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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 growing 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).

30/10/2026

[Event] AustCham Korea Co-Hosts a Fantastic Evening of Commonwealth Connections in Seoul

On Thursday, 22 October, AustCham Korea was delighted to join fellow Commonwealth Chambers for the Commonwealth Chambers Networking Night 2026, held on the rooftop of Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences.

Led by Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Cancham Korea) together with the Chambers of AustCham Korea, Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK), Kiwi Chow, Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Korea 주한 싱가포르 상공회의소 (SingCham Korea), South African Chamber of Commerce - South Korea and the The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea BCCK, attendees enjoyed an evening of meaningful conversations, new connections and familiar faces, accompanied by great food, drinks and an exciting lucky draw.

AustCham was particularly proud to have Cathay Pacific, one of our valued AustCham Korea Silver members, as a co-sponsor of the major prize given away in the lucky draw, two return business class tickets to Hong Kong. AustCham appreciates their generous support and contribution to making the evening even more special.

Since 2008, this annual gathering has served as a valuable platform for strengthening business relationships and fostering people-to-people connections among Commonwealth communities in Korea.

AustCham Korea extends a special thank you to CanCham Korea, this year's lead organiser, and to all participating Chambers for their collaboration in making this year's event such a memorable success. We also extend our sincere appreciation to all 150 guests who joined us and helped make the evening a fantastic celebration of the Commonwealth business community.

AustCham Korea looks forward to building on this momentum and creating even more opportunities for collaboration across the Commonwealth network in Korea.

📸For more photos(Link in Bio): https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD92ga

29/10/2026

[News] From Steel to Battery Materials: AustCham Korea Visits POSCO Gwangyang

An early start at Seoul Station on 27 October took AustCham Korea members by KTX to South Jeolla Province for a day exploring steelmaking and battery materials.

Hosted by POSCO HOLDINGS, AustCham Korea’s Platinum member, the group, which included three AustCham Governors, began at the POSCO Museum in Gwangyang, learning about the company’s development and Australia’s role in its steelmaking history. A visit to the hot rolling facility brought that story to life, with glowing steel moving from the reheating furnace through rolling and coiling.

Following a generous lunch provided by POSCO Holdings, participants visited POSCO-Pilbara LITHIUM SOLUTION (P-PLS), the joint venture between POSCO Holdings and Pilbara Minerals. A presentation and bus tour offered insights into lithium processing for battery materials, with Austrade and Australian Embassy representatives taking a particular interest and contributing thoughtful questions.

The participation of AustCham Korea Board members also highlighted the Chamber’s commitment to strengthening Australia–Korea business ties and fostering collaboration across the resources and advanced materials sectors. Together, the visits illustrated how the Australia–Korea resources partnership continues to evolve, from the raw materials underpinning steel production to lithium supporting battery supply chains.

The first AustCham visit to Gwangyang in many years was a rewarding opportunity to learn, connect and exchange ideas. AustCham Korea warmly thanks POSCO Holdings and P-PLS for their hospitality and looks forward to more regular site visits that bring the bilateral business relationship into focus.

28/10/2026

[Member News] Barun Law LLC co-hosts Australia investment and global asset transfer seminar

AustCham Korea Corporate Member Barun Law LLC recently joined with Australia-based H & H Lawyers to host a seminar in Seoul on “Strategy for entering and investing in Australia and for global asset transfer.”

The seminar examined a range of practical legal and tax issues relevant to Korean companies, investors and individuals engaging with Australia, including establishing local entities, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate investment, foreign investment regulation, taxation, foreign exchange controls, inheritance and asset succession.

The discussion highlighted the importance of considering legal, tax and ownership structures at an early stage, particularly where investments or assets span both Korea and Australia.

AustCham Korea welcomes initiatives that help businesses and individuals better navigate the practical realities of the Australia–Korea investment corridor and congratulates Barun Law and H&H Lawyers on a timely and relevant seminar.

Read more: https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-society/2026/09/18/IIVOCTTUP5DU5OQ55VGWEOMBVA/

28/10/2026

[News] Australian Resources, Korean Expertise: Advancing the Critical Minerals Corridor

A$180 million in financing commitments from two Australian government institutions marks an important step forward for Energy Fuels’ Donald rare earths and mineral sands project in Victoria and highlights Korea’s role in an emerging international mine-to-magnet supply chain.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM), an AustCham Korea Silver member recently acquired by Energy Fuels Inc, brings its Korean Metals Plant into this network, connecting Australian resources with Korea’s advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Under the proposed supply chain, rare earth concentrate from Donald would be processed into oxides at the White Mesa Mill in the United States, then converted into metals and alloys at downstream facilities, including the Korean Metals Plant. These materials would support permanent magnet manufacturing.

The Korean plant’s planned expansion would increase its annual neodymium-iron-boron alloy capacity from 1,300 to 3,600 tonnes, with Donald expected to supply approximately 75% of that expanded capacity. A final investment decision on Donald is targeted before year-end.

This development illustrates how the Australia-Korea critical minerals trade and investment corridor extends beyond resource exports to processing, technology and higher-value manufacturing.

AustCham Korea welcomes this progress and values ASM’s contribution to building stronger industrial connections and more diversified critical minerals supply chains.

Read more: https://www.miningweekly.com/article/mine-to-magnet-developer-energy-fuels-secures-australian-gov-debt-for-first-rare-earths-mine-2026-10-27

26/10/2026

[Member News] AustCham Korea member Zakaria Rada, Founder & CEO of UnixonAI, Recognised at Seoul Africa Festival 2026

On 24 October 2026, AustCham Korea member Zakaria Rada, Founder & CEO of UnixonAI and President of the Association of Moroccan Experts in Korea (AMEK), was honoured at the Seoul Africa Festival 2026 in recognition of his contributions to community leadership and strengthening international cooperation.

