Kim Jungtae, President of Jeonju Chamber of Commerce & Industry: "Preparing for the Next 100 Years"

Celebrating 91 Years: Honoring Those Who Contributed to Regional Economic Growth

Championing Business Interests and On-Site Support: Preparing for the Next Century

The Jeonju Chamber of Commerce & Industry has celebrated its 91st anniversary. Having endured turbulent times from the Japanese colonial period to liberation, industrialization, the Asian financial crisis and the global financial crisis, and even the transformation of the industrial structure, the Jeonju Chamber is now preparing for a new century together with local businesses.

On September 28, the Jeonju Chamber held its 91st anniversary ceremony, attended by award-winning employees from member companies and the Chamber’s secretariat. During the event, they reflected on the past 91 years and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the future of the local economy, guided by the voices of businesses on the ground, according to a statement released on the 29th.

At the ceremony, company employees and Chamber staff who contributed to revitalizing the local economy and advancing regional businesses were recognized with awards from the Governor of North Jeolla Province, the Mayor of Jeonju, and the President of the Jeonju Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Over the past 91 years, the Jeonju Chamber has represented the interests of the region’s commercial and industrial sectors, responding to evolving business environments and voicing concerns on behalf of the local economy. It has protected business interests, conveyed operational difficulties that arise in the course of management to relevant organizations, and served as a bridge between businesses, government agencies, and related institutions on local economic issues.

The role of the Chamber has changed with the times, recognizing that business growth creates more jobs and strengthens the foundation of the local economy. While the Chamber previously focused on safeguarding business rights and responding to economic issues, its areas of support have recently expanded to include talent recruitment, regulatory reform, ESG management, and responding to industrial change.

Efforts by the Jeonju Chamber to listen to companies’ concerns directly at business sites are part of this ongoing evolution. By identifying the real-world challenges businesses face, suggesting policy improvements, and providing information on available support programs, the Chamber is working to narrow the gap between businesses and government administration.

Kim Jungtae, President of the Jeonju Chamber of Commerce & Industry, expressed that for this 91st anniversary, the Chamber intends to focus more closely than ever on addressing issues facing the local economy at the grassroots level.

President Kim stated, "For the past 91 years, the Jeonju Chamber of Commerce & Industry has represented the comprehensive interests of the region, giving voice to local businesses, resolving management challenges, and leading solutions to key economic issues. Going forward, we will continue to listen closely to the needs of businesses and work to closely connect companies with government, legislative bodies, universities, and related organizations, so that business growth and regional development progress together."

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