Choi Hyekyung, President of Gwangju Small Business Association, Receives Presidential Citation for Contributions to Small Business Development

Choi Hyekyung, president of the Gwangju Small Business Association, received the Presidential Citation at the "2025 Korea Small Business Conference" in recognition of her contributions to fostering local small businesses and supporting mutual growth.

Choi Hyekyung, president of the Gwangju Small Business Association, is receiving the Presidential Citation at the "2025 Korea Small Business Conference" in recognition of her contributions to fostering local small businesses and supporting mutual growth. Provided by Gwangju City, Gyeonggi Province

The awards ceremony took place on October 31 at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang City, Gyeonggi Province, during the "2025 Korea Small Business Conference." The event was hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and co-organized by the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprises and the Small Enterprise and Market Service, under the theme "Small Businesses Opening Today, Korea Connecting Tomorrow," bringing together small business owners and stakeholders from across the country.

As president of the Gwangju Small Business Association, Choi Hyekyung has actively led field-oriented policies for small businesses, spearheading practical support initiatives such as registering alley-type shopping districts, transitioning to smart stores, and providing closure support. She has also been highly recognized for developing various programs to stabilize management and strengthen the self-sufficiency of small businesses, thereby revitalizing local commercial districts and promoting a culture of mutual growth.

Choi stated, "This award is not an individual achievement but a result created collectively by all small business owners in Gwangju," adding, "Moving forward, I will continue to listen to voices on the ground and further strengthen support systems that enable us to grow together."

Meanwhile, the Gwangju Small Business Association plans to use this recognition as an opportunity to further enhance its initiatives to protect the rights and interests of local small business owners and strengthen their competitiveness.

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