Wanju County Recruiting Participants for 'Startup Education' Program Until October 17

Basic and Advanced Courses Offered
Total of 50 Hours of Training

Wanju County in North Jeolla Province has launched the "2025 Wanju New Hope Startup Education" program to support the successful settlement of aspiring entrepreneurs and increase startup survival rates. Applications for participation are being accepted until October 17.

Wanju County Office Building View. Provided by Wanju County

According to the county on September 29, the program is structured to allow participants to learn everything from basic knowledge required for starting a business to practical commercialization skills in a step-by-step manner. It consists of a basic course (30 hours) and an advanced course (20 hours), totaling 50 hours.

The basic course will be held from October 30 to November 6, and the advanced course will run from November 10 to 13. The program is open to aspiring entrepreneurs preparing to start a business in Wanju County. Foreign nationals holding F5 or F6 visas are also eligible to apply. The training is entirely free of charge, and the number of participants is limited to around 20.

The curriculum covers essential practical topics for startup preparation, including ▲startup procedures and case studies ▲startup support systems ▲customer service communication ▲marketing strategies ▲use of social media ▲business plan development. The advanced course provides deeper learning on commercial district and location analysis, business feasibility validation, and hands-on business plan development.

Notably, the program also offers 1:1 personalized consulting and mentoring by professional startup consultants. This is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs apply what they have learned directly to their business plans and address real-world challenges encountered during the startup process. Through this approach, participants are expected to acquire not only knowledge but also practical and sustainable entrepreneurial skills.

Upon completion of the program, participants may receive special startup loan guarantees of up to 50 million won. Those who complete the first stage are eligible for up to 30 million won, and those who complete the second stage can receive up to 50 million won in funding. In addition, outstanding participants will receive extra points for customized design support programs.

Prospective entrepreneurs wishing to participate can apply by email or by visiting the Wanju Economic Center by 6 p.m. on October 17. Application forms and business plan templates are available on the Wanju County website. For more details, applicants can contact the Wanju Economic Center.

County Governor Yoo Heetae stated, "This startup education program is not just a series of lectures, but a customized program designed to significantly improve actual startup success rates. By combining startup procedures and know-how with professional consultant mentoring, we have ensured that aspiring entrepreneurs can build capabilities that are immediately applicable in real-world settings."

He added, "Starting a business is not only the realization of individual dreams but also a key driving force for the local economy. We will be a strong supporter so that everyone preparing for a startup can take on the challenge with confidence rather than fear, and we hope this opportunity will help many aspiring entrepreneurs open up new hopes for the future."

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