by Song Jonggu
Published 18 Mar.2024 15:19(KST)
Updated 04 Aug.2025 18:28(KST)
The Gyeongnam Regional Small and Medium Venture Business Administration under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced on the 18th that Son Hanguk (56) has taken office as the 19th commissioner.
Commissioner Son, a native of Gongju, Chungnam, graduated from Gongju National University of Education High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Chungnam National University and a master's degree in Urban Administration from the University of Sheffield in the UK. He began his public service career in 1996 as a Grade 7 official.
His major career roles include serving as Director of Corporate Finance at the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Director of the Customer Informatization Office, and Head of Growth Support at the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Regional Small and Medium Venture Business Administration.
Commissioner Son stated, “I will always listen attentively to the vivid voices from the field of small and medium enterprises and small business owners in the Gyeongnam region and strive to actively reflect them in policies.”