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 October 25 to 31, 2026. It is organized by Economy of Trust Ukraine together with SWECO, the Mayors’ Club, the Ukrainian Municipal Economic Development Agency (UMEDA) 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.
For companies representing Ukrainian products, a dedicated exhibition area will be arranged to facilitate meetings and tasting sessions with representatives of retail chains and distributors.
❗️The costs of renting the exhibition spaces will be covered by the organizers, so there will be no additional expenses for the participating businesses.
Heads of Ukrainian communities, 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.
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:
✅ Companies operating within and registered in the Economic Unions of communities.
✅ Companies that are members of associations and business organizations partnered with the Mayors’ Club, UMEDA or Economy of Trust Ukraine Business Coalition
➡️ Only for members of the Mayors’ Club (heads of communities) (+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.
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 community +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.
You can read more about past trade missions to Tokyo, the Netherlands (Westland), the USA, Spain, UK, Denmark and Sweden, at the following links:
🔹 Tokyo
🔹 UK