Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea - 주한 호주상공회의소

Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea - 주한 호주상공회의소 Welcome to AustCham Korea, the peak body representing Australian and Korean business interests.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AustCham) was founded in 2008 and is a non-profit, private sector organisation promoting Australian business and AustCham member interests in the Republic of Korea (Korea). AustCham's membership comprises more than 250 members representing Australia‟s services, manufacturing, primary, energy and finance sectors, not to mention a large and rapidly growin

g number of Korean and other national companies. AustCham plays a constructive and meaningful role in the development of the Australia- Korea business relationship by being a representative body for the Australian business community in Korea. AustCham helps connect Australian and Korean businesses to the mutual benefit of both countries

AustCham is part of a larger network of AustChams in Asia that includes: AustCham Beijing, AustCham Hong Kong, AustCham Shanghai, AustCham Singapore, AustCham South China, AustCham Thailand and AustCham Vietnam (HCMC and Hanoi).

[News] K-Beauty Exports Surge, Set for Another Record Year South Korea’s cosmetics exports are on track to reach another...
22/08/2026

[News] K-Beauty Exports Surge, Set for Another Record Year

South Korea’s cosmetics exports are on track to reach another record high this year, driven by strong global demand and an increasingly diversified international market.

According to the Korea Customs Service, Korean cosmetics exports reached $8.52 billion in the first nine months of the year, up 15.4% year-on-year and the highest level ever recorded for the January–September period. Exports in Q3 alone rose 17.6% to $3 billion, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of growth and a new quarterly record.

K-beauty products are now exported to 205 countries, highlighting the sector’s growing global reach. While the US, China and Japan remain the top destinations, expansion into new markets is helping offset slower demand in some traditional markets.

The continued growth reflects K-beauty’s global appeal, supported by innovative products, digital marketing and the influence of Korean pop culture. With global demand continuing to grow and export destinations becoming increasingly diversified, K-beauty is emerging as one of Korea’s most competitive global consumer industries.

To read more: https://www.kedglobal.com/beauty-cosmetics/newsView/ked202510170006

[News] Why Korea Should Look North, to Australia’s Northern TerritoryIn his latest column in the Korea Economic Daily, R...
21/08/2026

[News] Why Korea Should Look North, to Australia’s Northern Territory

In his latest column in the Korea Economic Daily, Ross Gregory, Chairman of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, shares his reflections on his recent visit to Darwin for the Northern Territory Investment Summit and highlights the opportunities the Northern Territory offers for Korea.

He explains that Darwin and the Northern Territory should not be viewed as Australia’s remote frontier, but rather as Australia’s gateway to Asia. With its geographical proximity to Asia and access to significant energy and critical mineral resources, the region has strong potential for future investment and cooperation.

Ross highlights opportunities in natural gas, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, AI infrastructure and data centres, as well as the Northern Territory’s efforts to involve Indigenous communities as partners in major development projects.

He also reflects on whether Australia-Korea relations have traditionally focused too heavily on major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Seoul and Busan, potentially overlooking opportunities in other regions.

For Korea, which is seeking stable energy supplies, resilient supply chains and trusted international partners, Ross believes it is time to look beyond Australia’s traditional centres and explore the opportunities in the country’s north.

As he concludes, some of the greatest opportunities can be found in places we know the least about. It is time for Korea to look north: to Australia’s north.

AustCham Korea is proud to include the Northern Territory government among its Gold-tier membership, and works to build bridges and facilitate connections with Korean stakeholders and potential investors in the Territory.

Read more: https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026082030241

[News] AustCham Korea Meets WooYeon CompanyOn Wednesday, 19 August, AustCham Korea was pleased to meet with Seo Myeong-g...
20/08/2026

[News] AustCham Korea Meets WooYeon Company

On Wednesday, 19 August, AustCham Korea was pleased to meet with Seo Myeong-gyun, CEO of WooYeon Company.

