PUBLIC LECTURE: Public Lecture with His Excellency Mr Bong-hyun Kim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Australia

Australia and the Republic of Korea are close friends and both countries have developed a strong strategic partnership in the Asia-Pacific for the last half-century. Korea is Australia’s third largest export market at fourth largest two-way trading partner. Bilateral trade and investment is expected to increase significantly since the Korea – Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) went into force in December 2014. His Excellency Mr Bong-hyun Kim will discuss the future prospects of Australia – Korea relations, implications of KAFTA for business ties, cooperation for innovative and creative economy and Australia – Korea cooperation within the MIKTA framework.