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AKBC representatives met with the Governor of Gyeonggi Province Mr. Dong Yeon Ki

Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance announces plans to reduce tariffs on 76 industrial and food imports next year

Please see photos from the 2023 Critical Minerals and New Energy Forum in Sydney, Australia.

The Australia-Korea Business Council (AKBC) hosted an exclusive Korea Session at the renowned ICC Sydney. The 2023 Korea session: Part of IMARC took place in Sydney on the 31st October 2023.

Dear AKBC Members,

We are pleased to bring you updates on recent developments that have marked a busy and productive month of September for the AKBC.

A notable achievement was the successful conclusion of the 44th Korea-Australia Business Council-Australia-Korea Business Council Joint Meeting, a pivotal event that saw the active participation of over 200 distinguished political and business leaders from both Korea and Australia. The theme of the conference, "Cultivating an Innovative Future via Korea-Australia Collaboration," underscored our commitment to exploring innovative pathways in our bilateral relationship. WA Premier Hon. Roger Cook was a special guest at this year's Joint Meeting, announcing the winning bid to host the next 45th AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting in Western Australia in 2024.

Photos from 44th AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting – 7-8 September 2023 – Seoul

The Australia-Korea Business Council has partnered with City Fertility!

About City Fertility

Established in 2003, City Fertility has grown into one of Australia’s leading IVF and fertility service groups, with 14 IVF clinics and state-of-the-art laboratories, over 60 highly skilled fertility specialists, and 70 consulting rooms conveniently located across the nation.

City Fertility is committed to offering the latest in fertility treatment and utilising state-of-the-art technology and unparalleled clinical expertise, all while providing a personalised approach to each and every patient.

Dear AKBC Members,

As we step into the latter half of the year, the anticipation is building as we gear up for the highly anticipated forthcoming 44th KABC-AKBC Joint Meeting, scheduled to take place in Seoul on the 7th-8th September. The Joint Meeting is in collaboration with our KABC counterparts including the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI).

We are excited to share our aspiration for future joint ventures with the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) under the leadership of its new Chairman, Ryu Jin. This strategic partnership will undoubtedly open up new avenues for collaboration and innovation, propelling us further toward our shared objectives.

We are thrilled to share highlights from the momentous AKBC Food and Agriculture subcommittee meeting, which took place on the 21st of July in the vibrant city of Brisbane. Chaired by none other than AKBC’s esteemed director, Marie Piccone, the Managing Director at Manbulloo, this meeting set the stage for an engaging and insightful event.

Dear AKBC Members,

Welcome to the July 2023 edition of our newsletter, dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest Australia-Korea trade and bilateral developments. We are excited to share some remarkable collaborations and projects that demonstrate the strengthening ties between our two nations.