Prospects for large autoparts suppliers (Tier 1) to attend the KOAAshow 2006 seem likely to
grow.

News from autoparts suppliers is that, after the participation of Canada’s MAGNA to the KOAAshow
2005, large-scale Korean autoparts suppliers are exploring the possibility of attending the
KOAAshow as a part of their 2006 business plan.

For example, company D....., Manual Transmissions, Axles and Seats manufacturer located in
Chungcheongnam-do, plan to attend the KOAAshow2006 and have completed the budgeting
for the event. This news came directly from the company via telephone.