Oregon - Korea Trade and Business Forum

The Oregon-Korea Trade and Business Forum 2025 is a premier event dedicated to strengthening economic ties between Oregon and the Republic of Korea. This forum brings together key industry leaders, government officials, and business stakeholders to explore collaboration opportunities, investment prospects, and market expansion strategies.

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Vision and Goals

• Facilitate introductions between the Republic of Korea and Oregon, identifying mutual business opportunities and avenues for economic growth.
• Establish a long-term network between Korean representatives in the Pacific Northwest and international business stakeholders in Oregon.
• Foster connections that support investment, trade, and innovation in high-growth industries.

Keynote Presentation

"Advancing Korea-US Economic Alliance: Exploring the New Frontiers"

Delivered by Seungtae Hong, Head of the Economic Section and Counselor from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Washington, DC, this keynote will highlight emerging trade policies and economic trends shaping bilateral relations between Korea and the United States.

Industry Focus

Explore key trade and export priorities between Oregon and Korea, including agriculture (cane berries, wheat/hay), clean technology, semiconductors, and the athletic & outdoor industries.

• Semiconductor : Supply chain dynamics in relation to U.S. national security interests and the Oregon CHIPS Program. Opportunities for collaboration and partnerships in semiconductor onshoring and investment. Promote Oregon as a strategic location for Korean semiconductor suppliers.
• Clean Tech: Opportunities in renewable energy, battery storage, and sustainability-focused technologies.
• Soft Landing & Gateway Projects: Supporting Korean small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups looking to establish a presence in Oregon as their entry point into the U.S. market.

Invited Participants

• Doosan Enerbility Team Leader, representing their investment in NuScale and Korea’s interest in Clean Technology and Energy.
• Representatives from Korea Startup Center in Seattle ( oversea platform of Korean SMEs and startups) exploring U.S. market expansion through Oregon.
• Officials from Oregon’s Sister State, Jeollanam-do (Jeonnam), and Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam, and other Korean state and metropolitan city offices in LA.
• The DaeJeon U.S. Global Business Center : “ Expanding Horizons : Daejeon’s Strategic Trade Hub, Driving Global Impact” presented by Adrian Nagy
• Oregon-based industry leaders, policymakers, and business development representatives.

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