The first thing the government pays attention to is preventing the collapse of the job market and revitalizing the hopes of young people. The slowdown in employment in traditional industries such as manufacturing and construction has been pointed out as the main culprit in weakening the basic strength of our economy. Accordingly, the government plans to take a breather in the job market by sequentially implementing the 'Youth Employment Recovery Plan' based on a detailed analysis of vulnerable groups. In particular, by expanding programs that directly link education and employment in cutting-edge fields such as agentic AI, we are focusing on nurturing future-oriented talent rather than simply increasing jobs. This is evaluated as a structural prescription to improve long-term national competitiveness beyond a simple economic stimulus package.

Major improvement in life-related services that can help people feel the economy is also a key axis of this policy. Regulating unfair marketing practices, so-called ‘dark patterns,’ and introducing guidelines to increase transparency in the subscription economy are important steps forward in making the digital consumption environment healthier. In addition, attempts to introduce AI-based self-driving buses to rural areas with weak transportation infrastructure and to attract new demands such as pet funeral services to the institutional system will substantially improve the quality of life of the people. These changes suggest that public services are evolving beyond simply providing administrative convenience into a service platform that proactively resolves citizens' daily inconveniences.

The financial support system for small and medium-sized businesses is also undergoing fundamental changes. The policy of moving away from the existing blind guarantee support to evaluate future growth potential and introduce a specialized credit rating model using non-financial data is very encouraging. The strategy to secure financial soundness by boldly resolving non-performing loans worth KRW 2.2 trillion, while increasing the self-reliance of the local economy by establishing a regional specialized guarantee worth KRW 2 trillion by 2030 stands out. This shows the government's strategic shift from viewing small business owners as mere objects of protection to recognizing them as agents of regional economic growth and strengthening their competitiveness.

Innovation efforts in the private sector are also actively taking place in line with the government's policy direction. The collaboration between LG Household & Health Care and the Seoul Economic Promotion Agency to discover and foster startups in the beauty and consumer tech fields is a good example of collaboration between companies and public institutions to revitalize the market. At the same time, events such as the '2026 Seoul Urban Manufacturing Fair' that brand small businesses' products and develop sales channels serve as a practical bridgehead to increase the competitiveness of the urban manufacturing industry. This public-private partnership model combines the infrastructure of large corporations with the flexible technological capabilities of startups to create synergies that advance into the global market, and will become a key engine that accelerates the pace of innovation in our economy.