UK Trade & Investment and Scottish Development International are offering a unique opportunity for UK companies to present their products to key South Korean buyers and press at a high profile Showcase

UK Trade & Investment and Scottish Development International are offering a unique opportunity for UK companies to present their products to key South Korean buyers and press at a high profile Showcase. The event will take place at the British Ambassador’s residence in Seoul, followed by individual appointment days.

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The mission week includes:

  • Embassy briefing
  • Familiarisation retail tour
  • Showcase
  • Press conference
  • VIP reception
  • Pre-arranged one to one meetings (through OMIS)

Eligibility

The showcase and market visit is open to companies from the following sectors:

  • Interior textiles and furnishings
  • Design services
  • Clothing and fashion accessories
  • Sports and leisure goods
  • Babywear, childrenswear and products
  • Apparel textiles
  • Giftware, table top and jewellery
  • Food and drink
  • Other high-end consumer goods

Why South Korea?

South Korea, home to 50 million people, is a vibrant and sophisticated market offering excellent opportunities for British top-end consumer goods and services. Koreans have strong purchasing power and are driven by their desire for high quality products and world-class design. Korea is the 4th largest economy in Asia and 12th largest globally with a predicted growth of 4.0% in 2011. GDP per capita is $31,000 plus which is close to UK standards.

The recent introduction of the EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement will reduce tariffs on 97% of all goods within three years and open up excellent business opportunities for highly reputed British brands. Tariffs on high-end fashion have already been reduced to zero.

Visit the UKTI website for more details and an application form