UKTI's team in South Korea has over 80 years combined experience of providing support and advice to UK companies who have won business in South Korea. By combining the network of offices in the UK and our unique contacts in the market we can help your business thrive in South Korea. Whether you need a list of potential customers, the contact details of a potential distributor or the use of a prestigious venue for an event we can help - contact us on trade.korea@fco.gov.uk for more information. In the meantime we hope these blogs will enlighten you about the culture and opportunities in Korea.
It's always good to know what you're doing is making a difference. We were thrilled recently to receive this piece of feedback from Kate Wright and Adrian Cronin. They are directors of a UK company, Isle of English, with whom …
One of the most striking features of the South Korean economy is the hugely important role played by its large conglomerates, or ‘chaebol’ in Korean. The chaebol are led in size by Samsung – which has annual revenues larger than …
I came across a short online report recently by SERI (the Samsung Economic Research Institute, one of South Korea's most respected research centres). There are a few interesting predictions on economic growth here - and some pointers for British exporters …
What’s been happening in South Korea recently, and what does this mean for UK companies? Since the 1970s, South Korea has been involved in overseas heavy construction contracts, mainly in the Middle East. That tradition continues, but now in the …
I am Principal at the British International Kindergarten’s Seocho Campus. With two campuses in Seoul, the British International Kindergartens offer a unique and prestigious educational experience to international families and the internationally minded. Britain and the British style of education …
The differences in business culture between the UK and South Korea are well documented - are there similar differences in football? We went to the clash between arch North Asian rivals Korea and Japan to find out. Like most of …
It’s the first agreement between the EU and an Asian country, but that’s not the only reason why UK business should take notice. First of all, the EU-Korea FTA (Free Trade Agreement), signed on 8 October 2010 in the presence …
If countries aren’t a member of the BRICs or CIVETS groups does this mean that they do not have growth potential for your business? Not necessarily - the acronyms, created by economists, indicate the potential for market growth based upon …
South Korea’s dramatic growth since the 1950’s has resulted in gross national income rising from under $100 to $20,000, and is set to reach almost $28,000 by 2015. This growth, centred on Seoul, is often referred to as the ‘Miracle …
Chuseok is coming and Korea is preparing with eager anticipation. Chuseok is their harvest festival which is celebrated during a three day holiday. This year, it falls on 22nd September. It is a time when families get together and give …
