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 56 companies¡¯products based upon their comparatively superior quality among more than 1,600 companies¡¯ items.

No doubt the agricultural industry has been greatly improving since machines came into use. Unlike old days, today¡¯s farmers can mass-produce their crops or fruits without any back-breaking work. At the current pace of technological progress, the future of agricultural environment would be quite different from that of the present: more efficiency and productivity. Korea¡¯s Sungboo Industry is envisioning a bright future for the agricultural industry.

Lapping operations involve two surfaces that are rubbing against each other with an abrasive. Typically, its main purpose is either grinding, for example, a glass against iron, or cutting hard materials to obtain accurate surfaces or surface roughness. With only human hands, one cannot expect any good result. Lapping machines need to weigh in. And Korea¡¯s lapping and polishing machines maker, IBCHE, is waiting for your invitation.

The agricultural industry as the biggest beneficiary of advancing technology today contributes to the survival of the human population. It has enabled feeding billions of people all over the world that old traditional ways would never keep up with. Korea¡¯s A-Sung Precision Industrial belongs to the pack behind this revolution.

Recently, we realize that natural resources are close to complete depletion. However, as always, we find a solution. This time, it comes from nuclear energy. Though several nuclear disasters remind us of how dangerous it could be, it has lots of beneficial features that no other alternative energy can possibly match. And Korea¡¯s MOOJIN KEEYEON has been dealing with the overall aspects of nuclear power facilities, of course, with extreme safety.

First engaged in the precision cast industry, Taejung began its manufacturing operation in 1979. By having manufactured compressor parts for diverse refrigerators, the firm has seen a remarkable growth for the past years. Its one-sided business has expanded into several other areas such as Press, Brazing, Precision Machine, Plazma welded, and Steel pipe products.

The world is more connected than we think it is, thanks to active trading among countries. People benefit from exchanging goods that they cannot easily pick up in local markets. For sure, it can improve the quality of life for people who live on different continents around the globe. The best way for transportation is also the traditionally oldest. Of course, airplanes are faster, but large cargo vessels can deal with heavy loads. In order to deliver containers from one place to the other safe and sound, the ships need lots of skillful hands. And these hard working people of course need to have access to clean and potable drinking water during the voyage.

A word ¡°safety¡± makes us feel chilly and cold; people pay attention to it when something goes wrong. This is why we are constantly being reminded of how critical it is in everyday life. Thus, each and every measure is in right place. But safety can be broken at anytime, and danger is lurking all around us. Korea¡¯s Kukje Safety makes sure that everything should be secured at all times.

Polyurethane is one of the most popular elements. Its global consumption reaches well over 12 million metric tons annually. It is resilient, flexible, and durable; they are good enough to replace natural materials such as cotton, rubber, metal or wood for various applications that requires being bouncy, hard, and squishy. SEHOTECH, a Korean manufacturer for polyurethane additives, helps a lot of businesses benefit from what polyurethane can offer to the fullest.

Heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy and heat between two physical systems. By using this heat engineering process, a number of different devices and systems can be used to increase, decrease, and preserve temperature in many different environments. And Korea¡¯s Myungshin Engineering capitalizes on the principle to dedicate to the industrial growth.

Our modern industry requires more. However, for continuous growth across industries, its demand needs to be met no matter how difficult they are. Among various solutions, building or expanding complicated machines could be one; it is enabled by using components such as pipes, fittings, and tubing parts. Korea¡¯s hydraulic part maker, Sungwoo-NTech recognizes its importance and decides to deliver.

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