Founded in 2022, WooYeon Company began as a pet-tech business with the development of Dr. Clooney, a platform that provides digital identification and data-driven services for companion animals. Building on its experience in digital identity infrastructure, the company has since expanded its technology into broader identity-verification applications.

During the meeting, Myeong Gyun introduced the company’s passport-based identity-verification solution based on Foreign Registration Numbers. The technology aims to make digital verification more accessible to foreign nationals in Korea while also supporting identity verification applications for Korean users.

The discussion explored opportunities to introduce the technology to Australia, including potential engagement with Australian telecommunications and service providers.

AustCham Korea looks forward to staying connected with Myeong Gyun and the WooYeon Company team as they explore partnerships and business opportunities between Korea and Australia.

Find out more: www.wooyeoncom.com

[Event] AustCham Korea Attends KoreaPro Business Forum on Korea’s Labour ShortageAustCham Korea was pleased to attend th...
20/08/2026

[Event] AustCham Korea Attends KoreaPro Business Forum on Korea’s Labour Shortage

AustCham Korea was pleased to attend this morning’s Korea Business Forum, organised by KoreaPro. The Chamber was represented by Acting Executive Director Jacco Zwetsloot.

The session, “South Korea’s Labor Shortage: How Companies Are Adapting to a Shrinking Workforce,” brought together senior business and policy professionals for a candid discussion on one of the most important structural challenges facing the Korean economy. The forum examined how companies are responding through automation, recruitment and retention strategies, foreign labour and workforce restructuring. Moderator and first presenter was John Lee, Managing Editor at KoreaPro, and the guest speaker was Robert Treme, Vice President of International Operations, Human Resources at GM Korea.

As the discussion was conducted under the Chatham House Rule, individual comments cannot be attributed. However, the broader economic backdrop presented during the session highlighted a Korean economy that is performing more strongly than expected in some areas, while simultaneously facing significant structural pressures.

KoreaPro’s “Report to Headquarters” presentation noted that Q2 GDP grew 0.6% quarter-on-quarter, while real gross domestic income rose 15.6% year-on-year, supported in part by a major semiconductor income boom. At the same time, manufacturing employment has declined and Korea’s working-age population continues to shrink.

The demographic challenge remains particularly significant. KoreaPro noted that Korea’s working-age population fell by 393,000 in 2025, while the over-65 population increased by 601,000, with foreign residents accounting for all population growth.

AustCham Korea’s Platinum, Gold and Silver Members also receive a monthly KoreaPro Month-in-Review PDF, summarising the major South Korean political, economic and business developments from the preceding month.

[News] Korean Air to Launch Seasonal Incheon–Melbourne ServiceKorean Air has announced that it will operate a new Incheo...
19/08/2026

[News] Korean Air to Launch Seasonal Incheon–Melbourne Service

Korean Air has announced that it will operate a new Incheon–Melbourne service from 18 December 2026 to 14 March 2027, with three flights per week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

The seasonal service will be operated by Boeing 787-9 aircraft and is being introduced in response to growing demand for travel between Korea and Australia during the peak season.

AustCham Korea welcomes the announcement and sees the Incheon–Melbourne corridor as an underserved route with strong potential for further growth.

Melbourne is one of Australia’s largest business, education, tourism and cultural centres, while Korea continues to be an increasingly important market for Victoria across trade, investment, education and tourism.

While the seasonal service is an encouraging step, AustCham Korea would welcome seeing the route continue year-round, with multiple services each week, helping to strengthen business connectivity, tourism, education links and people-to-people ties between Korea and Victoria.

Improved direct air connectivity will be an important part of supporting the broader Australia–Korea relationship, and AustCham Korea hopes that strong passenger demand will help demonstrate the case for a permanent Incheon–Melbourne service.

