Kyungsun Min, Goyang Mayoral Candidate, Kicks Off 'Local Economic Revitalization' Focused on Small Business Owners

Kyungsun Min, the Democratic Party candidate for Goyang mayor, held a meeting with the chairpersons of the Goyang Merchants Association and expressed his determination to implement measures to revitalize the local economy with a focus on small business owners.

Minkyung Sun, candidate for mayor of Goyang City, is holding a meeting with the presidents of the Goyang City Merchants' Association on the 19th. Photo provided by candidate Minkyung Sun

During the meeting held at candidate Kyungsun Min’s campaign office on the 19th, representatives from the Goyang Merchants Association pointed out excessive regulations and budgetary barriers compared to other local governments.

The representatives stated, "Goyang City unilaterally demands a '30% self-funding requirement for public project applications,' which is not seen in other cities or counties, making it difficult to apply even for well-intentioned support programs." They also requested, "Please become a strong pillar for small business owners by simplifying unreasonable ordinances, such as the complicated owner consent procedures that hinder the expansion of traditional markets and shopping districts."

In response, candidate Kyungsun Min expressed deep empathy for the issues faced on the ground and presented three effective policy alternatives.

First, Min announced, "When the new Goyang municipal administration is launched, we will directly involve small business experts recommended by the Merchants Association in the policy advisory body." He added, "Rather than relying solely on administrative perspectives of public officials, we will have on-site merchant representatives participate from the policy design stage to develop the most effective detailed policies."

Regarding budgetary barriers that hinder merchants, Min emphasized, "We will boldly improve unreasonable regulations and the excessive self-funding ratio, and completely overhaul the matching structure to ensure that small business owners in Goyang are not excluded from receiving national and provincial support."

Kyungsun Min declared, "I will make sure to remove the stigma that Goyang is a difficult place to do business," adding, "While I will communicate with humility, I will pursue policy implementation vigorously to create a Goyang where small business owners thrive first."

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