For the first time, the World Korean Business Convention (WKBC) is coming to Georgia this April. The Gas South Convention Center in Duluth will host the WKBC 2025 from April 17 to 20, 2025. The event, which will bring more than 400 Korean small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under one roof, is expected to have a major economic impact.
WKBC is a highly anticipated global business event that is held in a different country every two years. Serving as a platform for trade, innovation, and investment, it offers the opportunity for businesses across the U.S. and beyond to engage and connect with Korea’s top innovators. Visitors will be able to explore Korea’s dynamic small and medium-sized business market without needing to make an international trip.
Highlights
- World Korean Business Convention 2025 will be happening at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth from April 17 to 20.
- The convention will feature over 400 Korean exhibitors, along with networking opportunities, potential buyers, and cultural performances.
- The event offers a unique opportunity to explore Korean SMEs without the need for international travel.
WKBC Makes Its Way to Duluth in Metro Atlanta
The World Korean Business Convention (WKBC) that will be happening in Duluth this April will line up over 400 elite Korean exhibitors. This event is expected to attract over 12,000 attendees as it showcases cutting-edge and state-of-the-art products, services, and technologies.
As Korea ranks among the U.S.’s top trading partners, WKBC will break down the barriers in international trade between the countries. WKBC 2025 will work to close the divide that separates U.S. buyers, investors, economic development organizations, and Korea’s top innovators. The event will foster the building of meaningful and productive connections between U.S. businesses and organizations with Korea’s most innovative companies.
In a prepared statement about the convention, Sunny Park, Honorary Chair of WKBC, said, “This is a rare opportunity to discover and invest in new businesses in just one day—an effort that would otherwise take two weeks and cost $10,000 to travel to Korea”. He went on to say, “With over 15,000 smart entrepreneurs attending from across the globe, businesses from Georgia and the Southeast should seize this chance to gain a competitive edge and unlock new opportunities.”
What to Expect at WKBC 2025?
WKBC will feature B2B/B2G Matchmaking Sessions which have personalized 1:1 meetings that will connect buyers and vendors for mutually beneficial partnerships.
Top Korean Conglomerates, Samsung, LG, Hyundai, SK, and other industry leaders have confirmed their participation as potential buyers.
The event will also comprise Cultural Performances & Networking Events, which facilitate partnerships and celebrate shared successes. Guests can join the exclusive luncheons, dinners, and cultural showcases at the convention.
The opening and closing ceremonies will have keynote speeches from business leaders and government officials. The Venture Investment Forum will offer startups and entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to investors.
WKBC will offer businesses firsthand access to many key decision-makers, government officials, and business leaders from Korea and the U.S. They will have the opportunity to showcase their products, engage in high-level networking, and enter or expand in the U.S. market.
More information regarding the exhibitions, programs, and registration can be found on the official website of the event and the official page of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce USA.
The WKBC has a history of creating success stories by opening the doors for significant business growth for attendees. The Korean food brand, Sip & Slurp, which went viral on social media and was featured on local U.S. news, and Easy Networks Total Rental Solutions, which sold out its entire product line during the convention, are just two of the examples.
As U.S. businesses explore partnerships with Korea’s leading SMEs at WKBC 2025, the event will inevitably mark the beginning of many more success stories. The event will be the cheapest and most efficient way to explore the Korean market and will be a must-visit for anyone who can foresee a partnership with the companies.
