South Korean industry and agriculture sectors host regional development events

The 26th National Quality Master Convention was held in Gyeongju, South Korea, bringing together approximately 300 masters and industry officials. The event focused on sharing technical expertise and quality innovation strategies to maintain manufacturing competitiveness amidst rapid shifts toward AI and digital technologies.

During the convention, Gyeongju native Lee Chi-woo received the Korea Quality Management Association President's Award for his contributions to fostering cooperative environments for quality innovation. The National Quality Master system, established in 1991, serves to transfer technical skills to small businesses and future generations.

In a separate initiative, 31 certified Jeju rural convergence industry companies conducted a promotional event in Shanghai, China. The three-day event showcased 82 products to expand the export market for Jeju's agricultural and processed food products. The promotion included buyer consultation sessions and marketing support from Chinese social media influencers to strengthen the presence of Jeju's food and cosmetic products in the Chinese market.