The Korea Society and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) are pleased to present "Navigating Korea’s Investment Landscape,” featuring Dr. Tae Hyung Kim, Commissioner of Invest KOREA- the national investment promotion arm of KOTRA.
Join Dr. Kim as he highlights Korea’s vibrant investment climate, covering emerging opportunities in key industries, government incentives, and market trends that shape Korea as a compelling destination for international business.
Our conversation will be moderated by Thomas J. Byrne, President and CEO of The Korea Society and Honorary Ambassador for Foreign Investment Promotion for Korea. Whether you are an investor or a corporate representative exploring opportunities in Asia, this presentation will offer a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from one of Korea’s top investment officials.
Invest KOREA is the national investment promotion agency established under the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in accordance with the Foreign Investment Promotion Act. Acting on behalf of the Korean government, it promotes Korea’s investment environment globally, implements policies related to foreign direct investment (FDI), and supports the successful settlement of foreign-invested companies in Korea.
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Navigating Korea’s Investment Landscape
Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 4 PM EDT
The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Dr. Tae Hyung Kim is Commissioner of Invest KOREA, the Republic of Korea’s national investment promotion agency, a position he has held since January 2023. A seasoned economist, he earned his B.A. in Economics from Korea University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Washington. He is also a graduate of advanced management programs at Seoul National University’s business school and Harvard Business School. Dr. Kim’s background is marked by a blend of public policy and private sector leadership, making him a recognized expert in foreign direct investment and global value chains.
Over his career, Dr. Kim has held a variety of senior roles. After early work at the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) and the U.S. law and economics consulting group LECG, he served as an economist at Deloitte in the United States. In Korea, he took on leadership roles at the Big Four accounting firms: he was Vice-Chairman of Deloitte Anjin (Deloitte’s Korean member firm) and a senior managing director at Samjong KPMG. He also served as a partner in Deloitte’s Asia-Pacific organization.
In addition to his corporate experience, Dr. Kim has taught economics as a visiting professor at Sookmyung Women’s University and served on high-level government committees related to the Korea–U.S. Free Trade Agreement and a recent presidential transition. His diverse experience and deep expertise in international taxation and investment policy inform his mission to attract sustainable, high-quality foreign investment to Korea. Media profiles even call him an “international finance specialist”, underscoring his global perspective.
