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Participants take part in a ceremony during the 62nd Trade Day event at Coex in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on Dec. 4. From left: Hwang Eun-joo, CEO of Dongha; Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jung-kwan; Prime Minister Kim Min-seok; Yoon Jin-sik, chairman of the Korea International Trade Association; and Seo Dam-hye, CEO of Fineskin. [YONHAP]

Gov't reports strong export growth amid global trade pressures and tariffs

Korea's exports are on pace to set a record this year despite U.S. tariff actions and other headwinds at home and abroad, the government and an industry group said Thursday.

2025.12.4

Yoon Jin-sik, chairman of the Korea International Trade Association, delivers welcoming remarks at the opening of the 2025 Korea Grand Sourcing Fair at Coex in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on Nov. 26. The event runs through Nov. 27. [KOREA INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION]

Korea Grand Sourcing Fair showcases local consumer goods at Coex

The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) opened its annual sourcing fair in Seoul on Wednesday, highlighting consumer goods ranging from beauty products to packaged food. The event runs through Thursday at Coex.

2025.11.26

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Containers are waiting to be shipped at a port in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on Nov. 14. [YONHAP]

Foreign-invested exporters' outsized market share spurs economic security concerns

Foreign-invested companies, which make up just 6 percent of Korean exporters with more than $10,000 in annual exports, account for 15 percent of the total outbound shipments, underscoring their growing importance in Korea’s trade performance.

2025.11.20

Students that participated in Korea International Trade Association's K-Career Master Program pose for a photo during their certification ceremony on Aug. 21. [KOREA INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION]

International students successfully secure jobs through KITA's career program initiative

Korea International Trade Association (KITA) announced Tuesday it wrapped up its career program for international students with many successfully landing jobs, while also planning to launch the program's second edition in October.

2025.9.2

Students of Tongmyong University toss their graduation caps on the university’s campus. Tongmyong University announced it started a two-week hands-on training program for 16 international students on July 14. [TONGMYONG UNIVERSITY]

Tongmyong University launches training program for international students in trade and logistics

Busan-based Tongmyong University is training its international students to help them gain practical skills and knowledge in the fields of trade, logistics and marketing.

2025.7.15

Yoon Jin-sik, chair of the Korea International Trade Association, right, and Republican Rep. Young Kim of California take a commemorative photo after their meeting on March 14 in California. [KITA]

KITA urges Republicans to keep CHIPS Act on U.S. trip

Korean trade officials discussed economic support and semiconductor policies with U.S. politicians.

2025.3.19

Lee In-ho, executive vice chairman of the Korea International Trade Association, right, and Yutaka Aso, chairman of Aso Cement, discuss potential economic cooperation at the Korea-Japan New Industrial Trade Conference in Lotte Hotel in central Seoul on March 13. [KITA]

Korea urged to work with Japan on birthrates, AI, immigration at KITA conference

Korea and Japan focus on economic cooperation to address aging populations, energy, and decarbonization at KITA conference.

2025.3.13

Samsung Electronics' chip manufacturing facilities currently under construction in Texas. [SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS]

KITA Chair Yoon Jin-sik to meet Texas, Arizona officials on U.S. trip

Korea International Trade Association (KITA) Chairman Yoon Jin-sik will head to the United States next month to meet officials of states where Korean companies have a major presence.

2025.2.11

Yoon Jin-sik, chair of the Korea International Trade Association, speaks during a Korea Africa Economic Cooperation meeting on Jan. 22. [NEWS1]

KITA to establish new overseas office in Johannesburg, South Africa

The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) plans to establish a new overseas office in Johannesburg this year to bolster trade and economic ties with African nations, KITA officials said Monday.

2025.1.27

Yoon Jin-sik, chairman of the Korea International Trade Association, speaks at a breakfast meeting between heads of economic organizations at the prime minister's residence in Seoul on Dec. 23, 2024. [POOL/YONHAP]

KITA chief Yoon Jin-sik eyes startup growth in talks with CES 2025 organizer

Yoon Jin-sik, chairman of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), has met with the chief organizer of the ongoing CES 2025 to discuss strategies for fostering the exhibition and startup industries, KITA said Friday.

2025.1.10