SME Ministry Selects 188 Firms for K-Export Strategic Product Program

South Korea’s SME ministry selected 188 small and medium-sized companies in beauty, fashion, lifestyle and food for its 2026 K-Export Strategic Product program. Foreign consumers and global distribution experts assessed 983 applicants for innovation, scalability and local competitiveness, and winners can use networks and tailored programs from Olive Young, Shinsegae, Musinsa, Gmarket and Lotte Mart. They will also receive priority for global expansion projects and preferential access to export vouchers, overseas certification, exhibitions and trade consultations.