- On the 4th, a workshop was held with 14 SMEs and representatives from partner organizations to share achievements
- The ‘Trade Delegation’ program has supported more than 70 companies over three years, establishing a platform for mutual growth
On the 4th, POSCO INTERNATIONAL (CEO Lee Kye-In) held a workshop to share the three-year achievements of the ‘Trade Delegation’ program, which supports the overseas expansion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
For the ‘2025 Mutual Growth Workshop: Trade Delegation Re-Connect Day,’ held at POSCO Tower in Songdo, Incheon, more than 30 participants, including those from 14 SMEs and representatives from partner organizations, attended to share outstanding examples of overseas expansion and discuss joint plans for the future.
The Trade Delegation program is an exemplary initiative for mutual growth that leverages more than 100 global networks established by POSCO INTERNATIONAL. POSCO INTERNATIONAL’s overseas branches and subsidiaries directly support SMEs for local market research and product validation. They also participate in contract negotiation processes to increase the export success rate for SMEs.
Since fully launching the program in 2022, POSCO INTERNATIONAL has connected more than 70 SMEs with at least 570 overseas buyers, facilitating over 1,200 consultations. So far, a total of 14 export consultation events have been held, and through active business discussions, numerous export contracts have been successfully concluded, providing substantial support for SMEs’ overseas expansion.
During the workshop, EUCNC Co., Ltd. and Reset Company Co., Ltd. presented outstanding examples of collaboration with POSCO INTERNATIONAL to identify local clients and conduct prototype validation in Malaysia, Indonesia, Poland, and more. In the subsequent networking session, POSCO INTERNATIONAL’s executives and employees with extensive experience as overseas expatriates listened to the challenges of overseas business faced by SMEs and proposed solutions.
Representatives from the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute and the Korea Trade Insurance Corporation also attended to share information on government support projects for SMEs and guidance on utilizing export insurance.
“Sharing outstanding examples and hearing about the challenges and overcoming processes faced by SMEs was very helpful,” said Oh Gye-dong, CEO of OZ Sepa Inc., who participated in the workshop. “POSCO INTERNATIONAL’s global network and practical experience will serve as a strong supporter in helping SMEs secure overseas competitiveness.”
“Through Trade Delegation, we are reducing the trials and errors that SMEs face overseas and increasing their chances of success by connecting them with verified partners,” remarked a POSCO INTERNATIONAL official. “We will continue to share our global network with SMEs to serve as a partner for mutual growth.”
POSCO INTERNATIONAL plans to continue operating export expansion platforms, such as Trade Delegation, and strengthen partnerships with relevant organizations, such as the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency, the Korea International Trade Association, and the Korea Foundation for Cooperation of Large & Small Businesses, Rural Affairs, to support the stable overseas expansion and growth of SMEs.
