Korean trade association opens office in Poland

By Kim Joo-heon Posted : September 27, 2024, 12:14 Updated : September 27, 2024, 12:14
Dignitaries cut the tape at the opening ceremony of the Seoul Seafood Show on Sept 26 2024 Courtesy of the Korea International Trade Association
Dignitaries cut the tape at the opening ceremony of the Korea International Trade Association's Warsaw center in Warsaw on Sept. 26, 2024. Courtesy of the Korea International Trade Association
SEOUL, September 27 (AJP) - The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) said Friday it has opened its second overseas office in Europe in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, to support exports to Central and Eastern Europe.

Poland is Korea's second-largest export destination in the European Union, KITA said, adding that the two countries are collaborating in various fields, including batteries, defense, infrastructure, and the reconstruction of Ukraine.

"Last year, trade between Korea and Poland exceeded US$10 billion for the first time, and over 390 Korean companies have entered Poland, creating 30,000 jobs in Poland," said KITA chairman Yoon Jin-sik during the opening ceremony held on Thursday. "Through the Warsaw office, we will promote the capabilities of Korean companies in areas of cooperation between the two countries."

The Warsaw office will be responsible for providing market information, supporting local marketing, and building networks for companies entering the market. It will also promote the establishment of the Korean business council in Poland to represent the challenges faced by local businesses and facilitate cooperation.

The opening ceremony was attended by over 60 figures, including Andrzej Dycha, head of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH).
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