The Korea Nara Marketplace Expo 2026 is Korea’s premier public procurement exhibition, supporting SMEs and innovation.
This year’s event introduces an AI special exhibition and improved buyer engagement for greater impact.
The expo will be held from March 25 to 27, 2026, at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.
South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor and Jeju Province have agreed to supply water and cooling kits to mobile workers during the summer heat.
This initiative aims to protect delivery riders, courier drivers, and substitute drivers from heat-related illnesses.
The agreement was signed on March 23, 2024, with implementation set for the 2024 summer season.
South Korea has designated 21 countries as priority quarantine regions for infectious disease control in 2026 Q2.
Travelers from these regions must submit Q-CODE or a health questionnaire upon entry.
The new designations take effect from April 1, 2026.
KOPPEX 2026 is Korea’s largest public procurement expo, supporting SMEs and innovation.
The event features 700 companies, a new AI Special Pavilion, and revamped awards.
KOPPEX 2026 will take place at KINTEX from March 25 to 27, 2026.
South Korea announced comprehensive policy directions for SMEs focusing on innovation, regional growth, and fair competition.
Key changes include expanded R&D support, regional talent programs, and stronger protections against unfair practices.
The policies were presented on March 20, 2026, with implementation beginning in 2024 and new laws planned for the first half of the year.
The South Korean government is reforming civil service recruitment to expand opportunities for regional talent.
Key changes include new regional bonus points, unified residency requirements, and expanded career recognition.
Implementation begins in 2025 for most sectors, with phased changes for police and fire exams by 2028.