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aT recruits companies for K-food online export consultation to expand global reach
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aT recruits companies for K-food online export consultation to expand global reach

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) is recruiting companies for an online export consultation.
  • The event aims to expand K-food exports to new global markets.
  • Participating companies will receive support including 1:1 consultations and interpretation services.

South Korea is bolstering its K-food exports through an upcoming online consultation event designed to connect domestic producers with international buyers. The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT), under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, is currently recruiting companies for the "New Market Development Online Export Consultation." This initiative seeks to diversify export markets for Korean agricultural and food products. Companies interested in expanding their global reach can apply until August 17. aT will leverage its overseas network and data to facilitate tailored consultations between selected businesses and pre-vetted international buyers. Participants will benefit from one-on-one meetings and professional interpretation services. The consultations are scheduled to run for eight weeks, from August 27 to September 18. Jeon Ki-chan, aT's executive director for export food, highlighted the event's potential to overcome geographical limitations and connect Korean firms with buyers in their desired markets. He expressed aT's commitment to providing robust support to ensure tangible export success and promote K-food globally. This event is part of a broader strategy to enhance the competitiveness of Korean food products on the world stage.

This online consultation is a great opportunity for our companies to meet buyers in the countries and regions they wish to export to, beyond geographical constraints.

โ€” Jeon Ki-chanaT's executive director for export food, describing the benefits of the online consultation event.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.