Among numerous contributors, small- and medium-sized enterprises¡¯- which have been played pivotal roles in the
national economy accounting for 99.9% of all enterprises (3 million SMEs), 87.7% of all employees (10.8 million employees),
and 47.6% of production - contributions for the outcome deserve to be especially esteemed in spite of their comparatively
low ratio of entire performance compared to many conglomerates including Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, etc.
With their independent consistent utmost efforts for expanding their presence in the global market and favorable
export conditions mainly by FTAs made with South Korea, Korean SMEs are witnessed slightly expanded volume of
export to foreign markets amid global recession in consumption - especially in the area of automotive parts.
South Korean SMEs are played their importing role for the performance through directly exporting their flagship
export items to global market and helping export of the finished goods of the larger-sized Korean enterprises by
supplying parts products to them.
There is remarkable government-level policy behind SMEs¡¯apparent contribution to the nation¡¯s such stride. The
Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA) executed a policy that is designed with an aim to help strengthen
the export capacity of South Korean SMEs. This policy is focused on boosting the gradual increase of SMBs¡¯ export
volume by supplying various kinds of specific services promoting exports of SMEs including education, design, global
market information supply, marketing, market research, strategy consulting, global brand development, etc.
Under this support policy, last year, more than 1,600 Korean SMEs could enjoy direct and indirect effect in
expanding their presence in global markets through being intensively, frequently, effectively, and strategically exposed
to global business partners by supported export-boosting services.
For contributing to the further increase of the global presence of those selected items in 2013 again, Korea Buyers Guide
covers 30 companies¡¯products based upon their comparatively superior quality among more than 1,600 companies¡¯ items.

When winter brings a good deal of snow, the roads and streets become potentially hazardous for people, especially children and the elderly. Even in the home, slippery bathrooms are potentially deadly hazard for falling if someone loses his or her balance. Thus, HIWALK offers ways to keep people safe with highperformance non-slip products such as Stairs Nonslip, Line type Nonslip, Nonskid Tape, and Nonskid Plate.

I&S knows how to turn its 20 years of experiences and skills into various synthetic leather products for bags, car seats, furniture, house items, etc. Particularly, its premium kids¡¯ playmats are designed to offer comfort and pleasure for kids. The quality management has been certified by ISO 9001:2008. The Dwinguler Playmat provides a safe, clean and entertaining environment for young children. Its non-toxic surface is specially designed to provide adequate cushioning while its smooth surface makes for easy cleanup.

Founded 1995, HANAROAD specializes in communication, project suggestion, and designing for clients looking for the most effective way to publicly promote themselves.

For those who have a problem with eyesight, the most suggested solution probably will be focusing on putting on glasses for correction. People who prefer another method use what is called ¡°Contact lenses.¡± They are, simply put, lenses that directly contact eyes to increase visibility. However, medical purpose is not their only goal as some people use them for cosmetic use. You certainly have seen various unnatural colored lenses that they are wearing. COVIS, a Korean contact lens maker, has been standardizing contact lenses that meet both medical and aesthetic demand.

Often we need to carry personal effects wherever we go. For this matter, one simple and common tool comes useful: a bag typically made of animal skins or fibers. It can easily contain lots of different things inside and has a long history. It is no overstatement that a bag has been a big contributor to the development of the human civilization as it allows people to collect and carry materials.

For Bum Yang Industry, years of research efforts does not betray its expectation as its functional bath towel has successfully settled in people¡¯s bathrooms. Several major features sure did the job ; the towel leaves no skin irritation and offers effective benefits for bathing. What started as a bathing product targeting the disabled has grown popular even among customers; no wonder that what level of comfort they can feel from Bum Yang¡¯s Ocean Towel.

After 10 years researching and development of the technology for Edible Film, the own technology and equipment were developed successful(applied the patent) and used into production. And we had gotten several certificates which made us have a strong competitive, such as the INNO-BIZ, Venture business, Intellectual property star company, patent,ISO9001, ISO-14001 and so on.

Korea Cospack Co., Ltd. has released a high-tech cosmetic device, the Vibrating Foundation Face Artist, which delivers 12,000 vibrations per minute and is used to maximize efficiency and help foundation adhere, thus giving women¡¯s skin an ultra-smooth canvas to apply foundation.

In Asia, people believe in oriental beauty, but nobody knows exactly what it is all about. Where then does the secret of the oriental beauty come from- This question has been well responded, thanks to a Korean company LUVIEW

Founded in 2008, HAEZONARA has specialized in producing marine cosmetic items in Korea. By using years of technological expertise and experiences, the company has been successful in acquiring a number of marine organism resources, with physiological activation, from the East Sea, Korea.

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