The guidelines for awarding foreign investment attraction and domestic return recognition have been announced. Please refer to the details below and the attached file.

1. Award Application

a. Application Distribution and Submission Period: April 7th - May 16th

b. Submission Method: By mail and in person

c. Submission Location: (Postal Code) 0679213 Heolleung-ro, Seocho-gu,Seoul, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) 7th Floor, Investment Strategy Team (Foreign Investment) Domestic Return Support Team (Domestic Return)

d. Contact Information: (Foreign Investment) KOTRA Investment Strategy Team: khj1011@kotra.or.kr
                           (Domestic Return) KOTRA Domestic Return Support Team: reshoring@kotra.or.kr

2. Eligibility: Employees of investment companies, employees of support organizations, public servants from central government and local governments, and organizations from local governments and support institutions.

3. Award Categories: Presidential and Prime Minister's Commendations, Minister's Commendation*
(*For detailed information, please refer to the attached file.)

4. Proposed Schedule

ㅇ 2025. April - May : Announcement of Award Guidelines and Application Submission (KOTRA)

ㅇ 2025. June - September : Deliberation by the Public Recognition Committee and recommendation by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety

• Parallel discussions with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety regarding government commendations.

ㅇ 2025. October - November : Award Ceremony

• Foreign Investment (Foreign Enterprises Day): Organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy,
                                                       Hosted by the Korea Foreign Enterprise Association

• Domestic Return: Organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Hosted by KOTRA

5. Further Details: Please refer to the attached file