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As the first major Asian market to fully reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic, South Korea offers ideal conditions for your international export or business expansion projects.
No health-related restrictions at entry, simplified visa procedures, and an efficient administration make it easier than ever to come to Korea and develop business activities. Today, the country is an ideal gateway for exploring and expanding into Asian markets, as entry barriers remain in place in several countries.
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Korea’s infrastructure and distribution channels are highly efficient and adapt rapidly to market trends. Home to Incheon International Airport, one of the world’s leading airports, and the Port of Busan, a major global commercial freight hub, the country provides a strategic gateway for business expansion across Asia.
Korea has also signed free trade agreements covering more than 84% of global GDP. The EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement has eliminated tariffs on approximately 99% of products, facilitating trade between Europe and Korea.
As the 10th-largest economy in the world, Korea offers a dynamic market of 52 million consumers, with GDP per capita surpassing Japan’s for the first time in 2021 (USD 48,300 per capita).
A true trendsetting market, Korea also provides a favorable ecosystem for testing and launching new products and services. Companies can benefit from numerous innovation support programs and a sophisticated consumer base known for its curiosity and rapid adoption of new trends and technologies.
Because every company has different needs, we offer tailor-made solutions to maximize your chances of success in South Korea.
To assess your business potential and define your strategy for establishing or developing your commercial activities in Korea, request a tailor-made market study analyzing the local supply, demand, and regulatory environment.
Conferences, field visits, meetings with local experts and industry players… Immerse yourself in the Korean market to discover its opportunities and potential and accelerate your transformation.
Your FKCCI advisor will work with you to develop a tailor-made program based on your specific needs.
Build your prospecting strategy around qualified contacts! Benefit from a database compiled by our experts according to your search criteria, using our source files: members, federations, associations, and local institutions.
Through the Start’ Export program, assess the potential of your offer with a panel of prospective customers or distributors before entering the Korean market. Acting as a true liaison, FKCCI handles the promotion and testing of your offer and advises you on your Korean market strategy.
Market Prospecting Mission
Tailor-made solution for organizations looking to find a partner in Korea, market prospecting missions identify and schedule meetings with targeted prospects. Support from a French-Korean interpreter or FKCCI project manager is included!
Trade Show Support
Trade shows are key opportunities to showcase your offering. Whether through an individual booth or a collective pavilion, the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry offers a turnkey solution including logistical and administrative support, communication, on-site assistance, and advice on Korean business culture.
Benefit from a comprehensive range of services designed to remove the obstacles to your development in Korea. From setting up a local entity and handling Korea-specific professional requirements (insurance, licenses, etc.) to visa assistance and marketing strategy, our teams are here to support you.
Domiciliation, office rental, meeting rooms, operational support, payroll outsourcing, access to our member network… FKCCI provides personalized and agile support to companies through its Business Center, tailored to all types of market entry and development strategies.
Join the largest French business community worldwide and connect with its 450 members in Korea! Benefit from nearly 60 events per year, networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and advocacy for your interests with Korean institutions.
“Thank you to FKCCI and Global Cosmetics Cluster (GCC.EU) for making this learning expedition possible. They organized numerous activities in South Korea that helped us better understand the market, beauty trends, and local culture. We gained not only valuable knowledge but also a great deal of inspiration for our projects.”
Sara (Innia)
“South Korea is more accessible than Japan and China, and we are very satisfied with our decision. From accommodation and event organization to obtaining quarantine exemptions, we were able to come to Korea with ease thanks to FKCCI.”
Tristan Rousselle (Aryballe)
“The French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry accurately identified and reframed our needs and quickly provided us with a project manager. The FKCCI played a key role by acting as our bilingual sales representative throughout the successive meetings. Thanks to this assignment, we reached a lasting and mutually beneficial agreement with an importer.”
Richard and Stéphane Martin (Wine Producers)
“Thanks to the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry, several key French companies were able to create a French pavilion at Seoul Food 2022, Korea’s largest F&B event. It was a great success and attracted a large number of visitors.”
Romuald Pieters (France Gourmet)
Founded in 1986, the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) is a key economic partner supporting French companies in Korea, from market exploration to export and market establishment.
Over 30 years of expertise
A database of more than 6,000 contacts across various sectors
A network of 450 members in 2022
More than 180 companies supported in 2021