Hansol Paper to Provide Up to 3 Million Won in Free Paper to Small and Medium Publishing and Printing Firms

"Publishing and Printing Partnership Project"
200 One-Person and Independent Publishers to Be Selected

Hansol Paper announced on July 16 that it will launch the "Publishing and Printing Partnership Project" to support small and medium-sized publishing and printing companies suffering from sluggish domestic demand and rising production costs.

Hansol Paper plans to select 200 small and medium-sized publishing and printing firms—including one-person and independent publishers—and provide each with free paper valued at up to 3 million won per company.

This project was initiated in light of the growing operational burden on the publishing and printing industries as management uncertainties persist both domestically and internationally due to the prolonged Middle East conflict and continued slowdown in domestic demand.

The initiative also reflects feedback from the field, noting that small and medium-sized publishers and printing companies with limited financial resources are increasingly postponing the release of new publications or reducing print volumes.

The support is open to small-sized and independent publishing and printing companies, including one-person operators. Any company that produces printed materials—regardless of genre or category, such as novels, essays, study guides, or commercial brochures—is eligible to apply.

To ensure fairness, the final 200 companies will be selected through a computerized random draw. All procedures, including filming the draw, will be transparently managed and recorded on video.

Applications will be accepted starting July 15 through the official Hansol Paper website. Only the minimum documentation necessary to verify eligibility is required for submission. Even after selection, administrative procedures will be minimized so that the paper can be delivered as quickly as possible.

A Hansol Paper representative stated, "The publishing and printing industries are important partners who have grown alongside the paper industry. We hope this project will provide practical support to small and medium-sized companies facing challenging business conditions due to the prolonged Middle East crisis. Moving forward, we will continue sustainable win-win initiatives to foster an ecosystem where the publishing, printing, and paper industries can grow together, rather than offering only one-off support."

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