JEJU-DO < invest Korea

According to Yonhap News,

(JEJU=Yonhap News) The fourth Global Jeju Business Convention kicked off on October 30 under the theme, Challenges and Tasks Facing the World, with more than 600 business people from Jeju.

"Jeju is doing better than other regions amidst global economic recession, thanks to the increase of Chinese tourists. However, the global economy does not seem to get better. We need to turn the crisis into an opportunity with Jeju’s strong network and perseverance," said Chairman Hyun Seung-tak of the Jeju Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the opening ceremony.

Jeju Governor Won Hee-ryong gave a welcoming remark and said, "The future of Jeju will be the most luxurious resort city in the Northeast Asia and the most convenient and pleasant smart business city armed with state-of-the-art technology and natural ecology. We should not lose our identity while attracting foreign investment and tourists.”

The opening ceremony was followed by EXPO of Jeju global market participants including companies that produce food and beverage, aesthetics and cosmetics, agricultural and livestock goods and souvenirs and companies in the MICE industry, investment presentation of institutions, business networking and seminars.

Before the closing ceremony, the Jeju Chamber of Commerce and Industry will award the winners of the 22nd Jeju Chamber of Commerce and Industry Prize.

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Source: Yonhap News (October. 30, 2014)

** This article was translated from the Korean.