Chilgok County Governor Kim Jaeuk Leads 10 SMEs in Malaysian Market Push

Meet local economic organizations and buyers to expand export channels
Local government boosts companies' credibility

Kim Jaeuk, governor of Chilgok County in North Gyeongsang Province, has embarked on economic diplomacy to help local small and medium-sized enterprises enter overseas markets.

Kim Jaewook, governor of Chilgok County, and representatives of the market development team, including 10 local small and medium-sized businesses, pose for a commemorative photo at Incheon International Airport before departing to explore export markets in Malaysia. [Photo provided by Chilgok County]

Chilgok County said that a market development delegation comprising Governor Kim and 10 local small and medium-sized enterprises departed for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 21 to develop export markets there.

The delegation will work to identify potential customers and build cooperative networks by taking part in export consultations with local buyers and visiting economic organizations, alongside companies in the fields of auto parts, industrial materials, food and household goods.

In particular, an auto lighting parts company that previously withdrew from the Malaysian market amid competition with low-priced Chinese products has joined the delegation to explore a return to the market.

The delegation also plans to visit local manufacturing organizations and auto parts associations to discuss ways to expand industrial exchanges.

Chilgok County plans to use the network of buyers and economic organizations established during the visit to support follow-up consultations and identify potential customers. It will also strengthen follow-up management to help turn export consultations into actual contracts.

“The local government will directly promote the technological capabilities and product competitiveness of local companies and support them so that local buyers can trade with confidence,” Governor Kim said. “We will actively support companies in securing new customers and expanding exports.”

Continued follow-up support is important to ensure that local governments’ on-the-ground sales efforts lead to tangible export contracts and a successful return to the market.

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