The Export Plus Support Team has initiated tailored support for medical device companies in Wonju, Gangwon Province, to alleviate challenges related to overseas certification and logistics costs.
On September 3, the Export Plus Support Team visited the Gangwon Medical Device Industry Promotion Center to hold a public-private joint export plus meeting. The meeting aimed to listen to the concerns of medical device export companies and explore solutions. Attendees included representatives from the support team, the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Office, Wonju City Hall, and export support organizations.
During the meeting, participating companies raised various issues, including the need for expanded support for overseas medical device certification and market entry, relief from export logistics costs, increased support for participation in international exhibitions, and assistance with overseas certification and product registration fees. Additionally, there were calls for enhanced government support in training and hiring specialized personnel in the medical device sector.
In response, the support team, local government, and export support organizations provided information on utilizing overseas certification services, export vouchers, and low-interest policy financing for certification costs. They also explained that new export companies could access expert consulting services throughout the entire export process.
Deputy Director Bae Jeong-hoon stated, "The Wonju medical device industry is not only a key technology-intensive sector for the local economy but also recognized for its competitiveness in the global market. We will spare no effort in supporting companies to overcome challenges in the export process and grow in overseas markets."
Furthermore, the Export Plus Support Team plans to hold a regional export promotion cooperation meeting with the Gangwon Provincial Office on September 16 to listen to the concerns of local export companies. Based on the issues raised during the meeting, they will seek collaborative solutions to expand exports.
Following the meeting, a briefing session on export financing programs in the Gangwon region will be conducted. Various policy financial institutions, including the Export-Import Bank of Korea, Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, and Industrial Bank of Korea, are expected to participate. These institutions will introduce various programs, including loans and guarantees for export companies, and provide tailored support for companies seeking consultations.
Deputy Director Bae emphasized, "Despite the government and related agencies operating various export support systems, smaller companies located outside the capital region often face difficulties in accessing these resources. We will focus on resolving these gaps through regional meetings, export financing, and certification system briefings."
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