Chungnam Province Holds 2024 Major Business Briefings for 15 Public Institutions

Governor Kim Tae-heum Urges Thorough Implementation of Promises Made to Residents

Chungnam Provincial Government

Chungnam Governor Kim Tae-heum held a meeting with the heads of public institutions in the province to share major business plans for this year and discuss future directions.

On the 18th, Chungnam Province held the "2025 First Half Public Institution Heads' Major Business Report Meeting" in the main conference room of the provincial government building, attended by Governor Kim, directors, and about 40 participants including the heads of 15 public institutions under the province.

Prior to the meeting, the province exchanged signed performance contracts with the heads of public institutions, reaffirming their commitment to establishing a performance-driven management system for each institution.

The 44 key tasks to be promoted under the performance contracts include: ▲Expanding region-led research and building public-private cooperation (governance) for collaborative research ▲Laying the groundwork for creating value in national heritage ▲Supporting region-specialized companies at various stages of growth, among others.

At the meeting, Chungnam Development Corporation announced plans to supply the "Chungnam-type Live Together" model throughout the province, foster new growth hubs, secure drivers for the local economy, and strengthen its public role for the welfare and development of residents. The Chungnam Lifelong Education and Talent Development Foundation reported its focus on enhancing residents' capabilities with customized programs for each life stage and improving the management efficiency of the Chungnam Student Housing Center.

Chungnam Technopark plans to advance the manufacturing of local core industries, foster transition projects for achieving a carbon-neutral economy, and strengthen support for the hydrogen industry. The Chungnam Economic Promotion Agency will focus on enhancing the self-reliance of small business owners, providing employment services tailored to residents' life stages and social classes, supporting labor transitions in carbon-neutral industries, and strengthening on-site economic monitoring.

The Chungnam Credit Guarantee Foundation aims to significantly expand credit guarantee support to overcome sluggish domestic demand and continue expanding management guidance for the successful start-up and growth of small businesses. The Chungnam Social Service Institute set goals for sustainable and innovative research, providing customized services and protective environments for at-risk youth.

The Chungnam Culture and Tourism Foundation will work to strengthen the competitiveness of the tourism industry for a successful "Visit Chungnam Year" and reinforce a virtuous cycle in the arts sector. The Chungnam Information and Culture Industry Promotion Agency will focus on establishing Chungnam as a hub for esports and fostering the game industry, while the Korea Confucian Culture Promotion Institute will develop and operate Confucian culture programs in line with current trends.

Governor Kim emphasized, "The contract tasks of each institution are promises made to the residents for this year, so please do your utmost to ensure their thorough implementation."

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