Jeju province embarked on a trade mission to Southeast Asia Oct. 21-29, accompanied by six Jeju-based companies. The trip was organized through the Jeju Regional Headquarters of the Small Business Corporation. The trade mission achieved 600 thousand US dollars in contracts through consultations with local buyers.

The province visited Manila, Jakarta, and Bangkok during the mission. The main products up for export included animated TV programs, accessories made from Jeju rock, natural cosmetics derived from Jeju’s environment, and oligosaccharides. Most of the products received high levels of interest and favorable reviews from buyers.

In particular, Thailand's local cable station True Visions signed a contract to license the Jeju character Mong-ni and will broadcast the animation for two years beginning in March. Home shopping companies in Indonesia, like the Dinamika Tiga Pilar Corporation, purchased various accessories, such as bracelets. In addition, Thailand’s SCG Trading Company requested sample items of basalt bricks and tiles, as well as paint products.