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What Makes Korea Tick What Makes Korea Tick

In addition to world class multinationals, advanced IT infrastructure, and competitive export industries, the Republic of Korea's social and business culture contribute to the country's reputation as a rewarding investment destination.

Join us on Monday, February 22, for a luncheon with Chung Tong-Soo, head of Invest Korea, as he follows up his December presentation on Korea's response to the economic crisis with a program on Korea's business and social culture. Chung will discuss the unique cultural traits that he believes makes Korea an attractive place for foreign investment and how Korea is poised to take a more influential role on the global stage.

Monday, February 22, 2010
11:30 AM–12:00 PM * Registration and Luncheon
12:00 PM–1:00 PM * Presentation and Q&A


What Makes Korea Tick

with

Chung Tong-Soo
Head of Invest Korea

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About the Speaker
 
Chung Tong-Soo has been head of Invest Korea, the Republic of Korea's national trade and investment promotion agency, since 2006. Chung has been active in international trade promotion since 1994, and has served at the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration as director of the Office of Export Promotion and Coordination, director of the Advocacy Center, and deputy assistant secretary for Service Industries and Finance. Chung is also a founding member and counsel at Lim, Ruger & Kim law firm in Los Angeles. He holds a master's in public affairs from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University and a J.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles Law School.

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