Gangneung-si export company ships first shipment of goods exported to Russia from Okgye Port... 7 SME products

**Gangneung City Export Association ships first shipment of goods exported to Russia from Okgye Port... includes 7 small business products**

Gangneung City Export Association successfully completed the first shipment of export goods from Okgye Port in Gangneung-si to Russia. This shipment includes products from 7 small and medium-sized enterprises in the Gangneung region, and is expected to be an important milestone in revitalizing the local economy and entering overseas markets.

### Historic first export from Okgye Port in Gangneung-si

This shipment is the result of the Gangneung City Export Association to strengthen trade cooperation with Russia, and includes various products produced by small and medium-sized enterprises in the region. Departing from Okgye Port, these goods will be transported to major Russian ports and supplied to local markets.

An official from the Gangneung City Export Association said, “This first export is an important example showing that excellent products from the Gangneung region can be competitive in the international market,” and “we will continue to spare no effort to develop overseas markets in the future.”

### Establishing a foothold for small businesses to enter the global market

The export included various products produced by 7 small and medium-sized enterprises in the Gangneung region. These companies were recognized for their outstanding quality in their respective fields of expertise and participated in this export to Russia, which gave them the opportunity to enter the global market.

In particular, this shipment was carried out as part of a support program provided by the Gangneung City Export Association to strengthen the export competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises. The Association is making continuous efforts to help companies in the Gangneung region succeed in the international market through various support such as export consultation, logistics support, and local market research.

### Growth potential in the Russian market

Russia is currently a market where interest in Korean products is growing in various industries, and in particular, products that combine technology and quality are very popular. The Gangneung Export Association has reflected this market situation, established product strategies tailored to the Russian market and actively supported the entry of small and medium-sized enterprises.

With this shipment, it is likely that companies in the Gangneung region will be able to further strengthen their position in the Russian market. Furthermore, the successful entry into the Russian market is expected to provide new opportunities for other small and medium-sized enterprises in the Gangneung region.

### Gangneung City's continuous efforts to develop overseas markets

Starting with this export to Russia, Gangneung City plans to expand exports to various overseas markets in the future. To this end, we will strengthen cooperation with local companies and further enhance our competitiveness in the international market through customized support programs.

Gangneung Mayor Kim Hong-gyu said, “It is very encouraging that products from the Gangneung region are being recognized in Russia and other overseas markets,” and “we will continue to actively support Gangneung City to succeed in the global market.”

### Conclusions

As the Gangneung City Export Association successfully completed the first shipment of export goods from Okgye Port to Russia, small and medium-sized enterprises in the Gangneung region are entering the global market in earnest. This shipment is expected to make an important contribution to revitalizing the Gangneung region's economy, and the Gangneung City Export Association plans to continue its efforts to develop overseas markets in the future.

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