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Department for International Trade
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DIT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in South Korea, and Korean companies set up and invest in the UK.
We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassy in South Korea.
Set up a business and invest in the UK
Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can set up and grow in the UK on great.gov.uk.
Buy from the UK
Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with the DIT’s Find a Supplier service.
Export to South Korea from the UK
UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to South Korea.
DIT provides:
- first time exporter guidance
- export opportunities
- support and advice from trade experts
- events for exporters and international buyers
- export finance and related guidance
You can find services and information at great.gov.uk. Our export guide to South Korea provides essential information for new and established exporters.
Export licensing and special rules for South Korea
Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK.
Contact us
Department for International Trade South Korea
British Embassy Seoul
Sejong-daero 19-gil, 24
Jung-gu Seoul
04519
South Korea
Email dit.seoul@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5500
Investment: Energy, Infrastructure & Heavy Engineering
Younjoo Lee, Investment Officer
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email Younjoo.lee@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5613
Investment: Capital Investment (including Infrastructure & Regeneration) & Financial Services
Jungyoon Kim, Investment Officer
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email jungyoon.kim@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5612
Investment: Automotive, Retail & advanced Manufacturing (including food & drink)
Heejung Son, Investment Officer
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email Heejung.Son@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5593
Investment: Technology (ICT & Digital) & Life Sciences
Julianna Chung, Investment Manager
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email julianna.chung@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0) 2 3210 5584
Trade: Legal, Financial and Professional Services
Paul B. Sharkie , Head of Trade Operations
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email paul.sharkie@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5621
Trade: Smart Cities / Digital Economy
Cindy Kim, Head of Trade Strategy
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email Cindy.Kim@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5592
Trade: Advanced Engineering, Infrastructure, Automotive
Jiyoung Lee, Trade Manager
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email Jiyoung.Lee@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5629
Trade: Technology
Mikyung Park, Trade Manager
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email Mikyung.park@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5624
Trade: Marine & Shipbuilding
HyeKyung Suh, Trade Officer
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email Hyekyung.suh@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5627
Trade: Energy and Environment
Youngran Lee, Trade Officer
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email Youngran.Lee@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5634
Trade: Life Sciences
Eunjung Lee, Trade Officer
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email Eunjung.lee@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5603
Trade: Market Access, (including Food & Drink, Agriculture)
Yesun Oh, Trade Manager
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email yesun.oh@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5500
Marketing: Marketing & Comms
Yujin Jung, Marketing Manager
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email Yujin.Jung@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5647
Marketing: GREAT Campaigns
Ara Koh, Marketing Officer
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email ara.koh@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5648
Defence and Security
Sun Yoon, Senior Manager
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email sun.yoon@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5521
Defence
Nahyun Kim, Senior Manager
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email nahyun.kim@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5500
Security
Junyoung Bae, Senior Manager
British Embassy Seoul
South Korea
Email junyoung.bae@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0) 2 3210 5534
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