Kim Ikang, Mayor of Gwangju Seo-gu Office, Visits Local Companies... Listens to Their Difficulties

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dong-ho] On the 28th, Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, visited DJ Logistics (CEO Kim Yong-ho) and OK Hardware (CEO Kim Young-ho), located in Dongcheon-dong, to console the workers and listen to the current status and difficulties of the companies.

According to Seo-gu on the 29th, DJ Logistics has been operating a specialty store for daily necessities for over 20 years and has grown into Gwangju's largest wholesale business specializing in more than 40,000 types of daily necessities. It also provides wholesale and consulting services for startup entrepreneurs in daily necessities.

OK Hardware is a department store specializing in hardware tools. It continuously strives to improve quality and introduce excellent product lines to meet customer demands according to market conditions, and also contributes to job creation, including youth employment.

They serve as the president (DJ Logistics) and secretary-general (OK Hardware) of the 'Dongcheon-Yudeok Enterprise Exchange Association,' which consists of a total of 47 small and medium-sized enterprises, actively engaging in activities for mutual growth and development through information exchange with member companies.

Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu, said, "I thank the many companies that have donated scholarships to revitalize the economy and nurture local talent despite difficult circumstances," and added, "Seo-gu will develop and implement various policies to create a business-friendly environment for small business owners and self-employed people."

Meanwhile, the Dongcheon-Yudeok Enterprise Exchange Association has donated a total of about 130 million won in scholarships to the Seo-gu Scholarship Foundation since 2015.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dong-ho baekok@asiae.co.kr