"Looking for Aspiring Power Online Sellers"... Ministry of SMEs and Startups Collaborates with Naver and Kakao

Up to 50 Million KRW Commercialization Funding Support
Utilizing Naver and Kakao's Educational Infrastructure

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups is partnering with online platform companies such as Naver and Kakao to nurture entrepreneurial online sellers.

Minister Oh Young-joo of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups visited the Seoul Metropolitan Small Business Specialized Support Center in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, on the 15th and viewed products produced by small business owners. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

On the 27th, the Ministry announced that it will recruit applicants for the 'Online Seller Training Program' until the 22nd of next month.

The program is one of the tracks under the 'Strong Small Business Support Project.' It aims to cultivate entrepreneurial online sellers by utilizing the online sales and educational infrastructure owned by companies like Naver and Kakao.

Starting this year, after completing basic education including hands-on training with artificial intelligence (AI) tools conducted by experts, marketing solution strategies, and selling techniques, outstanding trainees will receive one-on-one mentor coaching and participate in multiple planned live sessions. Additionally, excellent trainees will be supported with up to 50 million KRW in commercialization funds to develop and utilize services and products optimized for online platforms.

Selected online sellers will be given preferential treatment in support projects such as Local Creator, Strong Small Business, Neighborhood Funding, and Matching Loans, and will be intensively nurtured as Lycon.

Oh Young-joo, Minister of SMEs and Startups, stated, “Even in difficult times, small business owners based on creativity are actively using online and digital means to overcome crises. In addition to entrepreneurial online sellers, we will introduce innovative and diverse educational programs to nurture entrepreneurial small business owners into global lifestyle innovation companies and local brands.”

For more details and to apply for the program, visit the ‘Sosangongin24’ website.

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