[2025-12-15]SMEs Ministry Extends Application Period for COVID-19 Relief Program

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced the extension of the application period for the COVID-19 relief program for small business owners until June 30, 2026.
The program offers up to a 7-year extension on repayment periods and a 1% interest rate reduction for those who have been diligently repaying direct loans from the Small Enterprise and Market Service.
Applications can be made online through the SME policy fund website or at 78 support centers nationwide.

[2025-12-15]Ministry of SMEs and Startups to Recruit Companies for Export Voucher and Global Small Giants Projects

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced the recruitment of companies for the Export Voucher program and the Global Small Giants 1,000+ project.
The Export Voucher program supports SMEs with marketing services needed for export and overseas expansion, with the first round aiming to recruit 2,000 companies.
The Global Small Giants 1,000+ project designates SMEs with export sales of over $100,000 and provides preferential support for overseas expansion and financial aid.

[2025-12-15]Personal Information Committee’s 2030 Advisory Group Presents Youth Policy Proposal

The Personal Information Protection Committee held the performance presentation of the 2nd 2030 Advisory Group.
The advisory group presented youth policy proposals in three sections: protection and utilization, prevention of infringement and strengthening rights, and communication and cooperation.
The proposed policies will be reviewed by experts and reflected in actual policies.

[2025-12-15]FTC Imposes Fines for Collusion in Organic Coagulant Bidding

The Fair Trade Commission decided to impose corrective orders and fines totaling 4.35 billion KRW on eight companies for collusion in bidding for organic coagulants and to prosecute one company.
Organic coagulants are polymers used in water purification, available in powder and liquid forms.
SNF Korea and Kolon Life Science were producing powder-type organic coagulants and agreed on the winning bidder and bidding prices for each tender.