Business Environment and Labor Market in Korea

Perspectives on Korea’s Economic Landscape and Employment Policy in 2025

The FKCCI, in partnership with the Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF), is pleased to invite you to a special conference on the Korean business environment and labor market, to be held on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, in Seoul. This event is proudly sponsored by Daegu Metropolitan City.

This session will provide valuable insights into the new orientations of the government’s labor policy, the latest employment and industrial relations trends, and the strategic responses of companies facing Korea’s evolving economic environment.

Designed for senior executives, HR directors, legal teams, and policy watchers, the event will feature expert perspectives, highlighting key developments shaping the Korean workforce and business ecosystem in 2025

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Key Topics 

• The Government’s New Labor Policy Directions: reforms and priorities shaping Korea’s workforce strategy. 

• Institutional Dialogue Between France and Korea: opportunities for bilateral cooperation in employment and business development. 

• Corporate Strategies in a Changing Economic Environment: how companies adapt to regulatory, social, and economic shifts. 

• Labor Market Trends & Industrial Relations Outlook: current dynamics, challenges, and prospects for social dialogue. 

Why Attend? 

This joint session between FKCCI and KEF provides a unique opportunity to access up-to-date, high-level insights on: 

• Korea’s labor policy reforms and employment regulations. 

• How business leaders are adapting their HR and corporate strategies in a challenging economic context.

• The evolving landscape of industrial relations. 

Attendees will benefit from cross-sector expertise, helping them anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and align their human capital management with Korea’s changing business framework. 

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Agenda 

11:00 - 11:30 | Welcome & Registration

11:30 - 13:40 | Opening Session 
- Mr. David-Pierre JALICON, Chairman, FKCCI 
- Mr. Philippe BERTOUX, Ambassador, French Embassy in the Republic of Korea 
                        | Congratulatory message
- Mr. Kyung-Shik SOHN, Chairman of KEF and CEO & Chairman of CJ Group

11:40 - 12:20 | Keynote Presentation - "2025 Business Environment and Labor Market in Korea" 
- by Mr. CHANG Jungwoo, Director of Labor-Management Cooperation Department, KEF 

12:20 - 12:30 | Q&A 

12:30 - 12:40 | Daegu Metropolitan City - Presentation 

12:40 | Seated lunch, Networking & Closing

* Please note the schedule is subject to change. 

 

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USEFUL INFORMATION

DATE | Thursday, October 2nd, 2025  
VENUE | Chavit 1F The Anniversary, 650 Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
SPONSOR | Daegu Metropolitan City 
LANGUAGE | Korean & English (simultaneous interpretation) 
FEES | Member 90,000 KRW
             Non-Member 120,000 KRW
PARTICIPANTS| +/- 80 senior-level guests 

* Seats are limited, registration will be on a first come-first serve basis.

 

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CONTACT

Event Department
Tel: 02-2268-9504
Email: event(@)fkcci.com

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