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SEOUL
– British
Columbia’s economic connection to Korea was strengthened today as Premier
Gordon Campbell officially opened B.C.’s trade and investment office in Korea
and announced Mr. Kyung Suk Kim of Ocean Blue Marketline Inc. as the province’s
trade and investment representative in Korea.
“B.C. exports to Korea are estimated to grow by
$15.4 billion by 2020 and this trade office will help connect British Columbia
and Korean business and investors,” said Premier Campbell. “Our Asian market representatives
engage businesses and investors to promote B.C.’s competitive advantage
as Canada’s Pacific Gateway and the opportunities here for partnerships in
trade, investment and the exchange of world-class knowledge.”
The trade office, which will
open to the public June 1, 2008, represents B.C.’s commitment to strengthening long-term relationships
with Korea and positioning B.C. as North America’s Asia Pacific Gateway for
trade, investment, culture and knowledge exchange.
“We welcome Mr. Kim and look forward to his strong advocacy for
B.C. interests in Korea,” said
Economic Development Minister Colin Hansen. “B.C. is home to world-leading
innovative companies and our office in Seoul will position B.C. to realize
opportunities in our knowledge-based industries and traditional sectors.”
Located at the Gangnam Finance Centre, in one of Seoul’s most important
technology and financial business districts, the B.C. office will help promote trade and investment in B.C.’s
priority sectors, including, but not limited to: information communications
technology, wireless, digital new
media, power technologies, life sciences, and environmental technology and
services sectors.
“I look forward to helping
B.C. companies succeed in the Korean market and invite B.C. companies to
seriously consider the tremendous opportunities offered by the vibrant and
growing Korean market,” said Mr. Kim.
The
Seoul trade and investment office is B.C.’s third international representative office in the
Asia Pacific. B.C. has already established representative offices in Tokyo,
Japan and Shanghai, China.
To download photos from Premier Campbell’s mission to South Korea and China, go to www.gov.bc.ca/KoreaChina2008.
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Communications Director Office of the Premier 250 387-6605 |
Public Affairs Officer Ministry of Economic Development 250 952-0623 |
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