Korean Firms Showcase Products at K-EXPO in Mexico City
What happened
The K-EXPO Mexico 2026 is being held in Mexico City from September 24 to September 27 at the World Trade Center's international exhibition center. The event, which the South Korean government is supporting through seven ministries and state agencies, features 120 Korean companies participating in trade sessions. These companies are meeting with 258 buyers from Mexico, with a separate track linking 62 firms to over 120 buyers from seven Latin American countries, including El Palacio de Hierro and Amazon Mexico.
From latintimes.com
Why it matters
The expo serves as a major business platform where Korean companies actively seek to expand their presence abroad. Specifically, El Palacio de Hierro, a upscale department store chain, is reportedly planning to establish operational units within the market of Mexico City. This allows Korean businesses to utilize the event to project their products and cultural influence into the wider Latin American market.
The K-EXPO is the largest rollout of the event that South Korea has organized to date.
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Who's involved
- KoreaGovernmental backing and participation in the international showcase.
- Mexico CityHost city for the international business fair.
- El Palacio de HierroUpscale department store chain actively seeking products from Korean firms.
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The entities involved
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Korea
region in East Asia
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Mexico City
capital and largest city of Mexico
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El Palacio de Hierro
Mexican upscale chain of department stores
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