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Jinju to host international entrepreneurship forum Oct. 18-20

2026-10-13·The Korea Times·Impact 1/5 · Low

MeridStreet AI summary

Jinju, South Korea, will host the 2026 Jinju International Forum on Entrepreneurship from October 18-20. This event brings together United Nations officials, global business leaders, and scholars to discuss entrepreneurship in the face of geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and intensifying artificial intelligence competition. The forum aims to explore how businesses, governments, and local communities can turn these challenges into opportunities for innovation and shared prosperity.

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Why it matters

The international forum will bring together United Nations officials and other experts to discuss entrepreneurship. This could lead to new business opportunities and investments in the region.

Market impact

Impact score

1 / 5

Market signal

Positive / risk-on

Transmission channels

International forum→Networking opportunities→Investment deals→Economic growth→Job creation

Likely winners & losers

Winners

Korean startups
Small businesses

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