KEF publishes English booklet on Korea's business environment for overseas institutions
The Korea Enterprises Federation on Monday said it published an English booklet on Korea's business environment and labor market and distributed it to over 250 think tanks and key organizations around the world.
The business lobby's publication, titled '2025 Business Environment and Labor Market in Korea,' covers policies, legislation and the latest research and statistics on topics such as minimum wage, industrial transformation and labor market reforms.
The handbook is aimed at helping international organizations, foreign business organizations and multinational corporations better understand Korea's business landscape.
The publication is sent to 250 institutions around the world, including international organizations such as the OECD and International Labor Organization. It was also distributed to major foreign business groups, including the US Council for International Business, Japan Business Federation, China International Council for the Promotion of Multinational Corporations, BusinessEurope, and the Confederation of British Industry, among others.
Other recipients include major think tanks, such as the World Economic Forum, the International Institute for Management Development, The Heritage Foundation and the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
KEF Chairman Sohn Kyung-shik, who also heads CJ Group, sent a letter with the booklet, expressing hope that the publication would enhance understanding of Korea's business and labor environment and encourage continued active business activities and investment in the country.
Earlier in January, Sohn also sent letters to key international organizations, including the ILO, the IOE and The Heritage Foundation, explaining Korea's political situation and calling for continued support and confidence in the Korean economy and corporations.
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