Director General Kang Seok-jin of the Small and Medium Business Administration noted on the 3rd that "this year should serve as a turning point for the administration to leap into a better future."
On this day, Director General Kang made these remarks at the Small and Medium Business Administration's 46th anniversary ceremony held at its headquarters in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, while emphasizing that "based on the experiences of the past 46 years, we must seek new growth drivers and move in a more innovative direction that aligns with the changing environment."
The anniversary ceremony was attended by over 150 employees, including Director General Kang, who took time to reflect on the Small and Medium Business Administration's 46-year journey and pledged a new vision for the upcoming future. The event began with a commemorative video highlighting the administration's history and employee interviews, followed by an awards ceremony for outstanding employees dedicated to supporting small and medium enterprises last year and a cake-cutting celebration.
The Small and Medium Business Administration presented its major tasks for sustainable growth and innovation, which include proactive responses to national and era-specific challenges, support for future technological innovations in small and medium enterprises, and the establishment of an organizational culture based on consideration and trust.
As the event concluded, Director General Kang said, "It has now been 46 years since the Small and Medium Business Administration was established in 1979 and has been running hand in hand with small and medium enterprises. Let's all unite so that the administration can be genuinely loved by small and medium enterprises and contribute to the development of the national economy."