KITA is a Korea’s foremost trade promotion organization. Our mission is to promote global trade and shared prosperity.
Founded in 1946 to represent the interests of Korea's international traders, KITA has been a critical part of Korea's transformation into one of the world’s most preeminent trading nations. Today, KITA is Korea's largest business association with 65,000 member firms, and continues to support Korea's business community through research, training, and networking of Korean enterprises with the global trade community
Our Foundation
Established in 1946 to represent the interests of Korea’s international traders, We have been a critical part of Korea’s transformation into one of the world’s most preeminent trading nations.
Our Status
Today, we are Korea’s largest business association with 65,000 member firms, and continues to support Korea’s business community through research, training, and networking of Korean enterprises with the global trade community.
Our Strategies
1. International Collaboration : Building global trade ties
- We strive to improve the global trade environment by advocating free trade.
- We foster international cooperation between Korean and global enterprises.
2. Research & Education : Researching the global economy and training trade experts
- We provide information to foreign investors and international research centers seeking a deeper understanding of the Korean economy.
- We foster trade specialists at the World Trade Campus.
3. Access to Korean Markets : Opening doors for Korean and foreign companies
- We connect overseas enterprises with Korean firms, enabling access to Korea’s competitive technologies and products.
- We network with foreign investors to connect them with Korean partners.
