Starting Your Journey in Korea: Newcomers Seminar 2026

The FKCCI Newcomers Seminar supports companies and professionals establishing themselves in Korea or expanding their activities in the country. This annual event offers practical insights into the business environment, regulatory framework, and local market practices to help participants understand the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Korea.

Whether you have recently arrived in Korea or are preparing to enter the market, the seminar is an opportunity to gain essential knowledge, speak with experts, and connect with the French-Korean business community.

The event has been postponed and will take place in October. The exact date will be announced soon.

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AGENDA 

13:00–13:30 | Welcome coffee

13:30–13:40 | Opening remarks
- Sonia CHAIEB KIM, CEO of FKCCI

13:40–14:40 | Korean cultural norms and the French presence in Korea
- David-Pierre JALICON, Chairman of FKCCI

14:40–15:05 | Overview of the Korean economy

15:05–15:20 | Break

15:20–16:15 | Korea’s digital and entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Olivier MOUROUX, Co-founder and CEO of Asiance Korea

16:15–16:45 | Working in Korea: labor law, human resources, and workplace culture
An introduction to Korean labor law and HR practices, including workplace hierarchy, communication, and managing Korean teams.
- Diane HONG, CEO of CLT Korea

16:45–17:00 | Break

17:00–17:25 | Understanding taxation and social security in Korea
- Julien HERVEAU, Managing Partner of Forvis Mazars in Korea

17:25–18:00 | The image of France in Korea
- Ida Daussy, Professor at Sookmyung Women’s University

18:00–18:20 | Your first months in Korea: practical advice and community life
- Jean-Baptiste MERKEL, President of Seoul Accueil

* Schedule might be subject to change.

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USEFUL INFORMATION 

DATE │ October 2026; exact date to be announced
TIME │ 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM (KST)
Venue | FKCCI Salon, 1st floor, Serendia Building, 7 nonhyeon-ro 80 gil, Gangnam District, 06223, Seoul
LANGUAGE │ English
PARTICIPANTS │ Approx. 20 participants 
Fees (VAT included) | FKCCI Member (Individual): 250,000 KRW 
                                   FKCCI Members Duo (2 people): 460,000 KRW (230,000 KRW per person) 
                                   Non-Member (Individual): 350,000 KRW 
                                   Non-Members Duo (2 people): 640,000 KRW (320,000 KRW per person) 
                                   International Volunteer (V.I.E): 150,000 KRW

* Seats are limited. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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CONTACT 

Event Team 
Email : event(@)fkcci.com 
Tel : +82 2-553-2883 

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