KBC is the foremost company fully focused on the development of successful business, trade and investment with the DPRK (North Korea).

First we provide a broad range of reliable and relevant "information and insight" to act both as an appetite wetter and to provide more balance than can be found in the public domain.
Second we provide introductions to a range of suitable Korean organizations, potential partners and other relevant Korean, Asian and European parties, in close co-operation with the Korea Chamber of Commerce in Pyongyang.

We arrange customised, generalised and specific visits to Pyongyang and other mining and manufacturing areas of the country.

In addition we hold One-Day Business & Investment Seminars once or twice a year in May and or in October, with a Golf Day held just outside Pyongyang one day beforeon the Sunday. We arrange all the flights, visas, visit and meeting arrangements, and arrange a programe to help you and your company or organization gain maximum benefits from the visit.

With our broad network of contacts, built up from over twelve years of visiting Pyongyang, we can provide relevant background expertise, experience and encouragement.

Thirdly we help bring investment by carefully screening and selecting projects and partners and investment opportunities. Then we go one step further and are involved with the implementation.

We are particularly focused on the development of the mining, minerals and metals industry, as well as bringing much needed manufacturing to the many factories in Pyongyang and other cities that can offer cost-effective production and processing, using facilities and well trained and skilled workers.

We place a high emphasis on a professional, result-orientated and socially responsible approach to all we do.

We welcome your feedback and hope to help you fulfill your business goals and objectives in the pursuit of successful business, trade and investment on the Korean Peninsula.

Information & Insight

Description of Services

We offer two types of information services:

(a) Standard subscription includes:

DPRK Business News Bulletin (approx. 2 issues per month)
General Business brief on DPRK
Response to general inquiries regarding DPRK (flight times to power supply)
Basic logistical support in Beijing and DPRK (booking of hotels & flights)
Pre-Trip Briefing
Summary of specific investment opportunities (confidential projects require signing confidentiality & non-circumvent agreement)
Invitations to all our Business Luncheons featuring guest speakers & other functions

(b) V.I.P. subscription includes all of above and the following:

Report on DPRK Economic Reforms.
Back issues of the DPRK Business News Bulletin (upon request).
31 Practical tips on "Doing Business in the DPRK".
Overview of perceived financial risks & introduction of reliable banking partner.
Legal Overview and information on Investment Laws.
Details of 'Global Village' network - those foreign companies who provide service to new entrants to the DPRK business environment (banking, courier, insurance, inspection services, medical, trading, transportation, exhibition, travel etc.).

Subscription type 6 months 1 year 2 years
Standard Euros 300 Euros 600 Euros 1,000
VIP Euros 1,000 Euros 1,500

Note: Samples of the Business News Bulletin are available on request.

To subscribe to our information services, please download our Products and Services Order Form in Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word format.

KBC can also provide information services tailored to clients' specific needs. This include:

In-depth Industry Reports - Korea Business Consultants in-depth industry reports focus on specific industry sectors, such as IT, energy, etc. Information is collected from sources inside and outside Korea.

Negotiations strategy and PR plan development - Plans of actions developed by KBC analysts which maximise the chance of success and minimise costs involved.

Feasibility Studies - Highly focused reports on the practicalities and options of specific projects and industry opportunities (Note - these studies are conducted in association with other key relevant organisations & Pyongyang based international organisations).

Information on Systems and Channels - Practical business offering ranging from banking, transportation and mailing advice.

Introductions

Channel to market - Delegations to the DPRK

Business & Economic Delegations (B&EDs): 5 day visit from Tuesday to Saturday morning

Experience the DPRK (N. Korea) market situation first hand with an experienced team that has led over 25 successful delegations to date.
Introduce a partner suited to your specific business needs and meet with appropriate organizations to discuss specific /general business opportunities.
Receive detailed DPRK briefings prior to entry and throughout the trip to ensure maximum benefit.
Multiple Company Delegation or Individual Company Delegation available.

Market-Entry Missions and Exhibitions

KBC has a wide experience with trade fairs and exhibitions in Pyongyang and encourages participation as part of a coordinated market-entry strategy.

KBC participated in the annual Pyongyang International Trade Fair (PITF), in May 2001, and found this to be valuable from a market awareness, promotional and networking perspective.

This annual exhibition attracts participants and visitors from a wide range of industries, including mining, energy and power generation, textiles, transportation, construction, light industry, public health, agriculture, and others.

Other European-organised events and trade fairs are planned. We recommend that If your company is interested in emerging market opportunities in the DPRK, then exhibitions can be part of the plan we would we pleased to discuss with you.

KBC offers a variety of market entry packages to suit your needs Arranging your first visit to coincide with the various seminars, events and trade fairs can be beneficial. We arrange visit programs either as part of a small group or as individual company customized visits.

Implementation

Customised service and support network:

Korea Business Consultants offers a "One-Stop Shop" service to customers. This "added value" includes:

Initial information and analysis on DPRK market and opportunities through to visits to N. Korea
Pre-visit and post-visit information - the key to successful market entry.
Pyongyang Office (scheduled to open late 2002) to provide support for follow-up information and arrangement of on-the-ground team of dedicated (or virtual) staff composed of experienced personnel.
(Note: Korea Business Consultants already provides such service to a number of associated multinational customers)

Korea Business Consultants' connections cover a full range of financial, legal and transportation services, including:

Project finance, legal advice and analysis of tax and investment laws of the DPRK.
Investment seminars to attract inward investment: planned for 2002 - with DPRK support and involvement.
Participation in DPRK's expanding and regular Trade Fairs and Exhibitions.
Trading partners to facilitate the trade of commodities/metals and a full range of other DPRK goods.

Network of partners in London, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Switzerland, Seattle and Toronto.