A Special Winter Supporting Young Entrepreneurs
Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwangdeok) held the 3rd term opening ceremony and Christmas market event at the Namyangju City Youth Startup Center on the 13th, welcoming the third cohort of young entrepreneurs and creating a festive space for citizens to enjoy together.
Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, is giving a greeting speech at the 3rd opening ceremony and Christmas market event held at the Namyangju City Youth Startup Center on the 13th. Provided by Namyangju City
This event was organized to commemorate the onboarding of the third cohort at the Youth Startup Center and to promote the activities of the entrepreneurs. The ceremony included speeches from the new residents, congratulatory remarks, a commemorative photo session, and a tour of the startup store.
Afterwards, various side events were held for citizens to participate in, including a Christmas market, one-day class experiences, a flea market, and celebratory performances. Namyangju City’s ambassador, Gaogai, also held a congratulatory performance and fan signing event, further energizing the atmosphere on site.
Now in its third term, the Youth Startup Center provides young people with a comprehensive startup support space, where they can use office space for two years at an affordable monthly rent of 50,000 to 100,000 won, and receive practical support such as education and consulting. This year’s recruitment for the third cohort saw a competition rate of 2.7 to 1, with a final selection of 11 teams.
Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, is giving a greeting speech at the 3rd opening ceremony and Christmas market event held at the Namyangju City Youth Startup Center on the 13th. Provided by Namyangju City
Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, attended the 3rd opening ceremony and Christmas market event at the Namyangju City Youth Startup Center on the 13th, cutting a cake with the attendees. Provided by Namyangju City
Notably, the third cohort includes a number of businesses that reflect the needs and trends of the younger generation, such as overseas direct purchase-based online shopping malls, pet photography, and craft classes. These additions are expected to further activate the center’s role as a complex space that combines entrepreneurship and culture.
Mayor Joo Gwangdeok, who attended the event, stated, “I sincerely congratulate our young entrepreneurs on their startups, and the city will spare no effort in supporting our youth as we create the future together.”
Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, is inspecting the 3rd term opening ceremony and Christmas market event venue at the Namyangju City Youth Startup Center on the 13th. Provided by Namyangju City
Meanwhile, in addition to the Youth Startup Center, the city is expanding support spaces for young people by establishing regional facilities such as the Byeollae Youth Startup Lab and Youth Flower Space branches 2 to 4 through public-private partnerships. The city also plans to expand spatial support throughout the urban area so that young people’s ideas can become reality.
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