In Tae-yeon, the head of the Small Business Market Promotion Agency, stated on the 27th, "We will strengthen cooperation with local governments and communities to ensure that the agency can be a strong ally for local small businesses, traditional markets, and alley economies."
During his speech at the opening ceremony of the '2026 Summer Academic Conference of the Korean Association for Local Government Studies' held at the Korea Railroad Corporation in Dong-gu, Daejeon, In emphasized, "Sustainable development in the region is possible when local resources and capabilities are utilized, and the community works together to solve on-site issues," according to the agency.
The conference, which runs from the 27th to the 28th, focuses on the theme of 'Local Era and Balanced Growth' and will discuss policy agendas for sustainable regional development. Topics include decentralization, balanced development, responses to regional extinction, fostering local innovation and future growth industries, and cooperation among local governments.
The Small Business Market Promotion Agency plans to enhance collaboration among local governments and related organizations in line with the discussions on regional innovation and national balanced development at this conference. The agency aims to expand support for small businesses and traditional markets that reflect local characteristics and on-site demands, contributing to the revitalization of local economies.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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