Public institutions lead September 2026 brand reputation rankings

According to big data analysis by the Korea Institute of Corporate Reputation for September 2026, several South Korean public institutions achieved top rankings in their respective categories.

In the Ministry of SMEs and Startups category, Public Shopping Home ranked first with a brand reputation index of 9,854,971. It was followed by the Korea Technology Finance Corporation in second place and the Korea Small Enterprise and Market Service in third.

In the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries category, Busan Port Authority secured the top position with a brand reputation index of 4,587,300. Incheon Port Authority ranked second, while the National Maritime Museum took third place.