Germany and South Korea share a long-standing economic partnership built on technological excellence and industrial innovation. South Korea is Germany's third-largest trading partner in Asia, with bilateral trade exceeding EUR 30 billion in 2023. Ranked fourth in the Global Innovation Index 2025 and investing more than five percent of its GDP in research and development, the country has established itself as a global leader in semiconductors, batteries, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing.

Yet the global business environment is changing rapidly. Geopolitical tensions, growing trade fragmentation, supply chain disruptions, and increasing competition over critical technologies are reshaping international markets. For companies operating globally, economic security has become a strategic business priority, influencing investment decisions, market strategies, and long-term competitiveness.

How can businesses strengthen their resilience in an increasingly uncertain world? Which technologies and industries will shape future competitiveness? How can German and Korean companies balance cooperation and competition while securing resilient value chains? And what role will international partnerships play in safeguarding innovation and economic growth?

These questions will be at the heart of the Business Dialogue of the 24th German-Korean Forum, taking place on 3 September 2026 in Frankfurt. The event will bring together representatives from government, business and academia from both countries to discuss practical strategies for navigating geopolitical uncertainty, strengthening economic resilience, and deepening German-Korean cooperation in key industries.