不列顛哥倫比亞省和韓國

韓國是亞洲第四大經濟體，擁有完善且競爭激烈的民主國家。它是亞洲最富有的經濟體之一，擁有強大的購買力的主要消費基礎。

貿易與投資亮點

加拿大和韓國共用2015年生效的《加拿大-韓國自由貿易協定》，此後促進了兩國之間的貿易活動。
2022年，韓國申請加入《全面與進步跨太平洋夥伴關係協定》（CPTPP）。
韓國京畿道和不列顛哥倫比亞省自2008年以來一直是姐妹省份。在2023年艾比總理訪問亞洲期間，卑詩省和京畿道簽署了一項加強行動計劃協定，以加強清潔技術和清潔能源方面的合作，以應對氣候變化。
通過加拿大的印太戰略，加拿大將與韓國合作，支援有彈性的供應鏈、關鍵礦產的供應、高勞動條件和環境保護，包括向清潔能源過渡。

韓國一瞥

貨幣數位以美元為單位

外國投資者和卑詩省出口商的機會

農產品與農業科技

South Korea is a net importer of agrifood and seafood products, with high per-capita food consumption and high incomes. There are agritech opportunities for B.C. companies in South Korea in increasing sustainability, profitability and efficiency in the farming industry while satisfying consumer demand for convenient and high-quality foods.

清潔技術與氫能

South Korea has plans to transition to a low-carbon economy with a focus on renewable energy and green infrastructure. There are several opportunities for B.C. cleantech companies including EV battery production, carbon capture, utilization and storage, waste management, water and wastewater technologies, recycling, and environmental technologies.

數位娛樂和互動媒體

Opportunities exist for B.C. companies in PC and console games, VFX, animation and film. In games, local brands have focussed on role playing games, a potential opportunity for B.C. companies are in strategy and casual games. The CKFTA ensures tariff free treatment for on goods transmitted electronically, contains a digital/electronic commerce chapter, provisions for electronic authentication and electronic signatures, consumer protections for digital providers and intellectual property protections in the digital environment.

林業

Interest in more energy-efficient buildings is increasing in South Korea and is a major component of the government’s carbon neutral strategy. The South Korean government’s focus on green policies, including sustainable housing presents opportunities for B.C. wood as a green building material that is safe, modern, and cost effective.

資訊通信技術

South Korea is one of the leading global information and communication technology centres. Opportunities exist in cloud and big data, on-device AI, AI chip, monetization of AI and explainable AI.

工業船舶

South Korea is one of the leading global information and communication technology centres. Opportunities exist in cloud and big data, on-device AI, AI chip, monetization of AI and explainable AI.

生命科學

Due to an increase in chronic illness and a rapidly ageing population, South Korea faces a rise in medical expenses. B.C.’s life sciences sector can support South Korea to meet the demand in digital health technologies, conducting clinical trials and innovative medical devices.

關鍵礦產

B.C. is Canada’s largest producer of copper and only producer of molybdenum. These and other critical minerals are integral components of emerging technologies, such as electric cars, wind turbines and solar power which are of key interest to Korean manufacturers.