이총리, "기성기업 성장, 신규창업 못지않게 돕는다"<br /><br /> Starting a brand new business is tough and it's even harder to get back on the saddle after a devastating failure.<br />That's why the government is seeking to provide some much needed support, and also, strengthen the technology available for those starting new companies.<br /> Seoul's Prime Minister laid out some possible measures: Make it easier for SMEs to wind up if they have to.<br />Reduce the costs incurred by failed businesses.<br />Provide greater support for startups and generally reduce the pressure on entrepreneurs.<br /> Lee Nak-yeon noted the number of start-ups recorded an all-time high in H1 at nearly 52-thousand-800, up 6-point-8 percent on-year.<br />The PM also quoted a World Bank report ranking the nation fourth in in the world in terms of business environment and ninth in start-up environment.<br />Still, a local survey found 48 percent of young professionals are relunctant to go into business because of the difficulty of re-starting. <br />
