Director Kim Hyungon of Gyeonggawon Introduces 'K-Food' to the World at First Japanese Food Exhibition Since Inauguration

The Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency successfully operated the Korea Pavilion at the '2025 Japan Tokyo International Food Exhibition (FOODEX)' in collaboration with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA).

From the 11th to the 14th, at Tokyo Big Sight in Japan, where over 2,900 companies from 74 countries participated, the agency operated the Korea Pavilion with 11 domestic SMEs, including 5 companies based in Gyeonggi-do. It recorded export consultations worth $47.72 million and contract pursuits worth $18.41 million, and announced on the 16th that two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) were signed on-site.

A view of the 'Korea Pavilion' opened by the Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency at the Tokyo International Food Exhibition held at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan, from the 11th to the 14th. Provided by Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency

The agency provided comprehensive support to the companies participating in the Korea Pavilion, including 70% coverage of booth rental and setup costs, 100% coverage of one-way transportation costs for exhibition items, and local interpreter matching services.

Kim Hyun-gon, head of the agency, stated, "Japan is the largest export market for Korean food products. Through this exhibition, we confirmed that K-Food can be even more competitive in the Japanese market. We will actively support follow-up management for participating companies to ensure that consultation results lead to actual exports."

The agency plans to continue providing ongoing management to help the participating companies achieve tangible export results.

Additionally, to expand the entry of food companies from the province into the Japanese market, the agency plans to operate the Gyeonggi-do Pavilion at the 'Japan International Food Exhibition (JFEX)' to be held in Tokyo this July.

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