The Korea Wellington Business Breakfast

Celebrating 10 years of the Korean New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to the 2025 Korean Business Breakfast. This event is co-hosted with the Wellington City Council and the Korean Embassy and supported by the Korean New Zealand Business Council.

This Business Breakfast marks the opening of the K-Culture Festival and holds special significance as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Korea–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

We will feature two keynote speakers and a panel session offering insights into the evolving business landscape and the relationship between New Zealand and Korea. Speakers will also share practical experiences of doing business in Korea. Further details on speakers will be confirmed in due course.

We are delighted to welcome both Korean and New Zealand businesses and representatives to this event. It is a unique opportunity to connect with a range of businesses, organisations, and officials. We hope to offer valuable insights and foster fruitful dialogue that promotes the continued growth of the New Zealand–Korea relationship.

The session will also include an opportunity for Q&A.

Agenda:

7.30 am — Registration and guests arrive, networking and welcome tea and coffee

7:45 am — Opening remarks from the MC

Dahee Sohn, Executive Director of KNZBC

7:50 am — Welcome speeches

Tory Whanau, Mayor of Wellington
His Excellency Chang-sik Kim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to New Zealand
Siah Hwee Ang, President of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce

8:00 am — Keynote Speakers

Tana Isaac, Executive Vice President of Product and Technology, Volpara Health
Jung Hoon (Jason) Jun, CEO and the Managing Director of Otoki New Zealand, and Chairman of the Korea Business Association in New Zealand

8:25 am — Panel discussion and Q&A

Rachel McGuckian, NZTE Market Manager for Southeast/East Asia
Matthew Morrison, Co-Founder of Karma Drinks and All Good, Director of the Wellington Chocolate Factory
Karepa Wall, Chief Māori Officer, Wellington City Council

8:50 am — Closing remarks

Dahee Sohn, Executive Director of KNZBC

8:55 am — Networking and breakfast

9:30 am — Event ends