Japan & South Korea trade mission

Join the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers multi-sector trade mission to South Korea and Japan! Benefit from customized B2B meetings to meet with prospective customers and business partners, which is critical to establishing business relationships in the region. Let the MEDC trade offices in South Korea and Japan save you valuable time and resources to maximize your results.

WHY SOUTH KOREA AND JAPAN?

In 2020, Japan ranked No. 6 in terms of Michigan’s volume of exports and South Korea ranked No. 5.

2020 bilateral MI–Japan trade in goods surpassed $4 billion and MI–South Korea trade in goods surpassed $7.6 billion. Japan’s GDP is valued at $5 trillion, ranking third in the world and second in East Asia. Korea’s GDP is valued at $1.6 trillion, ranking 10th in the world and thirrd in East Asia.

Korea’s leaders look to technology-intensive industries to drive growth:

• Aerospace and defense
• Energy
• Environmental technology
• Health care (medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals)
• Industrial chemicals
• Information technology components
• Semi-conductor manufacturing
• Transportation

• Chemicals metal manufacturing
• Computer and electronic products
• Machinery
• Transportation equipment

• Mission briefing
• Group ground transportation
• Networking events
• Logistical assistance
• Customized B2B matchmaking meetings for up to four days of one-on-one meetings