Following the appointment of Minister Lee So-young, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups is accelerating the selection process for leadership positions at its affiliated agencies. The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) has completed its recruitment process and is currently conducting document reviews, while the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (KOTEC) has finalized its executive recommendation committee.
According to government sources on October 19, KOSME activated its executive recommendation committee last month and has begun the public recruitment process for a new chairman. Given the subsequent document and interview evaluations by the committee, followed by the Ministry's recommendations, it is anticipated that the new chairman will be appointed by the end of this year.
A KOSME official stated, "The recruitment process has been completed, and we are currently in the document review stage," adding, "The results have not yet been submitted to the Ministry." KOSME Chairman Kang Seok-jin, who took office in September 2023, completed his three-year term on August 31.
KOTEC, which completed the formation of its recommendation committee in June, is preparing for the next steps. The term of KOTEC Chairman Kim Young-shin ended last month. A KOTEC official mentioned, "We plan to hold a board meeting soon and will issue an announcement thereafter," noting that results are expected by the end of November.
Hanyuwon has completed its interview evaluations and is awaiting the results of the personnel verification from the Blue House. However, Hanyuwon anticipates that organizational changes due to its merger with Public Shopping will impact the leadership selection process. The term of Hanyuwon CEO Lee Tae-sik expired in April.
A Hanyuwon official stated, "The interviews have concluded, and we are currently waiting for the Blue House's personnel verification results," adding, "We expect the results to be available by mid-November."
The Comprehensive Support Center for Disabled Enterprises may be absorbed by the Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled under the Ministry of Employment and Labor without any formal appointment process. The term of Chairman Jang Gi-jong ends this month. Jang has faced a somber atmosphere as progress on the long-sought elevation of the 'Disabled Enterprises Promotion Agency' has stalled.
A Jang official remarked, "Representatives from various disabled organizations have issued statements opposing the transfer of functions related to fostering disabled enterprises," emphasizing that sufficient consideration must be given to the unique characteristics of policies for disabled enterprises.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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