HUFS GTEP Leads the Way in Fostering Trade Talent

Strengthening Practical Skills at Domestic and International Exhibitions

The HUFS Regional Specialized Youth Trade Expert Training Project Group (GTEP) announced on May 12 that it has been strengthening its capabilities for entering global markets by consecutively participating in major exhibitions held in key regions of the Middle East and Asia.

HUFS GTEP Project Group Actively Engages in Domestic and International Trade Fairs... Cultivating Next-Generation Trade Talent

From April 14 to 16, the group participated in "Dubai Derma 2025," the largest skincare and beauty exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa, together with partner company Ayunmedi. Students Minjun Kim (International Finance, Class of 2021) and Seungmin Son (Thai Interpretation and Translation, Class of 2020) gained practical experience by handling product displays, consultations with distributors and buyers, supporting sales, and providing interpretation services at the event.

Earlier, from April 8 to 11, student Jaehun Lee (German, Class of 2019) participated in the "FHA-Food & Beverage" exhibition held in Singapore, together with partner company Gatbawi Gim. He conducted new product presentations and export consultations with buyers from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other countries.

Subsequently, from April 28 to 30, student Songeun Kim (Japanese Interpretation and Translation, Class of 2020) participated in "Beautyworld Japan 2025" held in Tokyo, together with partner company Ecosmac, where she was responsible for product promotion and Japanese interpretation.

In addition, the project group has been active domestically as well. It participated in several exhibitions, including the "2025 Seoul Coffee Expo" at COEX in Seoul, the "Korea Ramen Expo" at COEX Magok, and the "2025 Korea Coffee & Dessert Fair" at Suwon Messe, thereby deepening its understanding of the domestic trade industry.

The HUFS GTEP Project Group also plans to continue its field-centered education by dispatching students to the "Beauty Expo" to be held in Shanghai later this month.