Mayor Cho Kyu-il of Jinju Requests National Assembly Support for 'Korea Entrepreneurship Center' Project

Meeting with Representative Kim Sung-won, Industry, SMEs, and Startups Committee Chair; Request for Cooperation in Securing National Funding
Plan for a Multi-Purpose Facility with Education, Experience, Exhibition, Startup, and Research Functions

Jinju City in South Gyeongsang Province has requested support from the National Assembly for the establishment of the 'Korea Entrepreneurship Center,' a project currently being pursued by the city.

The city stated that on September 29, Mayor Cho Kyu-il met with Representative Kim Sung-won, Chair of the National Assembly's Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs, and Startups Committee, at the National Assembly main building. Mayor Cho presented the vision for the establishment of the Korea Entrepreneurship Center and requested cooperation in driving the project forward and securing national funding.

During the meeting, Mayor Cho explained that Jinju is historically significant due to its association with the founders of major domestic companies. He emphasized the need for a national facility that can preserve and exhibit materials related to entrepreneurship and be used for educational purposes.

Jinju City plans to develop the Entrepreneurship Center not merely as an exhibition or memorial hall but as a multi-purpose facility incorporating entrepreneurship education and experience, startup support, research, and domestic and international exchange.

Mayor Cho stated, "A national-level platform is needed to systematically inherit the value of entrepreneurship and link it to the nurturing of future talent," requesting attention and support from the National Assembly.

Representative Kim Sung-won listened to the presentation on the purpose and direction of the project and expressed his intention to support and remain engaged in its progress going forward.

Jinju City has been engaged in discussions with relevant ministries, including the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, explaining the necessity for the Entrepreneurship Center and the direction of the project in order to secure national funding.

The city plans to continue consultations with the National Assembly, central government, and other relevant agencies to secure the necessary government funding and proceed with related procedures to advance the project.

Jinju City is expanding its consultations from the government to the National Assembly regarding the establishment of the 'Korea Entrepreneurship Center.' In order to realize the project, it is crucial to secure national funding, develop specific operational plans, and define a distinct role for the center as a state-level facility.

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