Kangjin County is recruiting participants for the fourth round of its "2026 Small Business Facility Improvement Support Program" aimed at reducing the management burden on local small businesses and creating a competitive store environment.
This initiative seeks to enhance the operational competitiveness of local small businesses and improve customer satisfaction through facility upgrades. Eligible applicants must have been registered and operating in Kangjin County for at least six months as of the announcement date.
In previous years, the county supported 111 businesses in 2023, 61 in 2024, and 61 in 2025. This year, 50 businesses were selected in the first three rounds, and the fourth round will add seven more within the budget.
If the number of applicants exceeds the available spots, candidates will be evaluated based on annual revenue and the duration of business operations. Additional points will be awarded to businesses that are part of the Kangjin Love Gift Certificate program, affiliated with the Meokgaebi franchise, recognized as good price businesses, submitted a small business verification certificate, or completed the 2025 small business capacity-building training.
Funding will cover up to 70% of the facility improvement costs, with a maximum of 2 million won. Applicants must cover any value-added tax and costs exceeding the support limit.
Support areas include outdoor signage, interior design, display facilities, and safety equipment improvements. Eligible expenses include signage replacement and installation, wallpaper and flooring, lighting, partition walls, awnings, display and sales counter improvements, and the installation of fire prevention and security equipment, including CCTV.
However, expenses for simple cleaning, consumables, used equipment, rental costs, and general supplies such as computers, TVs, and air conditioners are not eligible for support. Additionally, businesses that received similar support within the last two years, those without revenue reported in the previous year, or those with no sales cannot apply.
Applications can be submitted in person at the local town or township office, by registered mail, or online through the Kangjin County Small Business Support Center until 6 p.m. on the 19th.
Lim Seong-su, head of the Kangjin County Tourism and Sports Bureau, stated, "We hope this support program alleviates the management burden on small businesses and creates a pleasant operating environment that satisfies both customers and merchants. We look forward to the active participation of small business owners in need of facility improvements."
For more details regarding this program, inquiries can be directed to the Regional Economic Connection Team at Kangjin County Office.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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