A government-led, coordinated push at GITEX AI EUROPE 2026 aims to boost Korea’s blockchain industry internationally, leveraging ministerial support, agency expertise, and city-level participation to accelerate European market adoption of Korean blockchain solutions.

The Korean Ministry of Science and ICT and Korea Internet & Security Agency announced that 23 domestic blockchain companies will participate in GITEX AI Europe 2026 in Berlin from late June to early July.

A Team Korea approach will coordinate with KISA, local governments, and related organizations to support overseas expansion and deliver tangible results for Korean blockchain firms.

The event will connect participating companies with potential European partners, investors, and clients, helped by Europe’s clearer regulatory environment including MiCA.

Participants will leverage Europe’s regulatory framework, including MiCA, to facilitate market entry and collaboration with European stakeholders.

Leadpoint System and Marina Chain advanced to the semifinals of the Supernova Challenge at GITEX, a startup IR competition with about 130 global participants, underscoring Korea’s startup capabilities.

Participants will showcase use cases in ESG, maritime logistics management, and online voting to demonstrate technology and business potential in Europe.

A networking program, organized with KOTRA and AsiaBerlin, is expected to draw around 200 local investors, buyers, and company officials.

The overarching goal is to help participating firms build local cooperation networks in Europe and secure tangible business outcomes.

GITEX AI EUROPE is a major Berlin tech event focusing on AI and emerging tech, with government support aimed at expanding Korean presence in Europe; Busan and Daegu are regional participants.

This initiative fits a broader pattern of government-led international promotion of technology sectors and could serve as a model for future efforts.

Busan and Daegu are involved due to their blockchain-friendly regulatory sandboxes and innovation ecosystems, signaling regional commitment to blockchain development.