Chambers of Commerce in Korea
European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea
Korean Labor Unions
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, Korean Women Workers Associations United (KWWAU)
Construction Association of Korea
Researches laws and regulations on the construction industry and recommendations to the government, promotes and researches the industry, and publishes related news reports.
Federation of Korean Industries (FKI)
Helps promote sound economic policies, and to internationalize the economy by research and cooperation with international economic organizations, disseminate free market principles, and assist corporations in promoting PR.
Korea Apparel Testing and Research Institute (KATR
Testing and research institute accredited by government; with testing, inspection, analysis and research of textile and related products for the textile industry.
Korea Asset Management Corporation (KAMCO)
Collects public funds by resolving non-performing loans of financial institutions and performs public sales of assets entrusted by the government agencies.
Korea Construction Equipment Manufacturers Associa
Seeks inter-company cooperation, standardization of parts, and more input on related international trade issues.
Korea Energy Economics Institute
Korean think tank on energy issues, with energy trends, news, links, and policy forums.
Korea Federation of Small Business (KFSB)
Non-profit organization protecting the rights and interests of 2.7 million small and medium-sized entrepreneurs through research on the difficulties of small firms and providing consultation services on investment and technology.
Korea Industrial Safety Association
Korea's oldest organization for enforcing safety precautions, preventing accidents, and promoting safety awareness.
Korea Industrial Technology Association (KOITA)
Promotes industrial R&D, assists the government on activities and R&D projects, surveys opinions from private R&D sectors, provides various education programs, and boosts cooperation between Korean and foreign companies. [Korean, English]
Korea Institute of Finance (KIF)
Provides analysis for development of Korea's financial sector and financial policy through research and analysis on domestic and international financial markets, various policy options, and the management of domestic and international financial institutions.
Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH)
A national lab in Korea putting its primary R&D for technological support of SMEs. Main focus is on system engineering for machines, industrial automation technology, personal robot technology, information database for SMEs, and IT technology.
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials
Founded by Korean government for research and development in the machinery and materials science.
Korea Institute of Rubber Industry (KIRI)
Seeks to improve Korea's rubber related technology and industries through publications, regular academic meetings, workshops and technical programs, and technical surveys and collection of data and related to rubber.
Korea Insurance Development Institute
Rates insurers and conducts research, contributing to the sound development of the insurance industry.
Korea International Trade Association
Provides trade and information, product catalogs, statistics, tariff schedules, daily trade news, consulting services, and exhibitions in Korea.
Korea Local Authorities Foundation For Internation
Organization assisting international activities of Korean local authorities and recruits public officials who improve international relations and trade.
Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements
Conducts studies on environment, regional economies, land research, construction, urban studies, and infrastructure. News, online publications and resources. [Korean, English]
Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engine
A maritime research and design institute for greater shipbuilding quality, safety, offshore facilities, equipment, and communications.
Korea Rural Economic Institute
State-chartered organization on stregthening agriculture.
Korea Toy Industry Cooperative
Promotes export of Korean toys, undertakes market research and exhibitions, tabulates data on production, sales, exports imports, employment and facilities, and provides forum for the industry and government to cooperate.
Korea-Saudi Business Council
Promotes economic exchange between the private sectors of Korea and Saudi Arabia, facilitates trade and investment between the two countries, boosts economic and technical cooperation, and enhances understanding and amity.
Korean Marketing Association
Organization which pursues the study and development of marketing in South Korea. Administrative information, downloadable journal.
Korean Register of Shipping
Ship classification society establishing impartial and universally recognized standards that offer coverage of ships and marine structures in terms of design, construction and maintenance.
National Fisheries Research and Development Instit
Responsable for research on fish resources, and development of technology such as mechanization of fishing operations.
Nonghyup
Federation of agricultural cooperatives. In Korean, English, and Japanese.
Samsung Economic Research Institute Korea
An English site on the Korean economy created by Samsung Economic Reasearch Institute. Provides research and current topic news to foreigners, investors and opinion leaders interested in the Korean economy.
Samsung Fashion Institute
Provides fashion-related information to enhance competitiveness, conducts research and field training.
Telecommunications Technology Association
Standard setting organization of the industry.