KCEA Overview
The Korea-China Entrepreneurs Association (KCEA) is a private diplomatic organization established in April 2018 under the authorization of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. It was founded to promote exchange among enterprises, organizations, and political and business figures of both Korea and China, fostering mutual growth and friendly cooperation. Based on economic cooperation, human networks, and international exchange, KCEA provides a collaborative platform for the shared growth of both nations.
Mission & Core Values
Purpose of Establishment
KCEA aims to support diverse entities in Korea and China to build cooperative relations based on mutual understanding and trust, contributing to the stable and future-oriented development of bilateral relations through private-level exchange.
Vision
As a representative private exchange platform connecting both nations, KCEA envisions expanding the foundation for practical cooperation and shared prosperity.
Key Roles
Moving beyond simple friendly exchanges, KCEA fosters a practical cooperative environment through official events, corporate meetings, seminars, and agreement support to ensure that businesses and organizations from both nations achieve actual collaboration.
Organization Chart
Honorary Advisory Board
Ki-moon Ban (Former UN Secretary-General)
Se-ki Lee (Former Minister of Unification)
Myung Oh (Former Deputy Prime Minister)
Woo-yea Hwang (Former Deputy Prime Minister)
- Executive & Advisory Group -
4 Advisory Committees
Policy Committee
Technology Committee
Finance Committee
Management Committee
Executive Chairman
Hoon Kim
- 1965 Born in September
- 2003 ~ 2015 Vice Chairman of Tongyang Electronics Group, Korea
- 2012 ~ 2015 Chairman of Korea Entertainment Sports News
- 2013 ~ Present Steering Committee Member of One Asia Club Korea
- 2016 ~ Present Vice President of Korea-China Friendship Association
- 2017 ~ Present Chairman of GSK Holdings, Korea
- 2018 ~ Present Executive Chairman of Korea-China Entrepreneurs Association (KCEA)
Working Operations Group
Secretariat
China Branch
10 Specialized Committees
Science / Info / Telecom
Culture / Sports / Tourism
Marine / Agri-Stock / Food
Commerce / Trade / Logistics
Health / Welfare / Life Sciences
Environment / Resources / Energy
Education / Women / Family
Finance / Investment / Startups
Construction / Transport / Hydropower
Legal / Finance / Tax
History
2026
- 4. 1 KCEA, DTCH Group, and Xingchi Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
- 3. 30 KCEA & DTCH Group Partner with KMULLER (China) to "Expand Premium Mobility Market" (Tianjin, China)
2025
- 8. 27 Participated in Northeast Asia Expo under the theme "Hands with Northeast Asia, Future through Opening"
- 6. 13 Jilin Province Vice Governor Andi Liang and Delegation Visited KCEA to Strengthen Industrial Cooperation
- 3. 31 Held Korea-China Energy Trade Exchange Seminar with China Energy & Mineral Silk Road Investment Co., Ltd.
2024
- 12. 13 Discussed Development and Specific Cooperation Plans for Changbai Mountain Protection Development Zone / Attended Changchun Medical Industry Expo Opening Ceremony at Official Invitation
- 12. 11 Discussed Strengthening Korea-China Cooperation and Mutual Growth with Ouyang Group (Changchun, China)
- 11. 19 Signed Strategic MOU to Discuss Tourism/Ice-Snow Industry Cooperation and Expand Economic Exchange (Changbai Mountain Management Committee, China)
2023
- 11. 15 Discussed Inter-company Cooperation in Eco-friendly EVs, Renewable Energy, Auto Parts, and Cosmetics at Changchun Economic and Trade Promotion Event
- 11. 3 Signed MOU with Huaneng Rongfei New Energy Co., Ltd. (Beijing, China)
- 9. 18 Visited and Discussed with Government Park Development Center at Invitation of Ganzhou Municipal Government (Jiangxi Province, China)
- 9. 5 Discussed Industrial Development Exchange with Shandong Provincial Local Government
- 7. 27 Discussed Cooperation and Signed MOU with Foreign Affairs Office of Jilin Province, China
- 6. 7 Jilin Provincial Government Delegation Visited KCEA
- 3. 31 Hosted Forum with Shanghai Association of International Cooperation for SMEs
- 3. 29 Signed MOU with Baotou Rare Earth Research Institute (Inner Mongolia) / Signed MOU with PV Capital (Shanghai, China)
- 3. 21 Visited Changchun Demonstration Zone under Official Invitation of Changchun City
2020
- 11. 19 Inauguration of Sang-byung Park as the 4th Chairperson
- 10. 7 Discussed Foreign Investment Attraction for Northeast Asia LNG Hub Terminal in Myodo, Yeosu, Jeonnam (Hanyang HQ)
- 9. 9 Signed MOU with AddonApp Co., Ltd.
