LPR Global Named Top SMBA Export Service Provider in 2025

— Only North American Winner

LPR Global Named Top SMBA Export Service Provider in 2025
Mr. Jang-Hyuck Park, Director of Global Growth of KOSME (left), congratulates LPR Global on its achievement while presenting the award to Mr. Yoonsang Pai (right), Project Manager at LPR Korea, during the ceremony held in Seoul, Korea on May 21, 2025.

With Korean Conglomerates Expanding in the U.S., LPR Global Aims to Broaden Its Vendor Network Consortium

 

Toronto, Ontario, May 29, 2025 – LPR Global, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded the 2025 SMBA Excellent Voucher Service Award, recognizing the company’s leadership in fostering supply chain partnerships between Korean manufacturers and U.S. clients.

 

The SMBA Voucher Program, funded by the South Korean federal government, supports Korean exporters aiming to expand into global markets. Through this initiative, the government provides resources to consortiums like US Korea Hotlink, which connect Korean suppliers with international buyers. Among thousands of participating export service providers, LPR Global is one of only five recipients of this year’s award — and notably, the only North American-based organization to receive the honor.

 

Through US Korea Hotlink (www.uskoreahotlink.com), LPR Global has built a trusted network spanning over 25 countries, with clients in steel, automotive, power generation, and factory automation industries. While the other award recipients are all based in Korea, US Korea Hotlink stands out as a model for international cooperation.

 

Mikah Lee, CEO of LPR Global, views the recognition as a sign of growing opportunity, particularly in light of recent trade policy changes.
“Tariff challenges are forcing North American manufacturers to rethink their supply strategies,” said Lee. “Korean companies are well-positioned to step in as strategic partners, especially as major players like Hyundai Steel expand operations in the U.S. We will continue to focus on building partnerships that create mutual value.”

 

LPR Global’s role is set to expand further. In addition to representing Korean suppliers to U.S. clients through the US Korea Hotlink platform, the company plans to support Korean conglomerates operating in the U.S. by establishing a localized vendor consortium network.

 

Since 2009, LPR Global has operated www.USKoreaHotlink.com, the consortium platform connecting internationallyrecognized Korean manufacturers with North American business partners. This award acknowledges LPR Global’s commitment to promoting Korean industrial innovation and global collaboration.

 

 

About USKoreaHotlink.com – USKoreaHotlink.com, founded and operated by LPR Global since 2009, is the largest consortium of high-quality, custom manufacturers from South Korea.

 

About LPR Global – LPR Global is a strategic global partnership consultancy founded in 2001 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. With affiliated operations around the world in countries including the USA and South Korea. LPR Global provides advisory and global supply chain management services to North American and European companies.

 

Visit  https://www.uskoreahotlink.com  or http://www.lprglobal.com 

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