Seoul – The ICE Agency has organized two workshops to promote Italian food products in Seoul on September 29-30 and in Taipei on October 1-2. South Korea is the fourth largest economy in Asia after Japan, China and India; in 2010 it became the world’s sixth largest producer, surpassing Italy. In 2013, Korean imports of food products including olive oil, tomatoes, coffee, pasta, cheese and chocolate; and in 2013 these imports increased by 10% compared to 2012, reaching a value of $1 billion. Commerce with Italy increased by 14.5%, now occupying of 10.4% of total trade, worth $104 million. (9Colonne)
