Yangju City Holds On-Site Meeting at "Crafter Korea" to Discuss Support for Young Workforce

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province recently visited the acoustic guitar manufacturing company Crafter Korea (CEO Park Junseok), located in Hoejeong-dong, to listen to the company's difficulties and hold a meeting to seek practical support measures.

Yang Soo-hyun, mayor of Yangju City, recently visited the acoustic guitar manufacturing company Crafter Korea (CEO Park Junseok) located in Hoejeong-dong to listen to the company's difficulties. Provided by Yangju City

Founded in 1972, Crafter Korea is a third-generation, family-run company specializing in handmade acoustic guitars. With its long history, the company enjoys high brand recognition both domestically and internationally. However, it is currently facing the challenge of an aging workforce in its production sites.

At the meeting, CEO Park Junseok stated, "Most of our manufacturing workers are in their 50s and 60s, so securing young talent is urgently needed for the company's continued growth." He requested support for creating an environment where young people can work long-term and for assistance with recruitment.

In response, Yangju City provided detailed information on youth recruitment policies currently operated by the central government, Gyeonggi Province, and Yangju City, and stated that it would actively consider mid- to long-term support measures at the municipal level.

Yang Soo-hyun, Mayor of Yangju, and other attendees are taking a commemorative photo during their recent visit to the acoustic guitar manufacturing company Crafter Korea, located in Hoejeong-dong. Provided by Yangju City

An official from Yangju City said, "We will reflect the vivid voices from the field in our policies to create a 'business-friendly city,'" adding, "We also plan to continuously expand customized support policies tailored to the characteristics of each company in the future."