Firm Back for a 16th Straight Year as Busan Export Meetings Pair 80 Korean Companies With 30 Global Buyers

One company representative who took part says the firm has attended the exhibition for 16 consecutive years and trusts KOTRA's buyer-matching system. The 2026 WCE Climate, Energy and Environmental Industry Export Consultation, organized by KOTRA's climate and energy industry team, drew 80 Korean companies and 30 major global buyers.

The representative said the company has "actually had many export successes, and in particular every buyer we were matched with led to a tangible result." Buyers from various countries, including Serbia and Southeast Asia, were also positive, praising Korea's systematic business environment. One global buyer said: "I have taken part in exhibitions and business meetings in many countries, but the way it is done in Korea is very differentiated, and I am satisfied." The buyer thanked the Korean government and KOTRA for the invitation.

One-on-one matching built to end in orders

The meetings were held at the 2026 Climate Industry International Expo (WCE) in Busan, as carbon-neutrality pledges and the reshaping of energy supply chains push the climate, energy and environment sectors toward the core of the global industrial ecosystem. The event was designed to help Korean companies move into overseas markets.

At its core was a one-on-one system matching Korean companies with buyers KOTRA had screened in advance. Participants held in-depth business meetings with the global buyers best suited to their technology and products. The program went beyond information exchange, with a one-stop support system intended to carry talks through to order intake and export contracts. It was designed so that companies with eco-friendly technologies, such as renewable energy, water treatment and waste recycling, can enter global supply chains with high entry barriers on a stable footing, rather than simply showcasing technology.

Follow-up support planned

The consultation is expected to be a turning point for Korean companies seeking a breakthrough in fast-changing global supply chains. After the event ends, KOTRA plans to continue follow-up support so that the networks formed can lead to actual export contracts and long-term partnerships.

Source: KOTRA TV (YouTube)