9 Companies Selected as Winners of the 7th Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Job Awards

Wellfine Wins Excellence Award at the 7th Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Job Awards -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Photo Credit: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Government Office Wellfine has been honored with the Excellence Award at the 7th Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Job Awards. The Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Jin-tae Kim) and the Gangwon Economic Promotion Agency announced the selection of winning companies for the 7th Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Job Awards, a program aimed at recognizing outstanding businesses that have contributed to job creation and employment stability in the province, while promoting a culture of happy workplaces. This year, a total of 33 companies participated in the awards. After eligibility screenings by local cities and counties, the selection process included quantitative and qualitative evaluations, on-site inspections, and a final review by the judging panel. Ultimately, nine companies were selected as award recipients. The Grand Prize was awarded to UbioLogics Co., Ltd. (Chuncheon). The Excellence Awards were given to: * OnsecaCero Co., Ltd. (Wonju) * World Chemical Co., Ltd. (Chuncheon) * Wellfine Co., Ltd. (Hoengseong) * Jiweon Bio Co., Ltd. (Chuncheon) * PharmaResearch Bio Co., Ltd. (Gangneung) * Hansang International Co., Ltd. (Wonju) * Human Systems Co., Ltd. (Wonju) The Special Award, newly introduced this year, was presented to Todamaterials Co., Ltd. (Wonju) for its exemplary achievements in job creation practices. Awarded companies will receive various benefits including a trophy, preferential participation in employment environment improvement programs, deferment of local tax audits, and promotional support. The award ceremony will take place on June 24 at the Sky Convention in Chuncheon, and will be broadcast on G1 TV. Man-ho Kim, Director of Economic Affairs for Gangwon Province, stated, “We hope the Job Awards will help publicize and spread successful employment practices throughout the region. Gangwon Province will continue to actively support the growth of quality, private-sector-driven jobs.” Original article source: Sports Seoul | Reporter: Ki-won Kim (Chuncheon)

Wellfine Attends Luncheon Meeting for Outstanding Job-Creating Companies

Our CEO was invited to and attended the Luncheon Meeting for Outstanding Job-Creating Companies, held at the Government Complex Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul.   Photo Credit: Ministry of Economy and Finance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok Meets with Outstanding Job-Creating Companies, Emphasizes “Investment in Future Talent” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Choi Sang-mok, held a luncheon meeting with representatives from nine companies recognized for excellence in job creation. During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Choi expressed his appreciation for the companies’ ongoing efforts to boost employment and emphasized the importance of investing in future talent. He urged companies to take into account the challenges facing youth employment and to continue providing ample opportunities for young people. He also highlighted the government's commitment to supporting corporate innovation and growth through regulatory reforms and the promotion of new industries.   Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok delivers opening remarks at the Luncheon Meeting with Representatives from Nine Outstanding Job-Creating Companies, held on the 27th at the Government Complex Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul.(Photo: Ministry of Economy and Finance) The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on the 27th that Deputy Prime Minister Choi held a luncheon meeting at the Government Complex Seoul with representatives from nine outstanding companies in job creation. The luncheon was organized to express gratitude to representatives of excellent companies that have made efforts to increase employment, and to hear their opinions on the necessary government support. From the government side, Deputy Prime Minister Choi was joined by Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Moon-soo, Ministry of Economy and Finance Assistant Vice Minister Yoon In-dae, Director of Industrial Policy at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Lee Seung-ryul, and Director of SME Policy at the Ministry of SMEs and Startups Noh Yong-seok. Deputy Prime Minister Choi emphasized, “The breakthrough to overcome recent internal and external uncertainties is ‘corporate innovation and growth,’ and for that, investment in future talent is the key.” He continued, “I would like to thank the outstanding job-creating companies that are leading future investment through increased employment,” and asked, “Given the current difficult conditions for youth employment, please pay special attention to providing sufficient opportunities for the younger generation.” He added, “We will concentrate policy capabilities on corporate innovation and growth so that investment in talent by companies can return as even greater results.” He also expressed the government’s policy will, saying, “We are operating a ‘hotline’ to resolve employment difficulties for companies, as well as pushing forward regulatory reforms and fostering new industries.” Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Moon-soo stated, “Jobs are created by businesses,” and added, “To spread and support models like the outstanding companies, we are managing excellent local companies on a one-to-one basis and reorganizing consulting projects to be demand-centered to improve corporate competitiveness and quality of working life.” Company representatives who attended the luncheon presented policy ideas such as: Training excellent talent in line with industrial demand, Expanding financial and tax incentives for companies hiring youth, Supporting regional companies in attracting outstanding talent. They also requested improvements in systems such as the 52-hour workweek and procedures for hiring foreign workers. The relevant ministries agreed with these suggestions. They responded by saying, “Relevant ministries will promptly come up with solutions, and for tasks that require social consensus, we will discuss them through bodies such as the Economic, Social and Labor Council.” Finally, Deputy Prime Minister Choi emphasized, “The government is working hard to create a business-friendly environment, but I still feel that there is a lot lacking,” and “We will expand field contact points and work to create changes that businesses can actually feel.” Original article source: Edaily

강원TP, 레전드50+ 2.0 선정확인서 수여

  강원테크노파크(원장 허장현)가 ‘레전드50+’ 프로젝트에 선정된 기업에 선정확인서를 수여하고 주요 유관기관들의 기관별 지원사업을 안내했다. 강원테크노파크는 강원지방중소벤처기업청에서 ‘2025년 지역특화 프로젝트 레전드50+ 2.0’ 사업설명회 및 선정확인서 수여식을 개최했다고 26일 밝혔다. 이번 선정확인서 수여식에는 ㈜단미푸드, 농업회사법인 밥(주), ㈜웰파인 등 16개 기업이 참석해 선정확인서를 받았다. 사업설명회에는 △강원특별자치도 △강원지방중소벤처기업청 △중소벤처기업진흥공단 △기술보증기금 △KNU창업혁신원 등 주요 유관기관이 참여해 기관별 지원 사업을 종합적으로 안내했다. 한편, ‘레전드50+’ 프로젝트는 광역자치단체가 기획하고 중소벤처기업부가 3년간 집중적으로 지원하는 지역 중소기업 육성 대표 정책 브랜드다. ’25년부터 ’27년까지 진행되며, 올해 3월 공고를 통해 ’25년 참여기업을 모집 중이다.