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Century Small Business Designation (Century Store, Century Craftsman Business, 백년소상공인(백년가게·백년소공인) 지정): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

300 designated in 2026 · certification plaque, online sales channels, linked preferential treatment for policy funds (valid 5 years)

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit: Century Store (백년가게, excluding manufacturing, small merchants with 30 or more years in business) and Century Craftsman Business (백년소공인, manufacturing, skilled small manufacturers with 15 or more years in business) receive a confirmation certificate and plaque, online entry and promotion support, and linked preferential treatment in small business support programs. Also included in the eligibility for the Innovative Growth Promotion Fund (general type).
Who is eligible: 30 or more years in business (Century Store) / skilled small manufacturers with 15 or more years in manufacturing
When to apply: Once a year: announced 2026.1, applications January-February, evaluation March-April, certificates issued in May · new announcement expected for 2027
How to apply: Apply online at Small Business 24 (소상공인24, sbiz24.kr) · 1357
Important notes: 2026 applications closed.
Note: The 2026 designation scale was expanded from 100 to 300. Not direct cash support.

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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Century Small Business Designation (Century Store, Century Craftsman Business, 백년소상공인(백년가게·백년소공인) 지정): who can receive it?

30 or more years in business (Century Store) / skilled small manufacturers with 15 or more years in manufacturing

Century Small Business Designation (Century Store, Century Craftsman Business, 백년소상공인(백년가게·백년소공인) 지정): how do I apply?

Apply online at Small Business 24 (소상공인24, sbiz24.kr) · 1357

Century Small Business Designation (Century Store, Century Craftsman Business, 백년소상공인(백년가게·백년소공인) 지정): how much will I receive?

Century Store (백년가게, excluding manufacturing, small merchants with 30 or more years in business) and Century Craftsman Business (백년소공인, manufacturing, skilled small manufacturers with 15 or more years in business) receive a confirmation certificate and plaque, online entry and promotion support, and linked preferential treatment in small business support programs. Also included in the eligibility for the Innovative Growth Promotion Fund (general type).

Century Small Business Designation (Century Store, Century Craftsman Business, 백년소상공인(백년가게·백년소공인) 지정): when can I apply?

Once a year: announced 2026.1, applications January-February, evaluation March-April, certificates issued in May · new announcement expected for 2027