Credit Guarantee Fund Receives Minister of SMEs and Startups Commendation for Achievements in 'Comprehensive SME Lifecycle Support System'

The Credit Guarantee Fund received the Minister of SMEs and Startups Commendation in recognition of its establishment of a comprehensive, tailored support system that covers the entire lifecycle of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), from growth and crisis recovery to renewed challenges.

Lee Young-woo (center), Director of the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund, along with employees of the fund, are posing for a commemorative photo after receiving the Minister of SMEs and Startups Commendation at the '2026 Daegu-Gyeongbuk Small and Medium Enterprises Conference Award Ceremony' held on the 7th. Courtesy of the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund.

The Credit Guarantee Fund announced on July 8 that it was awarded the Minister of SMEs and Startups Commendation in the Outstanding Support Organization category at the '2026 Daegu Gyeongbuk Small and Medium Businessmen Conference' held on July 7. The awards for contributors to SMEs, jointly organized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korea Federation of SMEs, are given to individuals and organizations that have contributed to strengthening the competitiveness of SMEs and advancing the national industry.

The Credit Guarantee Fund was the sole recipient in the Outstanding Support Organization category, recognized for establishing and operating a comprehensive, tailored support system that not only assists the growth of SMEs, but also supports the recovery of companies in crisis and the renewed challenges of failed businesses. In particular, the operation of the 'Build-Up Program,' which facilitates the rapid normalization of companies experiencing temporary management difficulties such as declining sales, and the 'Value-Up Program,' which helps prevent insolvency for companies whose management has been weakened by complex crises, were highly commended.

The Credit Guarantee Fund also operates the 'Rechallenge Support Program' to assist failed businesses in making a comeback, earning high marks for its contribution to helping SMEs overcome crises and achieve management stability. Lee Eog-weon, Director of the Credit Guarantee Fund, stated, "We will continue our all-encompassing efforts not only to support the dynamic growth of SMEs, but also to create an environment where they can rebound and take on new challenges," adding, "We aim to be the most reliable partner for SMEs."

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