Republic of Korea

• The Korean subsidiary of Promosalons is dynamic and has an extensive portfolio of trade shows taking place both in France and in Asia. The Korean market is mature and buyers are showing more and more interest in French exhibitions : 6 000 Korean professionals visit exhibitions in France each year.

Team’s members

 Front row (left to right) : Eunsora JO, Suneui KIM, Sunga Hwang
 Second row (left to right):Kyoorim LEE, Gahwon LEE, Jeongeun CHOE

Practical information about the korean office

 Time difference with France (summer/winter):+ 7hr / + 8hr
 Office opening hours: 9.30 / 18.30
 Weekly closing: Saturday/Sunday
 Phone number: + 82 2564 9833

Facts and economic indicators

• Economic / Political Capital: Seoul / Sejong

• Population 2018: 51 million

• Official languages: Korean

• Usual language (for brochures): Korean

• Political system: Parliamentary Democracy

• Currency: won (KRW)

• Exchange rate January 2019: 1€ = 1 287 ￦

• GDP 2018 : USD 1 655 billion

• Economic growth 2018: + 2.8 %

• Inflation 2018 : + 2 %

 Main industries: Mechanical, electrical equipment, electronics, IT, transport equipment, petrochemistry, shipbuilding and services
 Principal trading partners: U.S., EU, China, Japan