Listening to On-Site Challenges and Discussing Policy Directions
"Alleviating Burdens on Small Business Owners Is the Top Priority"

Lee Byungkwon, Second Vice Minister of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, visited the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprise on November 17 as his first field schedule since being appointed as the inaugural Vice Minister dedicated to micro enterprises. During the visit, he listened to policy issues and challenges faced by micro enterprises on the ground.


Lee Byungkwon, Second Vice Minister of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, visited the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprise on the 17th in Yeouido, Seoul, to discuss policy issues related to micro enterprises with officials from the federation. Ministry of SMEs and Startups

Lee Byungkwon, Second Vice Minister of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, visited the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprise on the 17th in Yeouido, Seoul, to discuss policy issues related to micro enterprises with officials from the federation. Ministry of SMEs and Startups

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During this visit, a wide range of opinions were shared regarding recent changes in the business environment for micro enterprises and the overall support policies needed. There was also an extensive discussion on the direction of policy implementation that can be tangibly felt at the field level.


Song Chiyoung, President of the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprise, said, "We hope that the newly established Vice Minister dedicated to micro enterprises at the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, created in response to the aspirations of micro business owners, will faithfully reflect the voices from the field in policy. We will actively support future policies for micro enterprise support and the government's on-site activities."



Vice Minister Lee stated, "The 7.9 million micro enterprises are a solid foundation for the people's economy and local communities. As the inaugural Vice Minister dedicated to micro enterprises, I will ensure the effective implementation of policies to alleviate the management burden on micro enterprises and strengthen their growth base, based on constant communication with the industry."


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