PPS Aids in Improving Technologies and Quality of Publicly Procured Drones while Expanding Government Market Access for Them     On March 28th, PPS officials visited Gryphon Dynamics, a drone manufacturer to check the progress of the "Public Market Drone Technology and Quality Improvement Plan" to listen to the voices from the drone-manufacturing field.   This small and medium-sized venture was established in 2015, and　its products were designated by PPS as both the Innovative Product and the Excellent Government Procurement. The drone maker successfully joined the government procurement market in 2023 through PPS’ pilot purchase program for technologically proven Innovative Products. The vendor expressed that support from the public sector has been a cornerstone for the growth of domestic drone companies, and emphasized the need for active support utilizing public procurement.   Jeon Tae-won, Director-General for the New Growth Procurement Planning of PPS, said, "Through this policy improvement, we expect domestic drone manufacturers to boost competitiveness in drone technology and quality and flourish in the public sector," and he added, "We will continue to reflect the voices from the field promptly in our policies to ensure that suppliers can grow through government procurement."   Bang Hyeong-joon, Administrator of PPS Daegu, said, "It is urgent to secure public market channels for excellent local companies to revitalize the local economy," adding "Through supportive measures such as guidance on public procurement, PPS　will endeavor to serve as a solid stepping stone for companies with technological prowess to enter and grow in the public procurement market."   Meanwhile, the central procurer has been implementing the "Public Market Drone Technology and Quality Improvement Plan" in earnest since its announcement of the plan on March 19th, focusing on ① inducing technology development and quality improvement of domestic drone makers, ② enhancing drone operation capabilities of public agencies, and ③ expanding market access for the suppliers.  

PPS’ Overseas Procurement Support for Businesses Produced Highest-Ever Export Records          The Public Procurement Service(PPS) has assisted companies in joining overseas procurement markets, which resulted in its largest success in 2023 with the increase in the number of promising procurement companies by 13.4% and export performance by 8.3% compared to the previous year. In 2024, the central procurement agency will establish new comprehensive overseas procurement support projects, provide tailored market information for the companies and nurture foreign procurement professionals.   On the 21st, Lm Ki-keun, PPS Administrator, attended the regular meeting of the Korea G-PASS Company Export Association held at the Seoul Office of PPS, where he presented commendations to seven outstanding companies for their overseas market entry, including Weltem.co.ltd and explained this year's overseas export support program.             ▶ Administrator Lim delivered his congratulatory remarks at the G-PASS regular assembly at the PPS Seoul office on February 21st.   PPS has assisted Excellent Government Procurement Companies in joining overseas procurement markets through business meetings with buyers, participation in foreign exhibitions and strategic support for businesses.       As a result, the number and performance of promising overseas procurement companies (G-PASS companies) have increased significantly each year, reaching a record high of $1.63 billion in export performance in 2023, contributing to the expansion of our country's exports.* G-PASS : Government Performance ASSured (As of late 2023, 1,263 companies were designated as G-PASS)   The cause of this export growth is explained as the proactive efforts of domestic companies armed with technology to enter overseas markets, coupled with the systematic export support from PPS.   During his congratulatory speech, Administrator Lim emphasized, "This year, it is crucial for procurement companies to take the lead in expanding exports to accelerate economic recovery." He further stated, "PPS will continue to strengthen export support by operating comprehensive overseas expansion support projects, providing services tailored to the capabilities of companies. We will also expand the provision of customized overseas market information by both company and industry, as well as enhance the training of overseas procurement professionals from youth to existing industry personnel.“