Defense Industry MICE Association Receives Approval from DAPA... "Aims to Become a K-Defense Export Platform"

Full-scale Launch of Integrated MICE Platform Connecting Industry, Government, and Military

The Korea Defense Industry MICE Association announced on the 24th that it has received official approval from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration to establish itself as an incorporated association.

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The association plans to serve as a mediator that links the defense industry with the MICE industry to support entry into the global defense market and to strengthen communication among industry, government, and the military. Lee Sangcheol, Secretary-General of the association, stated, "The defense industry is undergoing a paradigm shift from a security focus to an industry focus," and added, "We will serve as a catalyst for sustainable export expansion."

The association plans to cooperate with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, the Agency for Defense Development, KOTRA, and others to support participation in domestic and international defense exhibitions, enhance export competitiveness based on MICE, and provide promotional consulting. Ryu Junhyeong, MICE and PR Director, said, "We will develop this into a global defense MICE platform with participation from experts in industry, academia, research, government, and the military," and added, "We aim to grow it into an internationally recognized export support channel, similar to the Davos Forum."

The association will hold its inaugural event and vision declaration ceremony in mid-August at the Defense Convention of the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan, Seoul.

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