First Korean Country Show at Singapore Expo

Singapore Expo - With the craze on everything Korean which has been taking Singapore and the region by storm, the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) has been putting forward great efforts towards pioneering international markets and promoting foreign investment.

As part of these efforts, KOTRA will hold the Korean Products Show 2007 at Singapore Expo Hall 4 from 19 to 21 November 2007. Korean products are also well trusted and renowned for their top quality, innovation and superior design.

This is the first exhibition in Singapore to showcase Korean branded and World Class products like Samsung electronics, LG electronics, Hyundai Motor and 50 top Korean companies. This event will introduce visitors to many of the innovative Korea industries and their products, including Medical and Health, IT, Environmental, Electronics, Beauty and Household, Machinery and more.

Trade between Singapore and the South Korea rose by 10% in 2006 to S$30.5 billion. Overall, South Korea was Singapore’s 9th largest trading partner in 2006. South Korea was Singapore’s 10th largest export market in 2006. Key exports were electrical machinery, office and data machines, organic chemicals, and petroleum and products. Imports rose from S$14.3 billion in 2005 to S$16.6 billion in 2006, making South Korea the 7th largest source for Singapore. Main import items were electrical machinery, telecommunications apparatus, petroleum and products and iron and steel.*

Mr Hong Ki-Hwa, President and CEO, Kotra said, “This is the fast track to success for anyone or any companies wanting to deal in Korean products and organisations. They are able to forge partnerships directly with Korean companies. We are arranging one on one meetings and investments presentations, and new opportunities for agents, distributors, importers and investors. I urge businesses not to miss these meetings. We look forward to seeing you at Korean Products Show 2007 where you will experience the meaning of Premium Korea.”

Some of the business line ups that companies should not miss include:

A. One-on-One Business Meetings (19 – 21 Nov 2007, 10am to 5pm)
Product profiles – High tech, Innovative and Top End products
1. Telecommunications, IT, Digital contents
2. Medical Equipment, Healthcare
3. Household goods Home Appliances
4. Industrial Machinery, Metal, Auto parts
5. Electrical, Electronic Devices & Accessories
6. Consumer Electronics & Lifestyle

B. Investment Day – Korea
Investment Seminar (Tues 20 Nov, 11am - 2pm)
1. Environment and Trends of FDI in Korea
2. Investment Opportunities and Projects – Jeju Island

Investor Relations (Tues & Wed, 20-21 Nov, 10am - 5pm)
1. Investor Relations Presentations

The event is supported by IE Singapore and sponsored by Korea’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, and Kocham Singapore. Trade and public are welcome.


*Information source - IE Singapore