KOTRA has received the highest grade of A for four consecutive years in the public institution management performance evaluation. Following the agency evaluation, it also achieved the top rating in the agency head management contract performance assessment, recognizing its contributions to export support and management innovation.
According to industry sources on June 22, KOTRA obtained an Excellent (A) rating in the '2025 Public Institution Management Performance Evaluation' conducted by the Ministry of Finance and Economy. The agency head evaluation also received the highest rating of 'Excellent.'
This evaluation covered 88 public enterprises and quasi-governmental organizations, with 15 institutions receiving an A grade. Among the evaluations of 82 agency heads, six received an Excellent rating. KOTRA is one of three institutions that achieved the highest ratings in both the agency and agency head evaluations.
KOTRA has maintained its A rating for four consecutive years, having previously achieved this grade in evaluations from 2022 to 2024.
In response to changes in the trade environment, including U.S. tariff measures, KOTRA has expanded support for export companies. It operated the 'Customs Response 119,' a government-wide integrated response center, addressing approximately 10,000 customs-related issues, and its achievements in export diversification and attracting foreign investment were also reflected in the evaluation.
AI trade support was highlighted as a key achievement. KOTRA launched a pilot service for the 'AI Export Assistant' and established 20 AI Trade Support Centers nationwide to help businesses lower export entry barriers. Its leadership in the AI transition for public institutions was also recognized.
KOTRA has strengthened regional export support through initiatives like the 'Export Hope 1000' project and collaborations with local governments to expand the export and investment base of regional key industries. Its consistent high ratings in external evaluations for customer satisfaction and co-growth also positively influenced the results.
Kang Kyung-sung, President of KOTRA, stated, "I am grateful for the achievements we have made alongside export companies in the midst of changing trade orders, reaching $700 billion in exports and diversifying our efforts. We will strive to expand exports for everyone, focusing on AI utilization and regional growth, to usher in a new era of $1 trillion in exports and becoming a top five exporter."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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