November 1-3, Ulsan Exhibition & Convention Center, Over 2,000 Domestic and International Businesspeople from 40 Countries Worldwide Attend

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] The 20th World Korean Business Convention, the largest international business exchange event for overseas Korean entrepreneurs and domestic businesspeople, is set to open in Ulsan.


Ulsan City announced that it will host the 20th World Korean Business Convention at the Ulsan Exhibition & Convention Center from November 1 to 3, lasting three days.


Marking its 20th anniversary, this year's convention will be held under the theme "Great Korean Business 20 Years, Embracing the World," with around 2,000 domestic and international businesspeople from 40 countries attending. It is expected to build economic exchange and win-win networks and serve as a foothold for domestic companies to enter overseas markets.


Key events on the opening day, November 1, include the opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m., a welcoming luncheon hosted by the Ulsan Mayor, a Korean Business Forum, presentations, and a dinner hosted by the Chairman of the Korea International Trade Association.


On November 2, there will be the first round of the startup pitching competition, a Leading CEO discussion, special lectures and meetings for young leaders (Young Business Leaders), and a dinner hosted by the Chairman of the Overseas Koreans Foundation.


The final day, November 3, will feature the closing ceremony, a farewell luncheon, and the Jang Bogo Award ceremony.


The Korean business youth recruitment job training interviews will be held over two days on November 2 and 3, while the corporate exhibition and one-on-one business meetings (business meetings) will be held continuously throughout the three days.


Additionally, during the convention, various business agreements (MOUs) are expected to be signed through active business exchanges between domestic companies and organizations and Korean businesspeople, as well as among Korean businesspeople themselves.


Ulsan City expects that through the 20th World Korean Business Convention, the strengthened Korean business network will enable quick recognition and response to changes in international markets by industry, effectively adapting to the paradigm shifts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution era, and leading future industries.



Mayor Kim Doo-gyeom said, "We have prepared this convention with special attention and affection to make it the most successful business event ever," adding, "We hope it will provide opportunities for local companies to enter overseas markets and serve as a chance to create tangible results by revitalizing not only key industries but also new growth industries."


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