{
  "id": 15842827,
  "title": "GDF connects Korean SMEs with diplomats to boost exports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/gdf-connects-korean-smes-with-diplomats-to-boost-exports-15842827",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T04:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261021/gdf-connects-korean-smes-with-diplomats-to-boost-exports"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Global Diplomats Forum (GDF) recently convened diplomatic representatives from eight countries and Korean businesses in Seoul to discuss strategies for boosting exports among Korean SMEs. Hosted by GDF and the Korea Strong Small Business Association (KSSBA), the conference featured diplomats from Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Brazil, Germany, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, and the Philippines, who shared insights into their respective market conditions, investment opportunities, and key industries. Attendees included ambassadors such as Chafik Rachadi of Morocco, Jamal Abdullah Al Suwaidi of the UAE, Emilia Gatto of Italy, Fernando Pimentel of Brazil, Georg Schmidt of Germany, Dato’ Mohd Zamruni Khalid of Malaysia, Alisher Abdusalomov of Uzbekistan, and Bernadette Therese Fernandez of the Philippines. Approximately 30 diplomatic representatives participated in the event, which aimed to tackle issues faced by Korean SMEs in entering foreign markets, such as limited access to market information, local business partners, and distribution networks.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "GDF connects Korean SMEs with diplomats to boost exports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/gdf-connects-korean-smes-with-diplomats-to-boost-exports",
        "published": "2026-10-21T03:12:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}