The Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korea Small Business Distribution Center announced on June 25 that they are accepting nominations for the 2026 Small Business Domestic and International Market Development Awards until July 21.
The awards will recognize employees of small businesses who have achieved outstanding sales results through government support, as well as public officials and employees of support organizations, including public institutions and distributors, who have contributed to the development of domestic and international markets for small businesses.
Candidates must have at least two years of service in the relevant field. Public officials and support organization employees must have worked for at least two years and have been engaged in the field for at least six months as of the nomination date. However, the number of nominees from each organization is limited to three.
Nominations can be submitted through the official website. After a review process, approximately 35 awards will be presented by the Minister of SMEs and Startups on November 20.
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