Jinju Mayor Cho Kyu-il Promotes Global Marketing for Worldwide Expansion

Meeting with Ambassador Yeo Seung-bae in Malaysia
Requesting Support for Market Entry of Aerospace Companies like ANH Structure

Jo Kyu-il, the mayor of Jinju, Gyeongnam, drew attention by conducting global marketing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to support local companies' entry into the Malaysian market and to promote the global spread of Jinju K-Entrepreneurship.

The Jinju delegation, led by Mayor Jo, visited the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Malaysia on the morning of the 10th and met with Ambassador Yeo Seung-bae. They introduced Jinju's aerospace projects and discussed the entry of local aerospace company ANH Structure into the Malaysian market.

Mayor Jo explained Jinju’s ongoing aerospace projects, including small satellites, the KAI Rotary Wing Flight Center, and the Future Aviation Vehicle (AAV) Demonstration Center. He stated, "Jinju is positioning the aerospace industry as a core engine for future growth and is building the necessary foundation for it. We hope to expand technological cooperation and exchanges with Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia."

Jinju City - Help University, Group Photo of MOU for Spreading Entrepreneurship and Cooperation in Education, Culture, and Industry Sectors

He continued, "ANH Structure, a leading aerospace company in Jinju, possesses outstanding technology and competitiveness. I ask for the embassy's active cooperation so that the company can create new opportunities by entering the Southeast Asian market, with Malaysia at its center."

He also explained initiatives such as the establishment of the Korea Entrepreneurship Museum, the Jinju K-Entrepreneurship International Forum, and the commercialization of the K-Geosang tourism route. These projects aim to inherit and develop the entrepreneurial values of the founders of Korea's four major conglomerates?LG, GS, Samsung, and Hyosung?and to spread Jinju K-Entrepreneurship to the world. He asked for continued interest and support.

Ambassador Yeo Seung-bae expressed his agreement, stating, "Malaysia is the aviation industry hub of ASEAN and plans to accelerate aerospace technology development by 2040. Jinju's aerospace projects are significant not only for Malaysia but also for the industrial development of the entire Asian region."

He added, "I understand that ANH Structure is an internationally certified company capable of everything from design to manufacturing. We will actively cooperate and provide support, such as arranging meetings with Malaysian aviation operators and government officials, to help Jinju’s outstanding companies enter Malaysia. We will also cooperate to globally spread Jinju K-Entrepreneurship, an excellent Korean content."

In the afternoon, the Jinju delegation visited Help University and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the spread of entrepreneurship and mutual exchange and cooperation. The signing ceremony was attended by Mayor Jo Kyu-il, Help University President Paul Chan, Help University Co-founder Chan-Low Kam Yoke, and Help University Vice President Andy Liu, along with about 10 others.

The MOU includes the mutual exchange of excellent knowledge and information, the spread of human-centered entrepreneurship, and the promotion of education, culture, and industry.

Paul Chan, President of Help University, said, "Help University values human-centered entrepreneurship as a core value, which is similar to the value of Jinju K-Entrepreneurship. For this reason, we established the Human-Centered Entrepreneurship Center in February. We plan to establish a startup incubation center to further spread entrepreneurship and to host an international event in 2027 with the theme of human dignity in entrepreneurship. We hope Jinju will participate in this international event."

Mayor Jo Kyu-il said, "Jinju has been striving to spread the excellent values of Jinju K-Entrepreneurship, which respects humanity and emphasizes community values, to the world. I believe the Human-Centered Entrepreneurship Center established at Help University in February is the result of these efforts. I hope K-Entrepreneurship, the driving force behind Korea’s economic growth, will inspire dreams and hope for Malaysian youth and entrepreneurs. Through this agreement, I look forward to developing a cooperative partnership with Help University and will actively consider participating in the 2027 international event."

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