Han Kiwon, Commissioner, Invest Korea
The head of the government agency charged with attracting and promoting FDI in Korea discusses how the country has ideally positioned itself between China and western markets through a series…
Invest Korea (IK), Korea’s national investment promotion agency, was established within the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) with the sole purpose of supporting the entry and successful establishment of foreign business into Korea. With assistance extending to comprehensive post-establishment services, IK enables foreign corporations to maximize the benefits of the Korean investment environment to ensure their rapid settlement in Korea. The agency is committed to providing unmatched, comprehensive one-stop service that allows foreign investors to join many of the world’s most successful corporations who have selected Korea as an investment destination and been rewarded by high returns on the investment.
Contact Details
13, Heolleung-ro Seocho-gu,
Seoul
Republic of Korea (137-749)
Tel. 82-1600-7119
E-mail ikonline@kotra.or.kr
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