introduction

The Korea Strong Small Business Association (KSSBA) is
a non-profit incorporated association under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, established in 2016 as a corporate network platform-type association to support the growth and strengthening of competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises .
 

Currently, about 2,700 companies are participating , and the average revenue of member companies is approximately 23.3 billion won . Small and medium-sized enterprises in various industrial sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, service, and technology, are forming a cooperative network.


The association is not just a simple gathering of companies

  • Business Matching
  • PR marketing
  • distribution platform
  • Financial cooperation
  • Expert advice
  • It is operated as a growth platform organization for small and medium-sized enterprises connecting global networks .

 

Official website
https://www.kssba.or.kr

Promotional video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVE9kjEvVos

Association size

  • Approximately 2,700 member companies
  • Average member revenue of approximately 23.3 billion won
  • Approximately 70% in the Seoul metropolitan area , distributed across cities and provinces nationwide
  • 6 domestic branches
  • 3 overseas branches

Member companies are active in various fields, including manufacturing, technology, distribution, franchising, content, and service industries.
 

Association's Core Growth Strategy

"Ching-King-Ting-Ping" Growth Model

The association operates the corporate growth structure using a four-stage strategic framework .


Ching
Business Matching
→ Inter-company Cooperation and Sales Channel Connection


King
National Network
→ Expansion of Inter-industry Cooperation


Ting
PR Marketing
→ Increase in Corporate Brand Credibility


Ping
Sales Platform
→ Direct Sales and Distribution Connection

 

It is a corporate growth platform model that leads from corporate connection → network expansion → brand strengthening → revenue generation .

Major Business and Platform

Ganggyeop Mall (Member Company Distribution Platform)

Gangeop Mall is a B2B2C distribution platform that sells products from member companies of the association .

 

  • Member-exclusive sales structure
  • Welfare mall-type closed distribution channel
  • Association Network-Based Demand Connection

Related article
https://www.smedaily.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=350719

Ganggyeop Mall is not just a simple shopping mall, but a distribution infrastructure that supports the actual sales generation of member companies .

Small but Strong Enterprise Award and Certification Program

The association operates the Korea Small Giant Enterprise Awards and Certification Ceremony every year.


Representative Awards

  • Minister of SMEs and Startups Award
  • Korea Small Business & Venture Corporation Chairman's Award
  • Korea Human Resources Development Service Chairman's Award
  • National Assembly Standing Committee Chairman's Award
  • Local Government Head Award

Award-winning companies can benefit from financial incentives, media publicity, and increased corporate brand credibility.

Financial cooperation program

The Association supports financial accessibility for member companies in cooperation with major financial institutions.


Partner financial institutions

  • Woori Bank
  • Shinhan Bank
  • Industrial Bank of Korea

Support Areas

  • Corporate finance programs
  • preferential interest rates
  • Import and export financing support
Expert Network

There are about 50 expert committee members active in the association .

 

bailiwick

  • law
  • tax
  • accounting
  • patent
  • Management Consulting
  • ESG
  • Investment and IPO

Member companies can receive various management support through the expert committee network.

Global cooperation and overseas networks

The Korea Small and Medium Enterprises Association is building a global cooperation network through its domestic and international branches.
 

Domestic branches

  • Gangnam
  • Ansan
  • Chungcheong
  • Gangwon
  • chief mourner

Overseas branches

Through this, member companies can expand opportunities such as connecting with overseas corporate networks, identifying local cooperation partners, and engaging in global business exchanges.

Cooperation network with large corporations and institutions

The association is establishing cooperative relationships with various companies and institutions.


Representative Partner Organization

  • Samsung Electronics
  • CJ ENM
  • YTN
  • Eland
  • Major financial institutions

The association serves as a cooperation platform between large corporations and SMEs .

Value of Association Participation

If you participate in the Korea Small Giant Enterprises Association, you can gain the following opportunities.
 

  • Connecting a network of 2,700 companies
  • Business Matching and Cooperation Opportunities
  • Kanggyeop Mall Distribution Channel
  • Financial cooperation program
  • Small Giant Company Award and Certification
  • PR and marketing support
  • Global network exchange

The association is not just a simple gathering of companies, but a corporate network platform that helps small and medium-sized enterprises grow into strong companies .

Agency Contact

Korea Small and Medium Enterprises Association

Address:
Room 224 (Office), 2nd Floor, Gangnam A-Star Tower, 174-10 Jagok-ro (649 Jagok-dong), Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Phone
+82-2-514-9114

Email
ljh@kssba.or.kr
 

Association Website
https://www.kssba.or.kr
▶ Kanggyeop Mall https://kssba.com/


▶ Association Branch Homepage

① Gangnam Branch of the Gangnam Christian Association
https://www.panmago.com/895/KSSBA/t/

② Gangnam Branch (Teheran-ro)
https://www.panmago.com/848/BIZ-9/t/ 

③ Ansan Branch (Ansan City)
https://www.panmago.com/499/MIBA/t/ 

④ Chungcheong Branch, Gongju National University (Cheonan)
https://www.panmago.com/904/KSSBA-CN/t/ 

⑤ Gangwon Branch (Halla University)
https://www.panmago.com/839/HALLA/t/ 

⑥ Jeju Branch (Jeju City)
https://www.panmago.com/840/JEJU/t/ 

⑦ Mongolia Branch (Ulaanbaatar)
https://www.panmago.com/809/MNG/t/ 

⑧ Uzbekistan Branch (Tashkent)
https://www.panmago.com/810/UZB/t/ 

⑨ Vietnam Chapter (Hanoi + Ho Chi Minh)
https://www.panmago.com/929/VNM/t/ 


▶ Association Forum Homepage

① Korea Distribution Forum (Distribution and Logistics Committee)
https://www.panmago.com/918/KRF/t/ 

② Kang Ki-hyeop (Sejong-sik) Reading Forum
https://www.panmago.com/928/ReadingForum/t/