Gyeongsang Region Export SMEs Collaborate for 'Export Plus' Initiative

Meeting with SMEs in the Materials, Components, and Precision Machinery Sector

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (Minister Lee Young) announced on the 31st that it held a meeting with export-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the materials, parts, and precision machinery sectors located in the Gyeongsang region at the Gyeongnam Small and Medium Venture Business Administration. This event was organized to understand the current export status of intermediate goods such as materials, parts, and precision machinery, which are key export items for Korean SMEs, and to listen to the difficulties faced on the ground.

The SMEs attending the meeting proposed ▲expansion of policy funds ▲securing manpower for SMEs ▲export support projects (certifications, exhibitions, etc.) ▲expansion of support for long-established companies in addition to startups. After the meeting, attendees including Lee Dae-hee, Director of SME Policy at the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, visited the production facilities of ‘Taerim Industry,’ a participating company, to tour the smart factory construction site.

Director Lee Dae-hee stated, "The management environment for SMEs is challenging due to the global economic downturn and high interest rates," adding, "The opinions heard through the meeting will be actively reflected in future policy formulation, such as SME export support measures."

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