- Premier embarks on first official visit to South Korea
- Visit includes meetings with senior Government and business leaders
- Seoul stop to strengthen longstanding partnership with South Korea, and explore opportunies in priority sectors to strengthen WA economy, and support WA jobs
Following on from the success of the Indonesia Connect Roadshow, Premier Roger Cook is visiting Seoul to reinforce ties with South Korea, Western Australia’s third largest trading partner.
During the visit, the Premier will attend the two day 44th Australia Korea Business Council Joint Meeting, which brings together key decision makers in Government and industry from both nations.
With a focus on innovation and sustainability, this year’s event will explore strategies for strengthening economic ties in sectors including energy, critical minerals, hydrogen, financial services, defence, education, food and agriculture.
Premier Cook will also take the opportunity to welcome delegates to travel to WA ,as it has been announced that Perth won its bid to host the 45th AKBC KABC Joint Meeting in September 2024. The bid was led by the WA Government through Invest and Trade WA and supported by Business Events Perth.
The trip will also include discussions with key Government and business stakeholders including the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, KOGAS (Korean Gas Corporation) and Samsung C&T, along with a stop at the POSCO headquarters in Pohang, which is one of the world’s largest steel manufacturers.
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
“My Government welcomes the opportunity to enhance and explore the vast potential of this important partnership with South Korea.
“This visit also showcases Western Australia as a desirable destination for trade and investment with particular focus on battery materials and renewable hydrogen.
“I look forward to hosting the 45th AKBC KABC Joint Meeting in Perth next year, and showcasing our spectacular city to representatives from our East Asia partner.
“This engagement strengthens ties with one of our key trade and investment markets and fosters mutual economic growth and prosperity.”
