Doing business in South Korea

This learning package has been designed in partnership with Asialink Business to support professionals working with stakeholders in South Korea by combining cultural understanding with practical communication skill development.

Rather than focusing solely on doing business in South Korea, the package brings together foundational insight into South Korea’s business environment, along with targeted skills in influencing, listening and inclusive communication. These complementary learning experiences equip participants to engage confidently in one of Asia’s most advanced, fast‑moving and innovation‑driven markets.

Through a series of short, focused learning experiences, participants build awareness of key cultural drivers and business practices, strengthen their ability to influence outcomes, and develop more inclusive ways of working. The package supports stronger client relationships, effective collaboration, informed decision‑making and improved business outcomes when working in and with South Korean organisations.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this learning package, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key cultural drivers that shape how business is conducted in South Korea
• Recognise common business practices and communication styles, and adapt their approach accordingly
• Apply cultural awareness to work more effectively with South Korean stakeholders
• Use practical influencing techniques to build trust, credibility and alignment
• Build stronger client and stakeholder relationships through effective listening
• Communicate more inclusively to support collaboration and better decision‑making
• Navigate cross‑cultural business environments with increased confidence and professionalism

Package includes

• Doing business in South Korea: 1 CPD hour
• Influencing others: 2 CPD hours
• Communication and collaboration: 2 CPD hours
• Relationship-focused negotiation: 2 CPD hours
• Inclusive communication and decision-making: 1 CPD hour
• Listening to build stronger client relationships: 1 CPD hour

Are you doing business elsewhere in the region? Learners can also take advantage of our bundled learning packages, which include additional Doing Business courses across Asia more broadly, to build capability across multiple markets.