According to Yonhap News,

On July 25, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) announced that it held the '1st Foreign Investment Expert Forum' at the Press Center, with participation from industry-academia-research experts.

This forum was organized to discuss strategic directions with experts from various fields, based on the need to redefine foreign investment policies in response to factors such as high U.S. tariff policies and rising geopolitical risks.

The forum, held under the theme of 'Seeking New Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy Amid Changing Trade Environments,' featured a presentation by the Foreign Direct Investment Research Center, which emphasized the need to attract foreign investments in our advanced industries and global corporate R&D centers.

In addition, the forum proposed key tasks such as developing tailored incentives, establishing a system for utilizing investment-related information, and improving regulations.

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) shared the latest FDI policy trends from major countries such as the U.S. and Japan.

There was also discussion covering topics such as trends in international FDI changes, the need to shift foreign investment focus from quantitative expansion to qualitative outcomes, and the direction for the development of Korea's FDI policies.

Yoo Beop-min, Director of Investment Policy at MOTIE, stated, "With the changing global trade order and the new government's launch, we will elevate Korea's FDI policy qualitatively to make Korea a global investment hub."

MOTIE plans to hold regular forums and continue efforts to resolve challenges in foreign investment.


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Source: Yonhap News (July 25, 2025)

** This article was translated from Korean.