Through his work in artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and community engagement, Rada continues to foster meaningful connections between Korea, Morocco, and the wider international business community.

AustCham Korea is pleased to share this recognition of our member’s achievements and contributions to strengthening international collaboration and fostering connections across communities.

🔗Read more:

- Official news: https://ameknetwork.com/news/ambassador-award-seoul-africa-festival-2026

- LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/p/gUmBfYWd

26/10/2026

[Member News] Seoul Global Forum 2026 co-organized by Avance Clinical and Dongguk University.

AustCham Korea is pleased to share member news about the Seoul Global Forum 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources and the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT), and co-organized by AustCham member Avance Clinical and Dongguk University.

The forum will bring together pharmaceutical and biotech industry professionals to explore global clinical trial strategies, regulatory pathways, and early-phase clinical development, with a particular focus on opportunities to leverage Australia’s clinical pathway for global market entry.

It will feature expert presentations on regulatory strategies for advanced therapies and combination products, agile early-phase clinical development, the pathway from preclinical research to first-in-human studies, and Australia’s clinical development ecosystem. Speakers include AvanceClinical experts Dr. Jorgen Mould, Liahna Toy, Jessica Han, Joe Taouk, and Dominic Hwang, followed by a panel discussion on the keys to successful global clinical development.

The forum is sponsored by the Council for Advanced Regenerative Medicine (CARM) and the Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Manufacturers Association (KPBMA).

Event Overview
- Theme: Global Market Entry and Clinical Strategies for Advanced Convergence Biologics
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 17 November, 10:00–17:00 (KST)
- Who Should Attend: Pharma and biotech executives, clinical R&D and business development decision-makers

🖇️For more information, please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Jn7BidBNSGHHN5e6gSQbnDNWktTBBXsvLGOC7D7cvXc/viewform

23/10/2026

[Member News] POSCO HOLDINGS advances low-carbon iron project in Western Australia

AustCham Korea’s Platinum member POSCO Holdings has secured conditional Australian federal environmental approval for the first phase of its Port Hedland Iron Project, marking an important milestone following Western Australia state-level approval.

The proposed A$4.4 billion development would process Australian iron ore into higher-value steelmaking materials, targeting annual production of approximately two million tonnes of hot briquetted iron (HBI) and 700,000 tonnes of pellets.

The project highlights the potential for Australia–Korea cooperation to connect Australia’s resources with Korea’s steelmaking expertise, strengthen low-carbon supply chains and create more value through processing in Australia. Indigenous consultations, further permits and a final investment decision remain ahead, with first production targeted for 2031.

AustCham Korea greatly appreciates POSCO Holdings’ continued support as a Platinum member and its contribution over five decades to deepening the Australia–Korea economic partnership.

Read more: https://en.sedaily.com/finance/2026/10/20/poscos-3-billion-low-carbon-iron-plant-in-australia-clears

23/10/2026

[News] University of Melbourne Alumni Reconnect in Seoul

Around 25 University of Melbourne alumni, spanning generations and disciplines, gathered in Seoul’s Jongno district on 21 October to reconnect and meet visiting Professor Michael Wesley, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement) and Professor of Politics.

The first opportunity in many years for Seoul-based alumni to meet a visiting university representative made for a happy evening of shared memories and lively conversations.

AustCham Korea Chair Ross Gregory and Executive Director Jacco Zwetsloot attended and discussed opportunities with Professor Wesley to formalise ties between the Chamber and the University and expand future collaboration.

Studying abroad creates connections that endure long after graduation. Gatherings like this show how those personal relationships continue to bring Australia and Korea closer together.

22/10/2026

[News] Connecting Innovation and Sustainability at the KBCSD Leaders Forum

AustCham Korea Chair Ross Gregory and Executive Director Jacco Zwetsloot attended the 18th KBCSD Leaders Forum and 8th Sustainable Business Innovation Forum on 21 October.

Co-hosted by KBCSD and Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, the event brought together government, business, legal and financial leaders to explore how artificial intelligence and green transformation can advance industrial competitiveness and sustainable growth.

AustCham Korea Gold member Korea Zinc Company, Ltd (고려아연), represented by Sustainability Management President Jung Mookyung, presented its “Troika Drive” strategy for greener smelting and sustainable business development, including projects in Australia. Its contribution highlighted the practical connections between industrial innovation, responsible resource use and bilateral cooperation.

Doil Son, Managing Partner of AustCham Korea member Yulchon LLC, discussed the legal and institutional frameworks needed to support Korea’s green transformation, examining how regulation can become a driver of innovation.

AustCham Korea supports sustainability through dialogue, knowledge sharing and stronger Australia-Korea partnerships that help businesses turn environmental ambitions into practical action.

22/10/2026

[Upcoming Event] AustCham Korea CSR: Community Meal Service Initiative

AustCham Korea is pleased to invite members and guests to participate in our upcoming Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the Community Meal Service Initiative, in partnership with the Senior Welfare Center.

- What Will You Do?
Help prepare and serve meals to seniors and community members in need, while supporting meal distribution, clean-up and other on-site activities.

- Who Can Join?
Everyone is welcome! Whether you're joining individually or with your colleagues, come together to support our local community.

📍 Tuesday, 24 November | 10:15 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 @ Seoul Senior Welfare Center

⚠️ Registration is required and places are limited. Participation is subject to confirmation by the AustCham Korea Secretariat. Registration will close on 20 November 2026.

🔗 Register Now (Link in Bio): https://austchamkorea.glueup.com/event/csr-community-meal-service-initiative-198662/

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Seoul

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Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
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