Inauguration of the Silesian Council for Korean Investments
On 13 May 2026, the official inauguration of the Silesian Council for Korean Investments took place in Katowice. The Council was established as a new platform for institutional cooperation aimed at supporting investments by enterprises from the Republic of Korea and further strengthening economic relations between Poland and South Korea.
The initiative was established by Katowice Special Economic Zone, and has been granted the honorary patronage of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of Poland. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Ambassador Jun Youl Tae.
The event was also attended by Krzysztof Żuradzki, Advocate, Managing Partner at KBZ Law & Tax and Ombudsman for Entrepreneurs at the Regional Chamber of Commerce in Katowice. Dr Chang Il You was appointed as Special Advisor for Poland–Korea Relations, supporting communication and ensuring continuity of dialogue between the partners.
Representatives of the institutions forming the Silesian Council for Korean Investments also participated in the inauguration, including the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of Poland, the Silesian Voivodeship Office, the Marshal Office of the Silesian Voivodeship, the Upper Silesian-Zagłębie Metropolis, Katowice Special Economic Zone, the University of Economics in Katowice, the University of Silesia, the Regional Chamber of Commerce in Katowice, Korean Business Chamber Poland, as well as organisations representing Korean investors and entrepreneurs.
The Council was established as a cooperation forum and consultative-advisory body aimed at supporting dialogue between regional institutions and the Korean investor community. Its role will include identifying systemic barriers, exchanging experience, and developing recommendations supporting investment growth and enhancing the investment attractiveness of the region.
Economic relations between Poland and the Republic of Korea play a strategic role in the development of the region, while Korean investments significantly contribute to the growth of modern industry in Silesia — particularly in the areas of industry, electromobility, new technologies and infrastructure projects. Katowice Special Economic Zone remains one of the leading investment hubs in Central and Eastern Europe.
The establishment of the Silesian Council for Korean Investments marks another important step in building long-term economic cooperation between Poland and the Republic of Korea and creating a stable ecosystem for large-scale investment projects. KBZ Law & Tax is also actively involved in these activities through its dedicated Korean Desk, supporting Korean investors at every stage of doing business in Poland — from market entry and investment structuring to ongoing legal, tax, regulatory and immigration advisory.
We encourage you to contact our Korean Desk:
Managing Partner | Adwokat
Dr Chang Il You
Korean Desk Advisor
Jego Ekscelencja Ambasador Jun Youl Tae and Krzysztof Żuradzki
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