Trade Minister Attends Investment Notification and R&D Center Designation Ceremonies
- Registration date2026-11-05
Minister for Trade Park Jung-sung of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR, Minister JK Kim) attended the investment notification and R&D center designation ceremonies at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Seoul on November 4, 2026, as part of Invest KOREA Summit 2026.
Seven global companies filed investment notifications totaling USD 2 billion. Investment outside the Seoul metropolitan area accounted for 97 percent of the total, spanning AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy.
Three R&D centers operated by foreign-invested companies—Edwards, Valeo, and IBIDEN—received official designation. All three centers are located outside the Seoul metropolitan area.