Read more: https://www.ajupress.com/view/20260819084070597

Join Us at Mix at Six – Thursday, 17 SeptemberProudly sponsored by Investment NSW - Join us for AustCham Korea's signatu...
19/08/2026

Join Us at Mix at Six – Thursday, 17 September

Proudly sponsored by Investment NSW - Join us for AustCham Korea's signature networking event, Mix at Six, on Thursday, 17 September!

Held in a relaxed and social setting, Mix at Six brings together professionals from across industries for an evening of networking, conversation, and new connections.

Proudly sponsored by Investment NSW, this month's Mix at Six is a great opportunity to connect with members of the AustCham Korea community, meet new faces, and engage with professionals from a diverse range of industries. Whether you're joining us straight from the office or dropping by later in the evening, Mix at Six offers an easy-going setting to expand your network and catch up with the community.

[Event Details]
📍 Date: Thursday, 17 September
📍 Venue: Andaz Seoul Gangnam
📍 Time: 5:30 PM ~ (Come when you can and leave when you must!)
📍 Entry: Free of charge

[Guests can enjoy]
- A complimentary welcome drink to start the evening
- Special food and drink offerings at Mix at Six
- A lucky draw at 8:00 PM featuring exclusive prizes from the Andaz Seoul Gangnam team

Whether you're looking to make new business connections, reconnect with colleagues and friends, or simply enjoy a casual evening after work, Mix at Six is a great way to stay connected with the AustCham Korea community. We look forward to welcoming you on 17 September!

Register Now (Link in Bio): https://austchamkorea.org/austevent/join-us-at-mix-at-six-thursday-17-september/

[Events] AustCham Korea Successfully Hosts August Mix at SixOn Thursday, 13 August, AustCham Korea successfully hosted i...
18/08/2026

[Events] AustCham Korea Successfully Hosts August Mix at Six

On Thursday, 13 August, AustCham Korea successfully hosted its August edition of Mix at Six at Andaz Seoul Gangnam, bringing together professionals from across the Australia–Korea business community for a fantastic evening of networking, connection and celebration.

The event was a great success, with members, partners and guests from a diverse range of industries coming together to reconnect with familiar faces, expand their professional networks and build new connections in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Guests also enjoyed a complimentary welcome drink, special food and drink offerings, and a lucky draw featuring exclusive prizes from the Andaz Seoul Gangnam team.

AustCham Korea sincerely thanks our event sponsor, POSCO Holdings, for their generous support in making this memorable evening possible. We also extend our appreciation to Andaz Seoul Gangnam for hosting us and helping make another Mix at Six a great success.

📸 View the full event photo gallery (Link in Bio): https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2GfR

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make August Mix at Six such a memorable evening. We look forward to seeing you again at our upcoming events!

📅 Don’t miss our next event on Thursday, 17 September — register now! (Link in Bio): https://austchamkorea.glueup.com/event/mix-at-six-september-17-191649

[News] AustCham Korea Joins Discussion on Korea’s Low-Carbon Steel TransitionAustCham Korea was pleased to attend the se...
18/08/2026

[News] AustCham Korea Joins Discussion on Korea’s Low-Carbon Steel Transition

AustCham Korea was pleased to attend the seminar “Steel’s Transformation Moment: Commercialisation and Market Formation of Low-Carbon Steel in Korea,” held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry building in Seoul. Opening remarks were delivered by Rachel Howard, Director of Asia Pacific for Mission Possible Partnership (MPP), a leading global coalition bringing together industry, finance and governments to accelerate the transition of some of the world’s hardest-to-abate sectors (including steel) towards a competitive clean industrial future.

Congratulatory remarks were delivered by H.E. Mr Jeff Robinson, Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea and patron of AustCham Korea. The Chamber was represented by Acting Executive Director Jacco Zwetsloot.

MPP shared new details on pathways for decarbonising Korea’s steel sector, highlighting both the challenges facing the industry and the potential economic opportunities associated with next-generation technologies such as Platinum-tier AustCham Korea member POSCO’s hydrogen reduction ironmaking technology, HyREX.

