Daejeon City hosts international business consultation for local firms

Daejeon City will host an international business consultation meeting at Hotel ICC on the 28th, linked to the ‘2026 World Korean Business Consultation’. The event aims to support local small and medium-sized enterprises in expanding their export markets and establishing new global trade channels.

A total of 55 companies and 63 buyers from China, Japan, Vietnam, and the United States are expected to participate. Key Japanese participants include major supermarket chain Ito-Yokado and Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH), which will consult with local consumer goods companies regarding cosmetics, food, and household items.

From the United States, Continuum Healthcare Network and Advent Healthcare will explore cooperation with local bio-healthcare and medical device firms. Vietnamese companies such as PTI (Thong Nhat) and GEM FOOD will discuss distribution in the local market, while Chinese firms like Hangzhou Yizi Intelligent Technology and Nanjing Zibaili Digital Technology will engage with advanced technology and manufacturing companies.

In addition to business meetings, a program featuring medical wellness experiences and local tourism tours will be held to promote Daejeon’s medical and tourism industries.