Digital Transformation Boosts Korean Manufacturing Korea has become a global powerhouse of manufacturing technologies, successfully combining one of the most successful digital economies, showcasing high scorecards in terms of production volume, innovation and workforce quality and more. Manufacturing makes up a significant part of Korea's industrial structure, where service — oriented industries account for small portion. Extensive Connectivity for Ideal Marketing Opportunities Strategically located at the hub of Asia, Korea provides extensive connectivity for market access to major countries in the region. Five Asian countries.. Korea, China, Japan, India and Taiwan accounted for 66.1% of the global total machine tool production in 2020, according to a tally of Gardner Business Media. Furthermore, the Korean initiative for the "Economic Map of the Korean Peninsula" is expected to generate opportunities for all participants in SIMTOS. Upgrading MatchMaking System, Toward Taking-off Into Global Brands SIMTOS' unique marketing support system, MatchMaking will generate opportunities for not only exhibitors but also visitors who had completed pre-registration. Through the open business system, participants can establish a network with companies in connection with technologies and items of interest even before the exhibition, an advantage for more in-depth consultations at the exhibition site.