Small business owners in Gwangju City gathered to foster unity aimed at revitalizing the local economy and commercial districts.
According to the city, the Gwangju Small Business Association held the '4th Gwangju Small Business Day' event on October 11 at Cheongseok Park, with participation from small business owners and citizens.
The event was organized to encourage the hard work of small business owners, who are the backbone of the local economy, and to strengthen exchanges and cooperation among members.
The event was divided into two parts: a sports competition and an opening ceremony.
During the sports competition, participants engaged in various games, including traditional Korean shuttlecock kicking, fostering camaraderie. The opening ceremony featured awards and gratitude plaques for outstanding small businesses that contributed to local economic development and commercial revitalization, along with celebratory performances.
Attendees included Gwangju Mayor Park Kwan-yeol, National Assembly member So Byeong-hoon, and Gwangju City Council Chair Park Sang-young, who encouraged small business owners and supported the development of local commercial districts.
Participants noted that the event was significant for fostering communication and interaction among local merchants.
In particular, the various sports activities and performances helped strengthen the bonds within the community.
Kim Cheol-hwan, vice president of the Gwangju Small Business Association, expressed gratitude to all small business owners for their efforts in maintaining the local economy despite challenging business conditions. He added, 'I hope this event serves as an opportunity for small business owners to gain strength and move forward together.'
Mayor Park Kwan-yeol emphasized the importance of small businesses as key players in the local economy, stating, 'We will listen to the voices from the field and work to establish practical support measures to alleviate management burdens, helping local commercial districts regain vitality.'
Meanwhile, the Gwangju Small Business Association is committed to addressing the on-site challenges faced by small business owners, proposing relevant policies, and providing guidance on various support programs, education, and management assistance to protect the rights and improve the business environment for local small businesses.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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