On May 2, Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dongyeon held a meeting with the executive board of the World Federation of Overseas Korean Traders Associations (World-OKTA) at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government.
World-OKTA is the largest overseas Korean economic network, established in 1981. It is an organization of overseas Korean businesspeople, consisting of about 7,000 diaspora CEOs and approximately 21,000 next-generation entrepreneurs, with 151 chapters in 70 countries.
Governor Kim Dongyeon met with nine attendees, including Chairman Park Jongbeom, and expressed his gratitude to the organization’s representatives for their efforts to support export channels for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Gyeonggi Province. He also discussed future plans for mutual growth and cooperation.
Governor Kim Dongyeon stated, "Due to the recent intensification of global tariff wars, many companies in the province are facing significant difficulties." He emphasized, "The role of World-OKTA is more important than ever, and I ask that you become a strong support for Gyeonggi companies as they enter overseas markets and pioneer new opportunities."
World-OKTA held the 26th World Leaders Convention and the 2025 Korea Products Fair in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, from April 28 to May 1. More than 250 domestic SMEs and member companies participated in the Korea Products Fair, engaging in export consultations with over 1,000 World-OKTA member companies.
Gyeonggi Province set up a booth at the fair with 16 companies to support the overseas market expansion of provincial businesses. The province plans to strengthen cooperation with World-OKTA and other overseas Korean networks to help SMEs secure a stable export base.
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