The Gyeonggi provincial government implements a policy to minimize the damage caused by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
- The provincial government has announced their plans to revitalize the local economy and domestic market related to the novel corona virus.
- 1) The Counseling Center for the Information Regarding 2019 Novel Coronavirus: Inquiries: SOS Counseling Center at Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator T. 031-259-6119
- 2) The amount of funding budged for SMEs is KRW 20 billion and KRW 50 billion for MEs. Funding is available within KRW 100 million per ME and KRW 500 million per SME. : Inquiries: Gyeonggi Credit Guarantee Foundation T.031-259-7760
- 3) Proving support for workers in the business fields which have been affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak, local MEs and disadvantaged groups in work in areas with reported confirmed cases by expanding the implementation of the projects in the creation of a public service employment.
- 4) Supporting solutions appropriate to the damage situation of a company to minimize damages related to exports to China, including priority support for export finance/insurance, market development support, etc. : Inquiries: Business and Trade Section, SOS Counseling Center at Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator T. 031-259-6119
- 5) Integrated management of the difficulties and damage to SMEs and MEs by setting up ‘The Reporting Center’ in Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator and Gyeonggi-do Market Revitalization Agency : Inquiries: Gyeonggi-do Market Revitalization Agency (MEs and the Self-employed Section T. 1600-8001)
- 6) If the current situation is prolonged, the government plans to consider local tax reductions, extension of the deadline for submitting acquisition/registration tax and deferment of collection/disposition for failure in (tax) payment for business operating in areas affected by outbreaks or businesses affected by the virus.
Source and Inquiries: Employment & Economic Policy Division, Gyeonggi Province
TEL. 031-8030-2815