Trade

Sunday, December 14th, 2008
Potential investors or foreign- invested companies currently operating in the Republic of Korea have a friend and ally in Chung Tong-soo, Head of Invest KOREA.
Sunday, December 14th, 2008

This economic wave may be too high for South Korea to crest, a country whose economy is 90 percent exports. To make things worse, the wind blows unfavorably for the cargo ships that carry Made in Korea products to the rest of the world. The surge of the waves and the whip of the winds seem to undermine the Land of the Morning Calm. And the prediction that South Korea may see a record deficit in trade in 2009 amid a global recession is the cloud that casts a dark shadow over the country 13th in trade volume.

Sunday, November 4th, 2007

With the forthcoming Chungnam Crystal Valley Exhibition to be held at the beginning of November as a momentum, Chungnam Asan City is becoming anew an object of attention as a mecca of the LCD industry complex from participants and visitors at home and abroad.

Sunday, November 4th, 2007
Q: What's your opinion of Asan development's potential and outlook?

A: Asan has been showing rapid pace since its population surpassed 200,000 in November 2004. As of the end of June, 2007, Asan's population was around 220,000.

Based on the most cutting-edge industry such as autos, semiconductors, and LCDs, Asan is emerging as a hub of the Korean economy by accomplishing 118% of Korea's trade figures of US$16 billion with US$19 billion in 2006.

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

As the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) marks the 4th anniversary, its efforts began to bear fruits. The IFEZ has made many achievements. A convention center will begin its operations in October 2008 and an international school will open in the same year. A 64-story apartment complex is being built and construction work on the 151-story Incheon Tower will begin early next year. A bridge linking Songdo and Yeongjongdo will be completed in October 2009, and extension work of the Incheon subway is underway as well.

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

Since his inauguration, Governor Chung Woo-taik has continued to stir up his officials into a business mind, putting emphasis on deregulation, strengthening a variety of incentives for investment, and laying a foundation of infrastructure for business activities. As a result of his incessant efforts, Chungbuk province has succeeded in inducing 41 large domestic companies along with an investment amount of 11.88 trillion Korean won (US$12.8 billion).

Monday, September 10th, 2007

Q: A lot of large domestic companies are rushing to Chungbuk. Could you explain the reason why?

Monday, June 11th, 2007

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Monday, June 11th, 2007

With the hosting of the 2014 Asian Games, Incheon will enter the list of the world's top 10 cities, An Sang-soo, mayor of the Incheon Metropolitan City, said.

The hosting of the international sports games will provide Incheon with a good chance to develop into a world class city, An said in an interview with the Korea IT Times.

Monday, May 14th, 2007
Monday, May 14th, 2007
Monday, May 14th, 2007
<!---->After becoming number one in the nation in the manufacturing field with foreign investment worth a total of US$1.37 billion last year, Chungnam Province has set a new goal of attracting US$1.2 billion this year as well.

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
The internal and external given conditions for foreign direct investments (FDI's) into Korea in the year 2007 are somewhat disadvantageous compared to the year 2006. When we take into account the investment inducement efforts and others of the like, it looks as though the foreign direct investments will maintain a similar level as 2006.

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
Q. What is the meaning of Daejeon's inducement of the general assembly of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) to be held in 2009?

A. There are two meanings of the IAC 2009 Daejeon, which regards itself as a scientific city and intends to lead the global era.

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
The expectation is mounting that the inducement of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) by Daejeon City will prepare a stepping-stone for the growth of the convention industry.

The competition among countries in the convention industry is fierce. It is highly expected that the inducement will prove to be a detonator for the development of the aerospace industry of Korea and foreign countries.

Thursday, March 15th, 2007

We, at Gangwon Province, have the vision to make the province a place in which all the residents can live well by achieving sustainable growth. In order to accomplish the provincial government's goal of making Gangwon Province economically advanced with a top quality of life, the province formulated a general plan for the development of the industrial economy on September 25 last year.

Thursday, November 30th, 2006
Open Korea / Invest Korea

Speaking about Invest Korea Plaza and international business

This is the second part of a two-part series interview with Chung Tong-soo, head of Invest Korea -- Ed.

Q: Please tell us about your difficulties when inducing foreign capital. And also comment on your requirements for promoting work efficiency in the Korean government and relevant organizers.

Tuesday, October 31st, 2006
KOTRA Head of Invest Korea Chung Tong-soo Invest Korea Plaza offers comprehensive services for international businessmen This is the first part of a two-part series interview with Chung Tong-soo, head of Invest Korea . Ed. Q: What is the meaning of the inauguration of the Invest Korea Plaza, or how can we interpret your inauguration? A: Invest Korea Plaza (IKP) is the most ambitious investment promotion project ever inaugurated by the Korean government. IKP is the first business incubation center in Korea for foreign investors.
Tuesday, October 31st, 2006
MOCIE MOCIE Minister Chung Sye-kyun Investment influx growing steadily There have been no unusual changes in foreign investments since North Korea's announcement of its nuclear test. Foreign chambers of commerce, such as the American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AMCHAM), and the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (EUCCK), indicated that their standpoint was not to suspend any planned activities.
Tuesday, October 31st, 2006
On the Scene Report / KOTRA -- Middle East & Africa Top Korean companies are well known in the Emirates and in several areas such as automobiles, mobile telephony, consumer electronics and construction the products of Korean companies have been well received in the local market. Korean car manufacturers Hyundai and Kia have been doing exceedingly well in recent years.
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