THE PROOF IN NUMBERS
French presence in Korea today: a driving force
5,200
French companies exporting
to Korea every year
300 French Subsidiaries
all over the Peninsula
14,6 million euros
of cumulative turnover
... generating
and creating
26,000 jobs
in Korea
4th
In 2024
5 million euros
16 billion euros
12,000 French
citizens
present in South Korea
of direct investments stocks
of bilateral trade
A journey that started more than 139 years ago… And is as thriving as ever nowadays. Over the years, and especially since the 60s, France emerged as an increasingly important actor in Korea’s economic landscape.
Trade and investment, large groups, SMEs and entrepreneurs, industry and services: we have witnessed the diversification and intensification of French presence in Korea over the years.
France, a leader and long-term partner
Korea is France's
5
exportation destination
in Asia
th
rd
3
foreign chamber of commerce
with 450 members
5th
France is the...
th
foreign investor
5
5
th
2
nd
European
investor in Korea
France is active in a large diversity of sectors,
which allows it to offer expertise, innovation
and high-end quality.
As an exporter:
supplier in
aeronautics
3
rd
3
rd
supplier for leather goods, bag and luggages
supplier in
cosmetics
1
st
4
th
supplier in
pharmaceutics
French exports to Korea
Machinery and equipment
Cosmetics, perfumes & cleaning products
Leather and leather goods
Chemical, plastics and rubber
Electrical equipment
Electronics
Clothing
Other
As an investor:
AERONAUTIC
FINANCE
FOOD & BEVERAGE
AUTOMOBILE
ENERGY
CHEMICALS
LUXURY
COSMETICS
HOTEL
Today, France in Korea counts:
factories & operational centers
50
research
centers
13
joint-ventures
30
restaurants
and bakeries
250
offices
240
high schools
2
740
retail points
8
Alliances Françaises
France in Korea on a map
HQ, factories, R&D centers, restaurants, institutions, training centers, retail outlets… So diverse and vibrant!
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