KOSME Holds On-Site Communication for the Advancement of K-Shipbuilding SMEs

On-Site Meeting with 91 In-House Partner Companies of Samsung Heavy Industries

On March 4, the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) announced that it held a meeting titled "KOSME On-Site Solutions" at the Samsung Cultural Center of Samsung Heavy Industries in Geoje City, Gyeongnam, with the aim of supporting the advancement of small and medium-sized K-shipbuilding companies.

This meeting was organized to promote the leap forward of K-shipbuilding, which has recently regained momentum thanks to the expansion of global orders. Sixteen key stakeholders attended the meeting, including Sukkyoon Kang, Chairman of KOSME, Hoyul Bang, Head of Win-Win Cooperation at Samsung Heavy Industries, and Jinseok Yoon, Chairman of the In-house Partners Council. Additionally, representatives from 91 in-house partner companies of Samsung Heavy Industries also observed the meeting.

Jungjingong Headquarters, Jinju, Gyeongnam

Participants at the meeting raised a variety of on-site opinions, including: expanding financial support for high value-added shipbuilding processing, addressing the workforce shortage in the shipbuilding industry, and extending network loans to partner companies. In particular, this session went beyond the previous "KOSME On the Go" initiative and was operated under a new "KOSME On-Site Solutions" model, focusing on solving on-site challenges. While the agency continued with policy fund and workforce support briefings and explanations to prevent third-party unfair intervention as before, it strengthened its "on-site solution" support method by providing one-on-one consultations and tailored solutions to participating partner companies through dedicated consulting booths.

Sukkyoon Kang, Chairman of KOSME, stated, "For Korea's shipbuilding industry to rise again as the global leader, the role of small and medium-sized enterprises that have supported the industry on the front lines is vital," adding, "KOSME will continue to focus on providing on-site solutions so that the engine of K-shipbuilding's advancement can operate vigorously."

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