveness enhancement, two experts in related fields were newly appointed as advisory committee members and were presented with appointment certificates.

A representative of the Gwangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry said, “The internal and external environments faced by companies, including exchange rates, interest rates, the 52-hour workweek system, and the Serious Accident Punishment Act, are extremely difficult,” adding, “Through active proposal activities, we will support the resolution of various regulations and difficulties that hinder corporate management activities, and together with the Economic Advisory Committee, we will deeply consider and seek alternatives to help the regional economy grow soundly.”

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