Korea Development Bank and Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism Launch Recruitment for 8th Cohort of 'Rising Leaders 300' Program for Midsize Enterprises

The Korea Development Bank and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism are recruiting midsize and prospective midsize enterprises for the 'Rising Leaders 300' program, offering up to 300 billion won in loans and 1% interest rate discounts. The 8th cohort recruitment runs until August 14, with the program supporting financial and non-financial services including export solutions, ESG consulting, and digital transformation. The initiative aims to identify enterprises with growth potential and strengthen industrial competitiveness through collaboration between government and financial institutions.