Mayor to advance future business opportunities with South Korea

GEELONG mayor Trent Sullivan will visit Changwon in South Korea to help build relationships and advance future business opportunities.

His visit will help encourage investment in Geelong and strengthen existing ties with key industries in Changwon City under manufacturing and technology.

The City of Greater Geelong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Changwon City in March 2022, formalising an agreement to collaborate on trade, education and cultural exchanges.

Changwon City is home to global manufacturing giant Hanwha Corporation, who is building an $170 million facility in Avalon.

Mayor Sullivan will be accompanied on the trip to South Korea by the City’s chief executive officer Ali Wastie.

He said he looked forward to increasing Greater Geelong’s global visibility.

“The aim is to attract more South Korean investment to our city by making connections and strongly promoting Geelong’s advantages,” Mayor Sullivan said.

“There is potential to generate significant investment directly into our local economy, supporting local businesses and increasing local job opportunities for our community.

“With an international airport, major port, leading research university and our world standard advanced manufacturing sector, we have a lot to offer that other cities don’t.

“Promoting ourselves to the world is a key part of our strategy to secure the long-term health of our local economy.”

The cost of the Mayor and CEO’s trip to Changwon will be limited to economy class flights, with the hosts covering accommodation and other expenses.