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KORUS Economic Forum
Join the KORUS (Korea-US) Business Partnership Forum to explore the business opportunities in Korea. Distinguished speakers from major corporations in Korea and the U.S. include Hyundai Heavy Industry, 3M, Parker Hannifin, Hydro Inc., Unison, and YS-Thermtech, sharing their industry knowledge, business strategies, experiences in globalization and success stories related to investing in Korea. The Forum will feature following agenda:
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  KOREA - U.S. Business Partnership Forum
  "How to Leverage Korea for Penetrating the East Asian Market"
  Navy Pier Hall B, Conference Room 325/326
  September 10th, Thursday, 12:30pm - 4:50pm
Moderator: Mr. Richard Paullin
Executive Director of International Trade Association of Greater Chicago
& COO of Illinois Global Partnership
SESSION I: Current Opportunities in Korea in the Era of Economic Challenges
 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.
 
 1:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
 
 1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
 
 1:50 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.
 
 2:10 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
 2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
  Networking Luncheon (Lakeview Terrace Room)
  Registration
  Welcome Remarks
  Min Ha Hwang, Vice President of KOTRA
  Korean Economy and Prospects for Foreign Investors
  Jongtae Chung, KOTRA Chicago Trade Commissioner
  How US-Korea Free Trade Agreement Will Affect the Business Landscape?
  Sungjoon Cho, Professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law
  China-Korea Relationship and Its Implications on U.S. Companies
  Siva Yam, President of the U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce
  Q & A
  Coffee Break
SESSION II: Exploring Trend in Korea’s Manufacturing & Green Industry
 2:50 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.
 3:10 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
 
 3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
 
 3:50 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
 4:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 4:30 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
 4:50 p.m.
  Hyundai Construction Equipment's Business Strategy in North America
  Kirk Gillette, Vice President of Sales & Marketing
  Hyundai Construction Equipment USA., Inc
  Innovation & Investment Strategy
  Dr. Inn Hee Lee, Vice President of Global Strategic Business Development
  & Key Account Management, 3M
  M&A Opportunities in Korean Auto Parts Industries and Success Stories
  Dan Rim, Director of Asian Automotive Sales Seal Group
  Parker Hannifin
  Opportunities in Korea’s Green Industry I - Solar Energy Projects
  Suk Joon Kang, Chief Director
  YS-Thermtech
  Opportunities in Korea’s Green Industry II – Wind Energy Projects
  Young-Kyung Kim, Managing Director
  Unison
  Q & A
  Adjournment
For additional information or to register for the forum, please contact Sunny Kim at sunnykim@kotrachicago.com