According to MPP, Korea’s steel sector is facing a critical period as stronger trade barriers, growing Chinese investment in low-carbon steel and upcoming blast furnace relining cycles converge.

Importantly, the transition could also create opportunities beyond steel production itself. MPP’s analysis highlighted potential demand for Korean capabilities across areas including electrolyzers, power infrastructure, EPC, electric smelting furnaces and fluidised-bed reduction technologies. For a 2.5 million-tonne plant, MPP estimated the wider economic opportunity associated with HyREX-related technologies and equipment at around US$1.15 billion, compared with approximately US$230 million for gas-based DRI and HBI.

From AustCham Korea’s perspective, the transition toward low-carbon steel presents an important opportunity for deeper Australia-Korea cooperation across energy, critical minerals, hydrogen, green iron and steel, industrial technology and project development.

[News] Why I Still Believe in Face-to-Face MeetingsIn his column, Ross Gregory explains why he continues to attend in-pe...
14/08/2026

[News] Why I Still Believe in Face-to-Face Meetings

In his column, Ross Gregory explains why he continues to attend in-person meetings despite the convenience of virtual communication and AI.

He emphasizes that face-to-face meetings are essential for building trust and meaningful relationships. Through years of attending conferences and business meetings, he has found that important conversations often begin informally over coffee, meals, or during conversations between sessions. These personal interactions can lead to more open discussions, stronger relationships, and greater trust.

He also highlights the growing importance of the Australia–Korea partnership. The two countries complement each other in many areas and are increasingly making use of each other’s strengths and potential.

As an example, Ross raises the upcoming Australia-Korea Business Council Korea-Australia Business Council Joint Meeting in Adelaide, Australia, where key areas of bilateral trade and investment will be discussed.

While some of the topics may seem highly technical, he argues that the underlying issue is simple: how Australia and Korea can grow and prosper together in a rapidly changing world.

For Ross, these discussions also demonstrate why personal connections remain important even in an increasingly digital world. While technology makes communication faster and more convenient, meeting in person provides opportunities to build trust, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful connections that are difficult to replicate online.

For more information on the upcoming AKBC Joint Meeting in Adelaide or to sign up to attend, please visit: https://akbc.glueup.com/event/47th-akbc-kabc-joint-meeting-164501/

[News] AustCham Korea Meets with Hanwha VisionOn Wednesday, 12 August, AustCham Korea met with Hyeongjun Kim and Junho J...
14/08/2026

[News] AustCham Korea Meets with Hanwha Vision

On Wednesday, 12 August, AustCham Korea met with Hyeongjun Kim and Junho Jeong, Senior Managers in Hanwha Vision’s Global Sales Division, to learn more about the company’s global operations and discuss opportunities to strengthen its engagement across the Korean and Australian markets.

Headquartered in Korea, Hanwha Vision is a global provider of AI-powered video surveillance and vision intelligence solutions. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in optical design, manufacturing and image-processing technology, the company provides advanced solutions for sectors including smart cities, manufacturing, retail, transportation and critical infrastructure.

The discussion explored Hanwha Vision’s presence and business activities in Australia, where the company operates its Oceania branch in Melbourne, as well as opportunities to raise its profile and develop new connections across AustCham Korea’s bilateral business network.

As Australia continues to invest in smart infrastructure, digital transformation, public safety and operational efficiency, Hanwha Vision’s AI-based technologies and integrated security solutions are well positioned to support the evolving needs of Australian organisations.

AustCham Korea looks forward to remaining connected with Hanwha Vision and exploring opportunities to support the company’s engagement with Australian businesses, government representatives and industry leaders in Korea and Australia.
We sincerely thank Hyeongjun and Junho for taking the time to meet with us and introduce Hanwha Vision’s work and global ambitions.

To learn more about Hanwha Vision, visit www.hanwhavision.com

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