Australia and Korea share one of the Indo-Pacific’s most dynamic and strategically important bilateral partnerships - built on strong trade, investment, energy security, innovation, and people-to-people links. Korea is Australia’s fourth-largest trading partner and third-largest export market, with two-way trade exceeding A$67 billion in 2024. The Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) has further strengthened commercial ties, supporting increased market access, investment, and business collaboration between the two countries.
Australia remains a trusted partner for Korea across energy, critical minerals, food and agriculture, advanced manufacturing, defence, education, financial services, and emerging technologies. At the same time, Korean companies continue to expand investment in Australia across resources, infrastructure, clean energy, batteries, manufacturing, construction, and innovation-driven industries.
AKBC’s Priority Sectors connect members directly with senior leaders, industry experts, investors, government stakeholders, and decision-makers shaping the future of the Australia-Korea relationship. Designed to support practical business outcomes, our sector engagement platform helps members strengthen networks, identify opportunities, understand market trends, and build long-term partnerships across the Australia-Korea corridor.
While AKBC facilitates engagement across a range of strategic priority sectors, our work is not limited to these areas alone. We work broadly across industries that strengthen bilateral trade, investment, innovation, policy, and commercial collaboration, responding to emerging opportunities and the evolving needs of our members.
Energy Transition and Decarbonisation Roundtable, 46th KABC-AKBC Joint Meeting in Seoul (2025)
*Members at the Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels receive access to exclusive events and engagement opportunities across all Priority Sectors, enabling them to maximise visibility, connections, and business opportunities across multiple industries.
Priority Sector activities include:
Exclusive roundtables and briefings with industry and government stakeholders;
Speaking and hosting opportunities at major events, including the AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting, Australia-Korea New Energy Forum, and ministerial and industry roundtables;
Strategic introductions and business connections across Australia and Korea;
High-value networking opportunities with senior leaders and industry peers;
Market insights, policy updates, and sector-focused discussions;
Delegations, trade missions, and in-market engagement opportunities; and
Collaboration opportunities across emerging and strategic sectors relevant to the bilateral relationship.
Why become a AKBC member?
Build direct relationships with key Australian and Korean business and government stakeholders;
Access exclusive insights on market trends, investment opportunities, and policy developments;
Raise your organisation’s profile within the Australia-Korea business community;
Identify commercial opportunities and connect with potential partners across both markets;
Participate in high-level roundtables, networking events, delegations, and industry discussions;
Gain visibility and speaking opportunities at major bilateral events and forums;
Strengthen your organisation’s engagement within one of Australia’s most important economic and strategic partnerships; and
Join a trusted network shaping the future of the Australia-Korea bilateral relationship.
Click here to join AKBC as a member.
Explore our Priority Sectors below and discover opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow within the Australia-Korea business community.
