Korea Federation of SMEs, Veterans Affairs Ministry Discuss Expanding Employment for Discharged Service Members
Patriots and Veterans Affairs Minister Kwon Oheul Visits the Korea Federation of SMEs
The Korea Federation of SMEs said it held a meeting with Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Kwon Oh-eul at its headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, on October 27, and discussed ways to cooperate on veterans affairs.
The meeting covered cooperation from the small and medium-sized business community in recognizing discharged service members' military experience, expanding employment opportunities for them, and promoting social contribution activities in the veterans affairs sector.
Kim Kimoon, chairman of the Korea Federation of SMEs, and Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Kwon Oeul pose for a commemorative photo at the federation's headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 27th. Korea Federation of SMEs
View original imageThe two sides agreed to work together to improve awareness so that the experience and capabilities gained through military service are also recognized in the workplace, and to strengthen job placement links between discharged service members and small and medium-sized businesses.
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Kim Kimoon, chairman of the Korea Federation of SMEs, said, "Discharged service members are valuable human resources who have developed a sense of responsibility and a range of practical skills during their military service. If these capabilities are put to use at small and medium-sized businesses, it would help both discharged service members make a stable transition back to civilian life and small and medium-sized businesses address labor shortages."
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