The Korea Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises announced that it held the '2026 CEO Seminar for Small and Medium Enterprises' at the Lotte Resort in Sokcho on October 8.
This seminar was organized to facilitate communication and exchange among small business cooperatives and associations, with over 60 attendees, including chairpersons of small business cooperatives and leaders of small business organizations.
During the seminar, participants engaged in policy discussions to address key issues in various fields, including economic policy, labor policy, and AI-related industries. They also shared insights on the achievements of past small business policies and future growth challenges.
Additionally, a Q&A session allowed attendees to identify on-the-ground challenges and explore development directions for small businesses and cooperatives.
Last year's seminar focused on strategies to overcome three major crises: low birth rates and aging population, trade issues, and the weakening of the manufacturing base.
Kim Ki-moon, president of the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises, emphasized, 'In light of concerns over the slow growth of the Korean economy, a paradigm shift from a large enterprise-centered approach to a small and medium enterprise-centered approach is necessary. The growth of small and medium enterprises directly contributes to the growth of the national economy, making proactive leadership in overseas market development and entry into new industries crucial for the small business sector.'
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