Chungcheongnam-do Province announced on the 2nd that it will 

provide customized support of approximately KRW 20 million 

per company to 11 local businesses selected as “2026 Global Hidden Champions,” as 

part of its initiative to foster export-oriented SMEs.

This program is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, 

local governments, and related institutions to discover and 

nurture companies with innovation and strong growth potential.

The province plans to address challenges faced by companies 

in entering overseas markets and to strengthen their growth foundations 

through tailored support based on corporate needs.

The selected companies include Samhwa Chemical, 

Dental Max, Samyoung Machinery, Innotech, Youngkwang YKMC, 

Shilla Engineering, Shin B&Tech, HB Paper, Youngshin Food, ASTEC, and KB Adhesives.

Starting next month, these companies will receive support through the

 Chungnam Economic Promotion Agency, including participation in 

exhibitions and trade shows, overseas marketing, certification acquisition, 

prototype development, as well as education and consulting for global market expansion.

The province will continue to support overseas market expansion 

for a total of 18 companies, including this year’s selected firms and those designated last year.

Ahn Ho, Director of the Industrial Economy Office, stated, 

“We will actively support local companies with outstanding 

technology and growth potential so they can strengthen their 

competitiveness and grow into global hidden champions in the international market.”