중기부, 2019년 글로벌 강소기업 200개사 지정...4년간 맞춤형 지원<br /><br />Two hundred local small and mid-sized firms have been chosen as the global SMEs of the year.<br />The Ministry of SMEs and Startups said they were chosen after three rounds of review that included evaluations from outside experts.<br />Their average sales were 23 million U.S. dollars, with a three-year average growth rate of near 24 percent.<br />The Ministry has chosen such companies since 2011 to help local firms expand their operations abroad.<br />The 200 firms will be given customized support, including financing and marketing support by the Ministry as well as local governments and private financial institutions over the next four years. <br />