# Gangwon Medical Device Exhibition 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gangwon-medical-device-exhibition-2026
> Updated: 2026-09-10T00:10:51.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The 22nd Gangwon Medical Device Exhibition (GMES 2026) opened in Wonju, featuring 147 domestic and international companies. The event was designed to expand global market reach through 1:1 export consultations, networking, and the display of advanced technologies, including mobile medical systems for emergency response.

By the conclusion of the exhibition, the event achieved a record-breaking export contract value of $40.55 million (approximately 54.7 billion KRW), representing a 12.2% increase over the previous year and exceeding initial targets. Success was attributed to enhanced buyer matching and pre-event online consultations. The exhibition also provided regulatory support via a forum featuring international experts to assist companies with global market entry.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Gangwon Medical Device Exhibition achieves record $40.55 million in exports

The 22nd Gangwon Medical Device Exhibition (GMES 2026) in Wonju recorded a record $40.55 million in export contracts, driven by enhanced buyer matching and advanced medical technology showcases.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gangwon-medical-device-exhibition-achieves-record-4055-million-in-exports

### 2026-09-03: GMES 2026 opens to expand global markets for Gangwon medical devices

The 22nd Gangwon Medical Device Exhibition (GMES 2026) has launched in Wonju, featuring 147 companies and 140 buyers to drive global and domestic sales for regional medical technology.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gmes-2026-opens-to-expand-global-markets-for-gangwon-medical-devices

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Cite as: Gangwon Medical Device Exhibition 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gangwon-medical-device-exhibition-2026