- 8. 14 Signed MOU with KORUSA
- 6. 22 Signed Export Cooperation MOU with Korea SMEs Export Cooperative (KOMEX)
- 6. 9 Discussed Member Company Tenancy and Industrial Parks in Jeonnam with Jobs & Investment Promotion Directors of Jeonnam Provincial Government
- 5. 18 Relocated KCEA Office (Boutique Monaco, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
- 3. 30 Strategic Discussion on Innovative Materials Industry with TOM Steel
- 3. 27 Strategic Discussion on Myanmar Grain Trade with Goto Global
2019
- 12. 31 Signed Electronic Parts Supply Contract with Tianjin Panjun Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
- 12. 11 Signed MOU with G-Smart Tech for Domestic and Global Sales of "G-Glass"
- 11. 29 Top Executives of SINOPEC (China) Visited Korea, Toured GS Caltex & Korea Battery Industry Association, and Held Comprehensive Investment Talks
- 11. 27 Discussed Tenancy at Naju Energy Valley Business Development Center / Held Strategic Consultations with KEPCO Mutual Growth Department in Naju
- 11. 14 Consulted with Geoje City regarding Investment Attraction
- 11. 11 Beijing TV Delegation Visited Korea, Held Business Talks with SBS regarding Beijing Winter Olympics
- 11. 9 Taian Municipal Business and Entrepreneurs Association Delegation Visited Korea, Consulted with Dongyang E&P
- 11. 6 ~ 11. 8 Signed Business Agreements with Leyard Group (China) and G-Smart Tech
- 10. 21 ~ 10. 24 Signed Korean Product Supply Contract for SINOPEC Group Shopping Platform in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
- 9. 11 Leyard (China) Visited Korea, Toured 4D Vision, and Discussed Smart City & Hologram Business
- 9. 9 Neijiang City (Sichuan, China) Officials Visited Korea, Held Comprehensive Business Talks
- 9. 6 Comprehensive Discussions to Establish Korea-China High-tech New Businesses and Battery Market in Huizhou, China
- 8. 22 ~ 8. 25 Signed Strategic Business Agreement with Qingyan Investment Management Co., Ltd. in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- 8. 1 ~ 8. 5 Fujian Hengan Group (China) Visited Korea, Signed Investment Attraction MOU
- 6. 27 ~ 6. 30 Hosted and Conducted "2019 Silk Road Seoul Forum & Korea-China Export Matching Fair" (Seoul Plaza)
- 6. 18 ~ 6. 20 Huizhou Bureau of Commerce Team Visited Korea, Held Industrial Park Seminars at Jeonnam Provincial Government, etc.
- 5. 30 ~ 6. 2 China Association for Social and Cultural Exchanges Visited Korea, Toured Seoul Arts Center and Korean Companies
- 5. 20 ~ 5. 22 Signed Korean Product Sales MOU with Huizhou Cosmetics Association (China)
- 5. 14 ~ 5. 17 Huizhou Retail & Wholesale Association Visited Korean Beauty Companies, Held Product Presentations
- 4. 4 ~ 4. 5 Hosted Huizhou China-Korea Industrial Park Investment Seminar (Hosted by Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
- 3. 26 ~ 4. 1 Huizhou Delegation Visited Korea, Toured Korean Companies and Held Consultations
- 3. 19 Signed Business Agreements with FAB Entertainment and INTER BD Entertainment
- 1. 15 ~ 1. 17 Signed MOU with China Association for Social-Economic and Cultural Exchanges / Signed MOUs with Beijing SME Association for International Cooperation and Beijing Yanjing Eight Handicrafts Association
2018 (Establishment)
- 11. 30 Executive Chairman Hoon Kim Won the "2018 Righteous Citizens Award of Korea" in Economic Innovation Category
- 11. 9 ~ 11. 13 Hosted and Managed '2018 World Asian Beauty Pageant' in Beijing, China
- 8. 14 ~ 8. 20 Huizhou Bureau of Commerce Signed China-Korea Industrial Park Investment Agreement & Sales MOU / Signed Korean Product Sales MOU with Huizhou Retail & Wholesale Association
- 5. 17 Korea-China Entrepreneurs Association (KCEA) Corporate Establishment Date (Gangnam Tax Office)
- 4. 27 Incorporation Approval of Korea-China Entrepreneurs Association (KCEA) (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
- 3. 10 ~ 3. 15 Held Black Ginseng Product Showcase with CBAJET (Chinese Airline) / Hosted Hallyu Concert in Beijing, China (Pre-incorporation)
- 1. 27 ~ 2. 3 Held Exchange Event with China Association for Social-Economic and Cultural Exchanges (Pre-incorporation)
- 2017. 12. 29 ~ 2018. 1. 3 Visited Companies and Held Talks in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China (Pre-incorporation)