Thank your for your continued membership in FLOR/KOR. As a member, you will periodically receive news and announcements of interest to persons wishing to promote business and friendship ties between Florida and Korea. I also encourage you to visit us on the worldwide web at www.florkor.org for useful information, updates and suggested links.

In recent years, Korea has substantially reformed its economy and its private and government sectors. The country has opened its doors to trade and investment from abroad, and continues to be a leading economy in Asia and in developing a knowledge-based economy that offers some excellent IT sector opportunities for U.S. companies.

Korea now offers a wide range of opportunities for Florida businesses looking for export or other business opportunities there or for Florida organizations and companies seeking inbound investment and import trade opportunities with the country.

Currently, Florida is home to nearly 30 Korean companies, an Honorary Korean Consulate General, a Korea Trade Center (KOTRA) office and other important Korea-related organizations. Some leading Florida companies such as CITRIX Systems, Burger King, Tupperware and Outback Steakhouse have successfully entered the Korean market.

I encourage you to join our mission to Seoul, Korea this coming October 17-19 in conjunction with a joint conference program with KITA and KUSEC there. Please contact FLORKOR’S executive director for complete details and registration procedures.

We sincerely value your membership, and welcome your feedback and suggestions.

Cordially,
Kimi Springsteen
Board Chair, Florida/Korea Economic Cooperation Committee, Inc.