[2026-01-27]Korea Public Procurement Service Expands Support for Overseas Market Entry in 2026

The Public Procurement Service (PPS) has finalized its 2026 support plan to help Korean companies enter overseas procurement markets.
The overseas procurement market is valued at about KRW 2,700 trillion, with a focus on supporting innovative, technology-advanced, and G-PASS companies.
Efforts include expanding entry into international organization markets and strengthening export competitiveness through cross-ministerial cooperation.

[2026-01-27]PPS Expands 2026 Overseas Public Procurement Support for SMEs and G-PASS Firms

The Public Procurement Service has finalized its 2026 plan to boost support for SMEs and innovative companies entering overseas public procurement markets.
The total support budget will increase to KRW 1.8 billion and demonstration funding to KRW 20 billion in 2026, with new programs for G-PASS enterprises.
PPS aims to strengthen global competitiveness by expanding international cooperation and tailored support for Korean suppliers.

[2026-01-18]Korean Government Launches ‘K-Export Star 500’ to Boost Promising Exporters

The Korean government has launched the ‘K-Export Star 500’ project to nurture 500 promising companies into star exporters with annual exports exceeding $10 million.
Five specialized agencies, including KOTRA, will provide support in premium marketing, certification, export finance, and R&D consulting, with selected companies receiving up to 560 million KRW and one-on-one mentoring.
This initiative aims to address export polarization and achieve $1 trillion in exports, with applications open until February 11.