At the Sangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry New Year’s Gathering
Public-Private Cooperation Relaunched
Business-Centered Growth Strategies Set in Motion
Business leaders in Sangju, North Gyeongsang Province, shared a collective commitment to revitalizing the local economy during the first official event to mark the start of the new year.
The Sangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by Chairman Cho Sunje, held the "2026 New Year’s Gathering for Business Leaders" at the Mariance Wedding Convention in Sangju on January 8. At the event, they declared the beginning of public-private cooperation aimed at overcoming crises and moving toward growth.
More than 100 people attended the event, including Oh Sangcheol, Deputy Mayor of Sangju, Lee Jaehun, Director of Economic and Trade Affairs for North Gyeongsang Province, provincial council members Nam Youngsook and Kim Honggu, Ahn Kyungsook, Chairperson of the Sangju City Council, city council members, heads of local organizations and institutions, and members of the press.
The participants shared practical solutions to enhance the competitiveness of local industries and businesses, even amid ongoing domestic and international uncertainties, and agreed to focus on a "field-oriented" approach to economic administration.
In his New Year’s address, Chairman Cho Sunje stated, "I extend my deepest respect to all business leaders who have been a steadfast pillar for the Sangju economy despite the rapidly changing business environment." He added, "In 2026, the Sangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry will serve as a partner driving corporate innovation and growth, making this a year when the people of Sangju can truly feel the changes." He especially emphasized the importance of resolving business challenges and providing tailored support to deliver tangible results on the ground.
In his congratulatory remarks, Deputy Mayor Oh Sangcheol said, "Sangju City is preparing for a new leap forward in the new year with a heightened sense of responsibility, so that the efforts of entrepreneurs who have steadfastly supported the field under difficult circumstances do not go in vain." He continued, "We will swiftly address the difficulties faced by local businesses and implement commerce policies tailored to the region’s characteristics at a rapid pace, thereby creating a virtuous cycle where businesses grow and the region thrives."
This New Year’s gathering was seen as more than a simple exchange of greetings; it was recognized as an occasion where the business community and public administration pledged to cooperate with a focus on practical execution. The business leaders of Sangju plan to designate 2026 as the "Year of Solidarity and Action," taking active steps to improve the local economic structure and lay the foundation for future growth.
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