Andong Mayor Kwon Gichang Visits OKF Seoul Headquarters... "We Will Provide Maximum Support"

320 Employed at Andong Plant
Exports to 180 Countries, Mid-sized Company

Andong Mayor Kwon Gichang visited the OKF headquarters in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 2nd and held a meeting with company officials.

The meeting was attended by OKF Chairman Lee Sangshin, company executives, Mayor Kwon Gichang, and investment attraction officials, where they listened to the company's current issues and difficulties and discussed ways to achieve mutual growth.

Kwon Gichang, mayor of Andong (left), is visiting the OKF headquarters in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, listening to product explanations from company officials.

OKF is a multi-beverage manufacturing company that moved into the Pungsan Agricultural Industrial Complex in 2008, creating over 320 jobs and currently exporting to more than 180 countries, having grown into a leading global mid-sized enterprise.

Mayor Kwon Gichang stated, "Even leading domestic conglomerates are facing difficulties due to the economic downturn, and I appreciate your efforts to secure a share of the global market by producing a diverse range of products. Andong City will continue to actively listen to and support companies’ concerns to ensure smooth business operations. I ask that companies take the lead in creating more jobs and investments."

Meanwhile, Mayor Kwon Gichang has been visiting companies in person, starting with SK Bioscience and Yuhan Health Headquarters, to listen to their concerns as part of efforts to create an 'eco-friendly corporate city full of investment and jobs.'