Mayor Lee Kangdeok of Pohang Joins Forces with World Korean Businesspeople to Drive Global Growth of Regional Industries

Attending the World Korean Business Convention...
Strengthening Global Networks for Regional Industries
Joint Promotional Booth by the Association of Mayors of Major Korean Cities
Pohang City Showcases Local Companies

Lee Kangdeok, Mayor of Pohang and President of the Association of Mayors of Major Korean Cities, attended the "29th World Korean Business Convention & 2025 Korea Business Expo Incheon" held at Songdo Convensia in Incheon for four days starting from October 27. He promoted the investment environment of major Korean cities and took the lead in strengthening cooperation with the global Korean business network.

The 29th World Korean Business Convention & 2025 Korea Business Expo Incheon. Provided by Pohang City

This convention is a major global business event that brings together Korean businesspeople from 153 cities in 73 countries, as well as domestic and international entrepreneurs. It is regarded as an important platform for expanding the overseas networks of local governments and revitalizing regional economies in Korea.

Through this event, Mayor Lee actively promoted the investment appeal and industrial competitiveness of Pohang and other major Korean cities to the global market, while exploring ways to expand overseas business networks linked to regional industries.

The Association of Mayors of Major Korean Cities, chaired by Mayor Lee, is operating a joint promotional booth at this event with participation from 19 member cities. The booth introduces each city's industrial competitiveness, investment infrastructure, and business support policies, showcasing the economic potential of Korea's major cities to the world.

Additionally, Pohang City is operating a separate promotional booth on October 28 and 29. This Pohang booth features 10 leading local companies in future industries such as bio, secondary batteries, and hydrogen, including Sugaeco (plant-based eco-friendly detergents) and GEVR (lithium-ion battery fire suppression).

Through this event, the city plans to showcase the technological capabilities and investment environment of its core industries to businesspeople from around the world, thereby expanding its foundation for entering the global market.

Mayor Lee stated, "I have deep respect for Korean businesspeople who are dedicated to the development of Korea and our regional economies, even amid growing global economic uncertainty." He added, "I hope this World Korean Business Convention will further solidify the global Korean business network and lead to increased exchange and cooperation across various industries."

Mayor Lee also visited the event in person to encourage participating companies and emphasized the importance of continued innovation and collaboration for building Pohang's new industrial ecosystem.

Lee Kangdeok, Mayor of Pohang, delivering a greeting at the "29th World Korean Business Convention & 2025 Korea Business Expo Incheon" held on the 27th at Songdo Convensia in Incheon.

Pohang City plans to continue playing a leading role in regional growth and balanced national development as the chair city of the association, by fostering close cooperation among major Korean cities and maintaining ongoing exchanges and partnerships with overseas Korean businesspeople and global companies.

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