Kang Seok-jin: "Supporting SMEs to Become the Growth Engine of Our Economy"

Emphasis on the Need for Selection and Concentration in Support

Kang Seok-jin, the newly appointed chairman of the Small and Medium Business Corporation (SBC), stated that he will actively support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to become the growth engine of our economy.

Chairman Kang, who took office on the 1st, said in a meeting with reporters on the 7th, "While it is important to help struggling companies operate properly, selection and concentration are also necessary. We will provide support to create conditions for SMEs to grow and become stepping stones leading our economy."

Director Kang Seok-jin is speaking about the institution's key promotion directions during his first visit and inaugural greeting to the press corps.

In particular, Chairman Kang announced that he will focus on field-centered support for SMEs. He said, "SBC employees will definitely visit the field to listen to what is truly needed and strengthen customized support."

He also emphasized cooperation with related organizations. Chairman Kang said, "Cooperation with related organizations is very important to create synergy. We must join forces to establish a foundation for SMEs to grow and develop." To this end, he plans to take the lead and extend a helping hand first.

Regarding the operation of SBC, he said he will maximize organizational capabilities. He stated, "Starting in September, we will form an organizational innovation team to diagnose which parts of the organization need strengthening and how to foster ultra-gap industries and new industries. From December, we will reorganize the organization to create an environment where we can work energetically in the future."

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