2025 SEOUL FORWARD - VIP Roundtable Luncheon

​SEOUL FORWARD is a premier business session hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, designed to provide practical guidance and incentive briefings for global companies considering expansion into Seoul.

​[Event Detail]

• ​Date : Wed. 8 October, 2025, 12:00-14:30 PM

• ​Venue : Sands Expo & Convention Centre

• ​Host :

  • ​Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG)

  • ​Invest Seoul (IS)

• ​Fee : Free of Charge

• ​Related articles : SEOUL FORWARD 2024

• ​Benefits for Participant

  • ​2025 Tech Week Badge provided

  • ​Networking opportunities with C-level executives across diverse industries

​[Target Audience]

​The programme is tailored for C-level executives and global business leaders exploring opportunities in Korea. Participants will gain first-hand insights into Seoul’s dynamic business environment, investment incentives, and industry partnership models.

​[Programme Highlights]

​12:00-12:07 (Welcoming Remarks)
Seoul Metropolitan Government & Enterprise Singapore

​12:07-12:20 (Keynote)
Global Seoul in Action : Industry Insights on Innovation
by YC Song, CFO of Colosseum Corporation

​12:20-12:35 (Presentation)
Market Entry Strategy & Key Considerations:
by Chris Song, Managing Partner of Hyesung Accounting Corporation

​12:35-13:10 (Luncheon & Networking)

​13:10-13:20 (Spotlight)
Seoul’s Opportunities & Incentives for Global Companies
by Michelle Kang, Senior manager of Invest Seoul

​13:20-13:30 (Case Study)
From Global to Seoul: A Market Entry Journey
by William Wang, Chief of Staffs of Airwallex

​13:30-14:00 (Panel Talk)
Business in Korea: Strategies, Insights & Essentials
by Sungjong Roh, Assistant Professor of SMU (Moderator)
Rock Oh, Managing Partner of FAO Partners
Hansung Kang, Senior Foreign Attorney of DLG Law Corporation
William Wang, Chief of Staffs of Airwallex

​14:00-14:30 (Networking & On-site Meeting)

​[Featured Speakers]

​Our Featured Speakers below will share their expertise, offering valuable perspectives on market entry strategies and cross-border business collaboration.

​- Seoul Metropolitan Government
- Invest Seoul
- Enterprise Singapore
- Airwallex
- DLG Law Corporation
- FAO Partners
- Hyesung Accounting Corporation
- SMU (Singapore Management University)