Overview of 2026 Export Support: 686.7 Billion Won Scale
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) has announced the 2026 Integrated Export Support Program with a total budget of 686.7 billion KRW, an 8.4% increase from the previous year—the largest scale ever. This reflects a policy commitment to support SMEs facing the dual challenges of US tariff risks and global supply chain restructuring.
Budget Allocation Across 5 Sectors
Key year-over-year increases are in Export Vouchers (+22.6B) and Consumer Goods (+18.0B), signaling the government's focus on US tariff response and K-content-based consumer exports.
Export Voucher 150.2B KRW — Integration of Tariff Response
The Tariff Response Voucher (30B) and General Export Voucher (97.6B), previously separate in 2025, are unified into a single structure from 2026. This unification provides businesses with greater flexibility in voucher utilization.
14 Available Service Types
The key change is that tariff-related services no longer require separate applications and are always available. This dramatically improves responsiveness to tariff issues as they arise.
Response Scenarios for SMEs Facing US Tariff Risk
Under the Trump 2.0 administration's reciprocal tariff policy, Korean products face 10–25% additional tariff risks by category. Industry-specific response roadmaps are essential.
Target-Specific Voucher Strategies
The Indian market is particularly notable with 1.4 billion population and 7% annual growth. With Korea-India CEPA renegotiations underway in 2025, proactive entry offers strategic advantage.
Application Process and Strategies to Maximize Selection
Support Limits by Export Performance
Mandatory Document Checklist
Evaluation Bonus Points
Service Provider Selection Checkpoints
KITIM Consulting Integration Points
KITIM provides a full-cycle package for export voucher applications.
With 500+ government support consulting projects and 150+ export company clients, KITIM is ready to design your 2026 export strategy. Proactive preparation before the voucher announcement is critical for selection success. Contact us for a free consultation to discover your optimal utilization strategy.