Core Insights - The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and KOTRA held a meeting with 11 Korean companies at CES 2026 to discuss their participation and global market expansion strategies [2] - Representatives from innovative companies in digital health, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence shared challenges such as complex regulations, cumbersome patent application processes, and rising exhibition costs [2] - The Ministry and KOTRA introduced customized support programs, including an "Overseas Exhibition Support Plan" and "Export Subsidy Plan," to assist companies in overcoming these challenges and promote the global expansion of AI innovation ecosystems [2] Group 1 - The meeting took place on January 6, coinciding with the opening of CES 2026 in Las Vegas [2] - Korean innovative companies have won 60% of the CES Innovation Awards, highlighting their global recognition [2] - KOTRA's president emphasized the importance of listening to companies' feedback to enhance support effectiveness and help position Korea among the top three AI nations [2]