Korean Technology Companies Connect DFW Businesses with the Latest in Emerging Technologies and Consumer Electronics

As a strategic partner, Korea offers a multitude of advantages including a strong manufacturing base, state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a location as a gateway to emerging markets in East Asia. South Korea is currently DFW's second leading trading partner. In 2009, total trade between DFW and South Korea totaled approximately $5 billion U.S. dollars. Among the top items traded were consumer electronics.

In an effort to connect and foster trade between IT companies based in South Korea with American retailers and venture capital funding, the Dallas Regional Chamber is proud to partner with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency Dallas (KOTRA- Dallas) for the 2009 Korea Premium Tech Plaza (KPTP).

KPTP 2009 is the premier event for American retailers, distributors and investors to meet and foster business partnerships with more than 50 of South Korea's most innovative electronics and IT manufacturers. Dallas/Fort Worth business executives will have an opportunity to see first-hand technology on display from the Korean companies in the Exhibit Hall.

This complimentary, two-day event will include luncheon and breakfast programs featuring expert speakers that will share their industry knowledge and discuss the transformation of IT landscape with emerging technologies that is fast shaping globalization and business strategies.

The Dallas Regional Chamber's International Business Council (IBC) has hosted trade missions to and incoming delegations from South Korea. The purpose of these initiatives is to foster area businesses' growth internationally and to promote the greater Dallas region as a location for international business development to overseas companies. For the past few years, the IBC's Korea Task Force has brought together experts on doing business in Korea to discuss business development issues and trends. As part of its mission to facilitate trade between South Korea and DFW, the IBC is pleased to co-sponsor KPTP 2009.

For more information about the event please visit www.dallaschamber.org/global.

For questions about the KPTP Exhibit Hall and 1:1 business meetings contact Bo Shin at KOTRA at bkshin@kotradallas.com or (972) 243-9300 x 231. To register for the Korea Premium Tech Plaza Luncheon held on November 4th 2009, please contact June Lu Ginett at (214) 712-1952 or jlginnett@dallaschamber.org.