The Korea Small Business Association will hold the '2026 Baekdu Forum' in Tokyo on November 19.
According to the association on November 15, the forum will take place at the Odaiba Hotel in Tokyo, with over 40 representatives from various small business sectors in attendance.
This year's forum will focus on 'Strategies for Globalizing Small Businesses and Achievements of the Baekdu Forum Over 16 Years' and will discuss the future of small enterprises.
The first session will feature leading export companies that have long been exploring overseas markets, as well as businesses that have recently ventured abroad and cooperative associations focused on international expansion. They will share success stories and experiences in entering foreign markets.
Additionally, the session will highlight ongoing collaboration within the concrete industry between Korea and Japan, and discuss the necessary support from the government and the Small Business Association for overseas expansion.
The second session will reflect on the achievements of the Baekdu Forum over the past 16 years and consider the forum's future role in the changing global environment, discussing directions for further development.
This year marks the 17th Baekdu Forum, which began in 2010 in Yanji, China, with 25 participants, including small business owners and academic experts. The forum has since expanded its locations to Vietnam, the UAE, and Japan, establishing itself as a key platform for global exchange and cooperation for the Small Business Association. The Baekdu Forum was also held in Tokyo last year.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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