The Ministry of SMEs and Startups said on the 9th it is seeking candidates for the "2026 commendations for merit in responding to local extinction." The awards will go to individuals and organizations that have helped create jobs and expand the resident population in their regions.
The awards will consist of nine Minister of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) commendations. Any individual, small and medium-sized enterprise, institution, or organization that contributed to revitalizing the economy in areas at risk of extinction may apply from the 10th to the 31st. Applications should be submitted by email to the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA).
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) will finalize award candidates after document review and a merits review committee. The commendations will be presented at the SME Convergence Expo to be held in November.