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Busan City Launches Tailored Support Programs for Industrial Accident Prevention — Applications Open from April 1

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The City of Busan (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced the launch of its “Tailored Support Programs for Industrial Accident Prevention”, starting April 1, to enhance workplace safety at small-scale enterprises with fewer than 50 employees.

The initiative comes in response to the expanded application of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act to smaller workplaces (effective January 27, 2024). Many small businesses face challenges complying with new safety requirements, and the city aims to support them by funding the establishment of safety and health systems through two sub-programs:

• 1.Occupational Safety and Health Certification Support Program

• ○Supports first-time certification for safety management systems such as ISO 45001 and KOSHA-MS

• ○Eligible businesses: Companies based in Busan with fewer than 50 employees and subscribed to industrial accident insurance

• ○Support: Up to KRW 3 million per company for consulting and audit fees

• ○Application deadline: April 16

• ○Submit application by email (sjpark@btp.or.kr) or in person to Busan Technopark

• ○Around 17 companies will be selected and notified by April 28

• 2.Joint Safety Manager Support Program

• ○Provides additional local funding to organizations selected for the national Joint Safety Manager Program

• ○While the central government provides up to KRW 2.5 million per month per person (80% of costs), Busan City will additionally contribute up to KRW 3.75 million per person per year (10% of total cost)

• ○Around 30 individuals will be supported

• ○Eligible applicants: Organizations selected for the 2025 national Joint Safety Manager Program by the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA)

• ○Applications accepted from April 1 on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted

• ○Submission method: Email (sjpark@btp.or.kr) or in-person to Busan Technopark

KOSHA’s national application round is open from March 31 to May 30, 2025, with monthly selections. Interested groups can contact the KOSHA Busan Office at ☎ 051-520-0600 or email jsa@kosha.or.kr. Once selected, they may also apply for Busan City’s additional financial support.

Kim Bong-chul, Director General of the Digital Economy Bureau of Busan, stated:

“Through this support program, we aim to help small businesses build systematic safety and health management systems to prevent workplace accidents. Busan City remains committed to ensuring the daily safety of our working citizens.”

For detailed information, refer to the announcement posted on the Busan Technopark website, or contact the Disaster Safety Industry Center at Busan Technopark (☎ 051-914-5421).