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220 jump-up companies selected Support doubled starting next year
D-6 Deadline November 13 · Application deadline for 2027 Jump-Up Program participation
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In short
This is a government support program that helps small businesses grow into mid-sized enterprises.
Starting next year, the number of selected companies increases from 100 to 220.
Businesses receive differentiated support up to 1.5 billion won depending on sales size.
Key facts
When
Applications for the 2027 Jump-Up Program are being accepted until November 13.
Who
The Small Venture Business Administration and Small Venture Business Promotion Agency target small businesses with annual sales of 10 billion won or more.
What
220 companies will be selected and receive up to 1.5 billion won per company for commercialization costs.
How
Companies are divided into 3 tracks by sales scale and receive differentiated annual support of 200-750 million won.
What it means for me
Small businesses aiming to grow into mid-sized enterprises should check the expanded support details.
If you operate a company with annual sales of 10 billion won or more, you can check application eligibility and track options.
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Korea National Oil Corporation Recruits 7 private experts
Deadline Deadline October 30 · Application deadline for private expert recruitment
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In short
Korea National Oil Corporation is recruiting 7 private experts.
The company is looking for experienced professionals in reserve facility construction and AI fields.
Applications are accepted from October 20 to 30.
Key facts
When
Application deadline is from October 20 to 30.
Who
Korea National Oil Corporation is proceeding with recruitment under CEO Son Ju-seok.
What
The company will hire a total of 7 people: 2 open-term contract workers and 5 experienced professionals.
How
Candidates will be selected in reserve facility construction, AI and data innovation, crude oil trading, and cybersecurity fields.
What it means for me
Job seekers interested in public institution career recruitment should check the application requirements.
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Mild patients hospitalized 5.5 trillion won in 5 years
In short
Patients who do not need hospitalization are staying long at long-term care hospitals.
Over the past 5 years, 5.5 trillion won in health insurance has been spent on these patients.
Half of hospitalized patients could be cared for at home or nursing facilities.
Key facts
When
Statistics were analyzed for 5 years from 2021 to 2025.
Who
Mild patients admitted to long-term care hospitals with low medical need or optional admission status.
What
Of 7.26 trillion won in treatment costs for mild patients, health insurance covered 5.54 trillion won.
How
Last year, 47.1% of 131,142 mild patients had long-term care insurance grades.
What it means for me
Increased health insurance spending may intensify pressure for premium increases.
If a family member is hospitalized at a long-term care hospital, it is worth checking on long-term care insurance grade applications.
