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The REBIRTH OF UKRAINE Trade Mission to South Korea

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November 2-6, 2026
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South Korea (Seoul)
Category
Global Trade Mission
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About the Trade Mission

The REBIRTH OF UKRAINE Trade Mission to South Korea brings together representatives of Korean and Ukrainian businesses, municipalities, venture capitalists, impact investors, donors, financial institutions, angel and corporate investors, academia and government organizations to promote the successful reconstruction and economic recovery of Ukraine.

 

The trade mission will take place November 2 to 6, 2026. It is organized by the Mayors’ Club Ukraine together with Sweco, Economy of Trust Ukraine, the Ukrainian Municipal Economic Development Agency (UMEDA), the Ukrainian-Korean Business Council, the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Unicorn Capital, in partnership with the Odesa Regional Development Agency and the Kyiv Regional Development Agency.

 

The main objective is to discuss and implement concrete steps towards the economic future of Ukraine and its people through an effective system of international cooperation and funding.

 

You can review the preliminary trade mission program at the following link.
*The detailed program will be finalized depending on the composition of the delegation.  

Register

Trade-Mission Goals

Promoting Ukraine as a reliable economic partner
and a country with competitive products and ambitious investment opportunities
Attracting investments into Ukraine’s reconstruction projects
presenting ready-to-implement investment projects and ideas from municipalities and businesses to secure financing, partnerships, or co-financing
Supporting Ukrainian exports
opening new markets in South Korea and identifying buyers, distributors and partners to promote Ukrainian goods and services
Identifying strategic partners and suppliers
establishing direct B2B and B2G contacts to launch joint projects in infrastructure, energy, and technology sectors
Integrating Ukrainian municipalities and businesses into European economic value chains
building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with Korean companies and institutions.
Forming partnership alliances between Ukrainian and Korean companies
to develop joint innovative solutions

Trade-Mission Plan

Business-Forum
B2B
Networking
Business Lunches
Strategic communications
Cultural and tourist activities

*The detailed program will be finalized depending on the composition of the delegation.

View the Preliminary Schedule

Target Audience of the Mission

Heads of Ukrainian municipalities, representatives of Korean local authorities, government officials, venture investors, impact investors, financial institutions, angel and corporate investors, donors, representatives and members of associations and chambers of commerce, private sector participants, including heads of planning management, external investment, business development departments, as well as PR/IR/CSR departments.

Focus topics

Tech-Driven Rebuild
Industrialized Construction for Ukraines Recovery: Industrial parks & base, Waste management & Heating, Social infrastructure
Energy
Energy Systems and Solutions; Green energy & Sustainability; Renewable sources: solar, wind, hydro, biomass; Energy efficiency; Smart grids
Export/Import
Development of bilateral trade between Ukraine and South Korea expansion of export opportunities for Ukrainian producers
IT TECH
Modern digital solutions and innovations for reconstruction, joint R&D projects with Korean technology companies

Subtopics

Food Processing

Healthcare

Education

Number of Ukrainian Participants in the Mission

Up to 20 Mayors/Representatives of Municipalities
Up to 30 Businesses

Selection Criteria for Private Sector Participants in the Mission

When selecting participants, the potential of the applicant, alignment of goals and projects with the mission’s declared areas, will be assessed. Target participants are Ukrainian businesses, service providers, manufacturers, associations/organizations, and institutions that:

  • Promote Ukrainian products and services in the relevant sector in new markets
  • Are interested in expanding their respective business in the destination country
  • Need investors and have investment projects in the relevant sector
  • Are seeking technologies, partners, suppliers in the relevant sector
     

Usually the number of applications exceeds the number of places, preference is given:

Operating within and registered in the Regional Economic Zones
Partnered with the Mayors’ Club Ukraine, UMEDA or Economy of Trust Ukraine Business Coalition

Selection Criteria for Ukrainian Municipality Participants:

Only for members of the Mayors’ Club (heads of municipalities) (+1 staff member allowed)
Priority is given to MEFP participant municipalities and representatives of their businesses
Participation is limited to a maximum of 2 cities of regional significance

Terms of participation and Registration

Registration is unlimited and continues until the full delegation is formed.
For business representatives: an organizational fee applies.
Register

Expenses

All mayors and participants selected for the mission are responsible for covering their own personal expenses, including travel, accommodation, personal interpreter, meals, transportation, communication, etc. These costs are not included in the organizational fee!

Head of the municipality +1 staff member.
The terms and details of the organizational fees will be provided to selected participants after registration.

To proceed with the selection process, receive detailed information, and learn the conditions of participation, please register first.