The Province of Gyeongsangbuk-do, the Gyeongbuk Economic Promotion Agency (GEPA), and W-OKTA Philippines will host the 2026 Gyeongbuk Excellent Products Philippine Exhibition on November 13–14, 2026 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) at the Activity Center (Ground Floor), Ayala Malls Market! Market! in BGC, Taguig City. Marking a decade of bilateral trade cooperation, the two-day event connects 20 top export-ready Korean manufacturers directly with Philippine businesses, importers, retailers, and e-commerce sellers with transparent FOB factory pricing and free 1:1 business interpreter matching. Open to the general public with free admission, the exhibition features live K-Food tastings, K-Beauty tester bars, and a complimentary 50GB High-Speed Korea Data eSIM Voucher for pre-registered visitors.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Filipino entrepreneurs, commercial retail buyers, and K-culture enthusiasts will gain direct access to South Korea’s regional manufacturing core this November. The 2026 Gyeongbuk Excellent Products Philippine Exhibition opens its doors on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, 2026, operating from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Activity Center (Ground Floor), Ayala Malls Market! Market!, BGC, Taguig City.
Jointly hosted by the Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Government, the Gyeongbuk Economic Promotion Agency (GEPA), and the World Federation of Overseas Korean Economic and Trade Associations in the Philippines (W-OKTA Philippines), the exhibition marks the 10th anniversary of Gyeongbuk’s institutional trade mission in Manila. Since launching in 2016, this annual bilateral bridge has facilitated direct trade consultations for more than 200 South Korean small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) entering the Philippine supply chain.
The Gyeongbuk Advantage: Sourcing Directly from Korea’s Production Core
Situated in southeastern Korea adjacent to Busan Port—the country’s primary maritime export hub—the province of Gyeongsangbuk-do represents the industrial backbone of South Korea. It encompasses Pohang’s world-scale steel production (POSCO), Gumi’s electronics manufacturing clusters, and the fertile agricultural heartlands of Andong and Gyeongju.
For the 2026 Manila exhibition, provincial trade authorities curated 20 export-certified manufacturers across three high-growth commercial categories:
K-Food, Meal Solutions & Specialty Snacks (10 Exhibitors)
Convenience & HMR: Wurione introduces shelf-stable, room-temperature TOKIKI Cup Rice Topokki (starting at $0.85 FOB); Bigbonefood Inc. showcases authentic Gamjatang (pork bone stew), Seolleongtang broths, and LA Galbi marinades; Meatalk (Daepung D&F) brings HACCP- and FSSC 22000-certified processed meats, including Korean-style Beef Bulgogi, Spicy Stir-Fried Pork, Braised Pork Ribs, and Jeju Pork Hamburg Steaks (from $2.12 FOB).
Smokeless Seafood Technology: The Keun Seafood presents its patented “Steam Pack” line—enabling consumers and food-service operators to microwave or grill seasoned mackerel and flounder in an odor-free paper pocket within 7 minutes (from $1.30 FOB).
Condiments & Broth Bases: Jinsungbio presents low-sugar Korean fried chicken glazes and BBQ marinades; Ones Farm debuts Halal-certified coin- and stick-style concentrated soup bases; Cheongatti presents cold-pressed Korean sesame and perilla oils.
Artisanal Confectionery: Siru Wa Bang Ah displays 50-year heritage snacks including handmade Mulberry Yakgwa and Walnut Gangjeong; KongKong Co., Ltd. presents café-grade flash-frozen French macarons, Portuguese egg tarts, financiers, and meringue cookies.
Wellness, Functional Nutrition & Inner Beauty (5 Exhibitors)
Low-Molecular Collagen: Wellinus showcases zero-water, 300-Dalton low-molecular marine collagen jelly sticks a formula with over 60 million units sold globally and 50,000+ monthly reorders on Amazon US.
Active Nutrition & Digestion: Simbak Co., Ltd. exhibits plant protein shakes, functional protein kombucha, and digestive farro/pomegranate enzyme powders; Global K Co., Ltd. features Andong Apple Arginine performance jelly sticks.
Cold-Pressed Beverages & Daily Boosters: Jusify offers 100% Not-From-Concentrate (NFC) cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices without added water, sugars, or preservatives (from $0.67 FOB); Hanguk Farm supplies portable stick jams and Jelditfit booster jellies.
Functional Derma-Cosmetics & Climate-Adaptive Skincare (5 Exhibitors)
Patented Skin-Cooling Science: Nature4 Co., Ltd. introduces its patented A.C.C. (Advanced Cooling Composition) formulation across its Brucke and IntegralB lines, clinically engineered to lower epidermal temperature and soothe inflammation in hot, humid climates.
Targeted Delivery & Sheet Masks: Mijin Cosmetics presents specialized derma sheet mask formulations and targeted pore patches (from $0.18 FOB); Barobon debuts its Celian dissolvable micro-needle patch kits for targeted blemish care and localized elasticity.
Botanical & Brightening Serums: Nature Botanics Co., Ltd. features its Re:early Botanic peptide-infused vitamin C powder essence and botanical mists; GLZ Company presents lightweight Aloe Vera gel serums enriched with Glutathione, Salmon PDRN, and Fish Collagen designed specifically for tropical skin barriers.
Transparent Commercial Terms for Philippine Trade Partners
Unlike conventional consumer retail fairs, this trade showcase functions as an open B2B sourcing floor. Philippine supermarket category managers, regional wholesalers, convenience store merchandisers, restaurant franchisees, and cross-border digital sellers (Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop) can review verified FOB factory price sheets on-site and negotiate direct supply agreements, private labeling, or OEM/ODM production.
To accelerate business matching, local operations partner Island Resort Club (IRC Tour Services, Inc.) and W-OKTA Philippines have established a dedicated B2B Fast-Track Desk at the central OKTA booth:
Dedicated 1:1 Interpreters: Verified buyers are paired free of charge with Korean-English trade liaisons to facilitate commercial negotiations and MOU drafting.
FOB Price E-Catalog: Registered trade visitors receive a digital 16-page catalog detailing wholesale minimum order quantities (MOQs), shelf-life specifications, and export pricing across all 20 manufacturers.
Executive Perks: The first 100 verified business registrants completing supplier consultations receive a limited-edition VIP stainless steel tumbler.
