A pressing issue in Korea, the growth of small and medium enterprises—alongside or with enhanced vigor relative to the large conglomerates—presents new opportunities for business development in Korea. Dr. Byunghun Choi, Director General of the Korea Business Development Center will examine SME expansion, government incentives newly in place, and the… MORE

A year after implementation of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, Wendy Cutler, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Japan, Korea and APEC Affairs, and chief negotiator of the FTA, reflects on the newly-discovered opportunities, burgeoning trade, and partnerships, as well as limitations and early challenges. // n_docel))) n_result = n_docel; return… MORE

Tom Byrne, Senior VP, and Asia-Pacific Manager of Moody's Sovereign Risk Group, examines Korea’s sovereign credit rating on the eve of a new administration in Seoul. Mr. Byrne analyzes Korea's economic and fiscal fundamentals, the government's balance sheet, as well as levels of debt and the overall impact on Korea's… MORE

The Korean market sees $4.5 billion annually in luxury good sales, an area that has grown at least twelve percent every year since 2006. In that time, Korea has emerged as a leader and trendsetter in fashion, entertainment and beauty. Rising income among the middle class has created an increase… MORE

What are expectations surrounding Korea’s stock market and the current state Korean company valuations relative to other markets? How does Korea continue to maintain its competitive edge and has there been significant change in the corporate governance practices of Korean companies? John Lee, Portfolio Manager and Analyst on the Korean… MORE

Six months after implementation of the historic Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, how have legal and insurance service sectors fared? Where have there been gains or challenges? What new investments or partnerships have spurred as a result? The Korea Society Board Member Song Jung, chair of the intellectual property and technology… MORE