Yeonghae Neighbor-Cousin Village, 12 Startups Off to a Strong Start

Yeonghae-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, has been swept up in a wave of vibrant change. On May 28, an opening ceremony, signaling the successful first step of the 'Yeonghae Neighborly Village Startup and Startup Relocation Promotion Support Project,' was held with great success. Under the supervision of Pohang Union Technology Holdings, a total of 12 innovative startup companies have settled into new homes in Yeonghae and commenced full-scale business operations. These companies are poised to inject fresh vitality into the local economy by showcasing unique products and services linked to regional resources. Kim Gwang-yeol, the Mayor of Yeongdeok-gun, also personally visited the site to encourage each and every entrepreneur, sincerely wishing them successful settlement and prosperity in the region. The mayor's visit was more than just a simple attendance; it was a symbolic gesture demonstrating Yeongdeok-gun's firm commitment to support. Mayor Kim expressed strong expectations, stating that this youth startup initiative "will not only genuinely revitalize the local economy but also become a new turning point for population inflow." Furthermore, he articulated his ambition to "spare no effort in providing customized startup support to build a sustainable local startup ecosystem," thereby presenting a vision for the future of Yeonghae-myeon. The 'Yeonghae Neighborly Village' project is a core strategy of Yeongdeok-gun, extending beyond merely assisting startups to encouraging youth to settle in the region and overcome the crisis of local extinction. As various business support programs and events involving local residents are continuously planned, Yeonghae-myeon is expected to firmly establish itself as a hub of regional vitality.