○ Recruiting 110 companies for H1 and H2 of “2026 Trade Expert Overseas Marketing Support Program”
– Trade experts matched with Gyeonggi-based export companies in need of expertise and personnel
– Tailored consulting by experts to support export SMEs’ overseas market expansion

Gyeonggi Province is accepting applications until March 15 for companies wishing to participate in the “2026 Trade Expert Overseas Marketing Support Program.”

The program aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the province that require export experience and specialized personnel by matching them with experienced trade experts. The program is expected to help SMEs expand into global markets through customized consulting, which includes navigating overseas marketing strategies and identifying new buyers.

Trade experts consist of professionals with over 20 years of experience in import and export operations across a wide range of industries, providing detailed guidance throughout the entire export process. Notably, participants are given the chance to choose a trade expert best suited to their specific industry and export conditions, enabling more effective and tailored support.

The monthly fee per company is KRW 550,000, of which Gyeonggi Province provides 70% (KRW 385,000), while the participant covers the remaining 30% (KRW 165,000).

This year, Gyeonggi Province plans to recruit approximately 110 export SMEs, of which 55 will be selected in the first half (April–July) and 55 in the second half (August–November). Eligible applicants are SMEs with their headquarters or manufacturing facilities based in Gyeonggi Province.

Companies wishing to participate may apply via the Gyeonggi Enterprise Portal (egbiz.or.kr) by March 15. The required documents are the application form along with other supporting materials such as a business registration certificate and an export performance certificate.

Following the evaluation process, selected companies will be notified individually by email in late March.

Park Kyung-seo, Director of the International Trade Division at Gyeonggi Province, stated, “We hope this program will serve as an opportunity for export SMEs in the province to explore new overseas markets and further strengthen their export capabilities by teaming up with trade experts,” adding, “Gyeonggi Province will continue to assist local SMEs in sharpening their competitive edge on the global stage.”