KOTRA: New Korean President Lee Myung-bak to Address Korea Investment Forum in NYC

April 16, 2008 - 12:30-5:00 PM
The Plaza Hotel - New York City

New York, New York - March 25, 2008 - Internationally-focused investors, analysts, executives, financial and service professionals, journalists and other interested individuals are invited to hear newly-elected Korean President Lee Myung-bak deliver a Keynote Speech during his first visit to the US next month at the Korea Investment Forum 2008 in New York City. Additional presentations by Korean government and private sector leaders will be scheduled during this seminar organized by the Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE), the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and Invest Korea.

This event will be held without charge on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 from 12:30-5:00 PM at The Plaza Hotel, located at 770 Fifth Avenue (between 58th and 59th Streets) in New York City. Participation will be offered on a space available basis to qualified individuals with an existing or potential business or investment interest in Korea. Advance registration is required and all attendance will be confirmed.

To attend the Korea Investment Forum 2008, please CLICK HERE to forward a registration request or contact the individual indicated below.

Korea Investment Forum 2008 - Updated Program Agenda

12:30pm	Registration & Networking Session with Delegation (Light refreshments will be served)
1:50pm	Opening Announcement Tong-Soo Chung, Head of Invest Korea
1:51pm	Introduction of the President of ROK S.R. Cho, Chairman of Federation of Korean Industries
1:55pm	Keynote Speech Myung-bak Lee, President of Republic of Korea
2:10pm	New Business Opportunities under KOR-US FTA Youn Ho-Lee, Minister of Knowledge Economy
2:25pm	Financial Policy of Korean Government Kwang-Woo Jun, Chairman Financial Services Commission
2:35pm	Investment Environment & Opportunities in Gyeonggi Province Moon-soo Kim, Governor of Gyeonggi Province
2:45pm	A Success Story: GM To be announced
2:55pm	Questions & Answers
3:15pm	Company Presentations LG Electronics: Yong Nam, Vice Chairman & CEO Hyundai Motor Company: Dong-Wook Park, Head of Financial Mgt. Group POSCO: Ki-Hong Park, Senior Vice President SK Telecom: Tae-Jin Park, Senior Vice President Samsung Electronics: Robert Yi, Senior Vice President
4:55pm	Closing Remarks
5:00pm	Conclusion of Event

"We look forward to briefing investors and executives in New York regarding current trends and the plans of our new government as we accompany newly-elected Korean President Lee, Myung-bak during his first overseas visit to meet with President Bush and other US government and business leaders next month," noted Lee, Youn Ho, Minister of Knowledge Economy. "We intend to highlight the importance of the US-Korea bilateral relationship and the potential of the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) -- which promises to significantly expand the already vibrant trade, investment and economic ties that exist between our two countries. Attention will also be devoted to demonstrating our deep commitment to building value-added and next-generation industries through further reductions of regulatory and other barriers to create a less burdensome, more transparent, and welcoming businesses environment - in which both foreign and domestic firms can thrive and prosper."

"Korea is the world's tenth largest economy and seventh largest export market of the US. It is now a $1 trillion economy with an annual per capita income that exceeds $20,000. As of 2006, the Republic of Korea attracted approximately $22 billion in US direct investment -- an amount almost certain to grow in the years to come, especially with passage of a US-Korea FTA," stated Kim, Joo-Nam, President of KOTRA North America. "Through presentations by senior government officials and leading Korean companies we intend to outline the many ways US corporate and portfolio investors can take advantage of current developments, including the numerous opportunities now emerging in information- and bio-technology, manufacturing, electronics and consumer products as well as financial, leisure and professional services, retail, and numerous other sectors."

To attend the Korea Investment Forum 2008, please CLICK HERE to forward a registration request or contact the individual indicated below.

KWR International, Inc. Keith W. Rabin email: kiforum@kwrintl.com tel./fax +1-212-532-3005 / 212-685-2413

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