KOTRA

KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) is South Korea’s national trade and investment promotion organization, established in 1962 under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. With a global network of 131 offices in 85 countries, KOTRA connects Korean businesses with international markets and attracts foreign investment to South Korea.

The agency’s mission is to support sustainable national economic development by promoting global business. KOTRA aims to be Korea’s leading global business platform, emphasizing customer benefits, innovation, opportunity identification, economic contribution, and integrity.

KOTRA provides services such as market research, business matchmaking, trade fair participation support, and foreign direct investment assistance through its Invest KOREA initiative. It also connects Korean companies with global talent and promotes Korean culture and content worldwide.

By offering comprehensive support and leveraging its extensive global network, KOTRA plays a key role in boosting South Korea’s economic competitiveness and fostering international partnerships.