Event Organized to Attract Investment in Korea's Advanced Industries
Institutions and companies from both Korea and Japan in advanced sectors gathered in Tokyo, Japan, to explore new avenues for technology and investment cooperation, focusing on the future materials, parts, and equipment industries.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) announced on the 19th that they had hosted the "Korea-Japan Advanced Industry Investment Briefing" in Tokyo on the 17th, inviting 100 leading Japanese materials, parts, and equipment companies interested in entering the Korean market. The Ministry and KOTRA organized this event to attract more investment from key Japanese companies in the fields of semiconductors, future mobility, batteries, and artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to enhance the stability of Korea's supply chain and the competitiveness of its industries.
Yoo Beopmin, Director of Investment Policy at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, delivers the opening remarks at the "Korea-Japan Advanced Industry Investment Briefing" held by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency in Tokyo, Japan, on the 17th. KOTRA
Samsung Electronics and Tokyo Electron, representing the semiconductor industries of both countries, participated as speakers at the briefing. Major Japanese materials, parts, and equipment companies reportedly showed significant interest in investment opportunities in Korea's advanced industries.
Samsung Electronics introduced investment cases involving its partners and emphasized that investment by Japanese companies in Korea would be advantageous for the commercialization of advanced technologies and securing customers. Japanese companies in the materials, parts, and equipment sectors also expressed strong interest in expanding business opportunities through investment in Korea. Tokyo Electron, a leading manufacturer specializing in semiconductor ultra-fine process equipment, presented its business activities in Korea. The company is expanding its operations, including the expansion of its research and development center in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, to strengthen connections with clients, and is also pursuing collaborations with several domestic universities for talent development.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) held a "Korea-Japan Advanced Industry Investment Briefing" on the 17th in Tokyo, inviting 100 leading Japanese materials, parts, and equipment companies interested in entering the Korean market. KOTRA
The Korea Semiconductor Industry Association, Korea Automotive Technology Institute, and Korea Battery Industry Association also participated as speakers, presenting the global market positions of Korean companies in each sector, domestic technology trends, and opportunities for cooperation.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy introduced its advanced industry policies, while KOTRA Invest Korea highlighted Korea's excellent investment environment in advanced industries and government-led AI innovation trends. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), one of Japan's three major banks, also addressed the importance of bilateral cooperation in the changing global trade environment.
Kim Taehyung, head of KOTRA Invest Korea, stated, "In an uncertain global trade environment, Korea and Japan are ideal partners with complementary strengths," adding, "This event will serve as an opportunity to increase interest in investment and cooperation in Korea among Japanese materials, parts, and equipment companies that possess world-class technological capabilities."
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