Starting Your Journey in Korea: Newcomers Seminar 2026

The FKCCI Newcomers Seminar is designed to support companies and professionals entering or developing their activities in Korea. This annual seminar provides practical insights into the Korean business environment, regulatory framework, and market practices, helping participants better understand key challenges and opportunities. 

Whether you are newly established in Korea or preparing your market entry, the Newcomers Seminar offers a valuable platform to gain essential knowledge, connect with experts, and engage with the Franco-Korean business community. 

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AGENDA 

13:00 – 13:30 | Welcome & Coffee

13:30 – 13:35 | Opening
- Ms. Sonia CHAIEB KIM, FKCCI CEO

13:35 – 13:40 | Welcome Remarks

13:40 – 14:50 | Korean Cultural Systems & French Presence in Korea
- Mr. David-Pierre JALICON, FKCCI Chairman

14:50 – 15:05 | Macroeconomic Presentation of Korea

15:05 – 15:20 | Break Time

15:20 – 16:15 | Korea’s Digital & Business Ecosystem
- Mr. Olivier MOUROUX, Co-founder & CEO of Asiance Korea

16:15 – 17:00 | Roundtable 1: Living & Working in Korea Legal, HR & Practical Aspects

17:00 – 17:15 | Break Time

17:15 – 17:35 | Understanding Taxes & Social Security in Korea
- Mr. Julien HERVEAU, Country Lead Partner of Forvis Mazars in Korea

17:35 – 18:20 | Roundtable 2: Adapting to Korean Culture Business, Society & Community

* Schedule might be subject to change.

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USEFUL INFORMATION 

DATE │ Thursday, October 1st, 2026
TIME │ 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM (KST)
VENUE │ Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun
LANGUAGE │ English
PARTICIPANTS │ Approx. 20 participants 

* 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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