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Korea Times to host forum on Korean enterprises’ global
expansion
By Nam Hyun-woo, The Korea Times - As Korean companies
grapple with geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain shifts and the rapid rise
of artificial intelligence (AI), questions are growing over how they can
transform themselves from export-driven manufacturers into globally competitive
innovators.
To explore those challenges and opportunities, The Korea
Times and GR Korea will jointly host a forum titled “Made in Korea: Global and
AI Enablement” on June 9. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
at the Grand Hall of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in central
Seoul.
Bringing together leading voices from business, government
and academia, the forum will examine how Korea can leverage AI, technological
innovation and industrial strengths to create globally competitive companies
and redefine what “Made in Korea” means in the 21st century.
Featuring key experts and industry leaders, the event will
serve as a platform to explore practical pathways for Korean companies to
leverage AI not merely as a technology trend, but as a core driver of global
expansion and competitiveness.
The opening speech will be delivered by Korea Times Vice
Chairman Seung Ji-soo, while President Lee Jae Myung will send a congratulatory
message.
Sir Martin Sorrell, founder and executive chairman of S4
Capital, will deliver a keynote speech titled “From local champions to global
operators: How companies truly win across borders.”
Sorrell is widely regarded as one of the architects of the
modern global advertising and marketing industry. His experience building
global businesses across multiple markets is expected to provide insights for
Korean companies seeking to expand beyond their home market.
The second keynote speech will be delivered by Cho
Young-min, a partner at PwC Korea, on “How Korean firms should navigate global
transformations in the AI era.”
The first session will explore where Korean companies
should focus their efforts and how they can evolve from export-driven
businesses into sustainable global players. The discussion will be moderated by
American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Chairman & CEO James Kim. Aside from
Sorrell, the forum will also feature Hanwha Ocean President Jung In-sub, SK
Group head of research Park Suk-jung and PTC Vice President and Korea General
Manager Alex Kim.
The second session will explore AI, K-beauty, K-content and
other key strategic industries shaping Korea’s future. Moderated by Midas PE
Partner Sung Lee, the discussion will feature panelists including Kakao
Entertainment CEO Joseph Chang, Hansae CEO Kim Ik-whan, Leferi CEO Choi
In-seok, TheApeSquad CEO Kim Young-ki and Sungkyunkwan University professor
Hong Sung-eun, who will share their insights on the opportunities and
challenges facing these sectors.
The event will offer simultaneous interpretation in English
and Korean. Further inquiries are available at (02) 724-2265.
