Students and officials from the 20th cohort of Incheon National University's Global Trade Experts Incubating Program (GTEP) pose for a commemorative photo at the 24th World Korean Business Convention.

Incheon National University (INU), led by President Injae Lee, announced that students from the 20th cohort of its Global Trade Experts Incubating Program (GTEP) participated in the 24th World Korean Business Convention, held at Songdo Convensia in Incheon from September 28 to 30. Through interactions with domestic and international companies and business leaders, the students gained firsthand experience in global business and strengthened their practical trade competencies.

The World Korean Business Convention is a global business event that connects overseas Korean entrepreneurs and business leaders from around the world with companies based in Korea. The convention aims to support Korean companies in expanding into overseas markets and strengthening their international business networks. Throughout the event, various programs, including business exhibitions and consultation sessions, provided opportunities for domestic and international companies and business leaders to showcase their products and businesses, establish connections, and explore new business opportunities.

Eleven students from INU's 20th GTEP cohort participated in the event: Kim Sung-wook, Kim Hyun-ah, Park Jong-hyuk, Park Hwi-chan, Oh Se-eun, Yoon Hye-min, Lee Sung-gil, Lee So-eun, Lee Young-ji, Lee Jae-won, and Jung Han-young. At the convention, the students met directly with representatives of domestic and international companies and overseas Korean business leaders, gaining insights into various industries and markets while observing global business activities firsthand. In particular, they observed business consultations between companies and buyers, gaining a deeper understanding of overseas market development and the process of establishing international business networks.

Through their participation in the World Korean Business Convention, the students learned that expanding into overseas markets involves much more than simply promoting products. It requires understanding local markets, identifying potential buyers, and building sustainable business relationships. These experiences enhanced their understanding of practical trade operations in real-world export environments and strengthened their capabilities as aspiring global trade professionals.

Professor Lee Ru-ri of the School of Global Trade & Service, who serves as an academic advisor to INU's GTEP, stated, “The World Korean Business Convention provides an excellent opportunity for students to meet business leaders working around the world and representatives of Korean companies in one place, allowing them to experience firsthand how global business operates.” She added, “I hope that interacting with industry professionals from diverse countries and sectors will help students broaden their perspectives on global markets while strengthening their practical trade skills.”

Professor Lee further stated, “We will continue to expand opportunities for students to participate in domestic and international exhibitions and business events, actively supporting them in gaining real-world trade experience and developing into global trade professionals.”