Korea Business

In the last 40 years South Korea has grown from a war-torn, poverty-stricken agricultural also-ran into a world-class industrial power. It has achieved this remarkable feat through hard work and the government's encouragement of an export economy. Korea now stands at a crossroads as it retools to produce higher value-added products.

The Portable Encyclopedia for Doing Business with Korea is an unmatched resource for capitalizing on opportunities in Korea. Whether you are importing, exporting, or investing, you will find a wealth of detailed information that will keep you ahead of the competition.

For Buyers: Korea offers a variety of manufactures from the mundane to the miraculous. The new emphasis is on sophisticated electronics, auto parts, machinery, and speicalty products.

For Suppliers: Korea is a ready market for providers of the raw materials, equipment, components, and expertise it needs to carry out its industrial transformation. Demand for imported consumer goods and services is also booming as Korea's nearly 44 million people begin reaping the rewards of their years of hard work.

For Investors: In an effort to court foreign participation, the government is lowering trade barriers, cutting red tape, and offering a wide range of incentives to attract the resources needed to take Korea's economy into the next century.

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