The Embassy of the Republic of Korea, in partnership with the Bangladesh Association of Foreign & Import Food Suppliers Association (BAFISA), hosted "K-Food Export Promotion" seminar to explore the expanding opportunities and navigate the challenges for Korean food products in the rapidly growing Bangladesh market.

The event brought together diplomats, government officials, and leading industry experts to facilitate stronger trade ties in the food sector.

Nahian Rahman Rochi, Head of Business Development of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) spoke at the event as special guest.

Park Young-sik, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea said this event serves as a meaningful platform to explore new opportunities for cooperation in the food sector between Korea and Bangladesh, at a time when Korean food is gaining remarkable popularity around the world.

With the participation of BAFISA members and the cooperation of BIDA, the seminar helped share market insights, introduced product categories and standards including halal compliance and quality assurance and built practical links among stakeholders.

Korean companies have been long-standing partners of Bangladesh, contributing significantly to the rise of the RMG industry.

"I believe that bilateral CEPA could serve as the next motor engine to elevate our partnership to new heights in the next fifty years," said the Ambassador.

A key focus of the seminar was tackling practical aspects of market entry.

The seminar reflected the growing cultural and economic exchange between the two nations, driven by the global popularity of Korean culture (Hallyu).

The goal is to provide a clear roadmap for Korean exporters and Bangladeshi importers, ensuring a smooth and successful entry for high-quality K-Food products.

Attendees gained valuable insights on market dynamics.

Jongwan Park, CEO of K-Market, discussed the "Opportunities and Challenges for K-Food in the Bangladesh Market," while Mohammed Faraque, Proprietor, Kaniz Enterprise, presented success stories of introducing foreign foods into Bangladesh and Shohel Ahmed, Managing

Director of S&S Venture Ltd,  presented on "Bangladesh Consumer Trends in Imported Food Products," shedding light on local preferences.

Addressing import complexities, Md Borhan-e-Sultan, President of BAFISA, spoke on "Regulatory and Customs Challenges in Importing Food into Bangladesh."

Providing a regional perspective, Shin Soo Chul, Deputy Director of the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) in Bangkok,  presented on "K-Food Global Export Trends and Future Outlook in Asia."