Calendar of International Trade Programs and Events

Sector: Automotive

Market Region: Asia and Australasia

Date: March 11, 2026 to March 13, 2026

Battery Mission to InterBattery Korea 2026 
March 11-13, 2026, Seoul, South Korea
with Outreach B2B Program in Tokyo on March 16, 2026

The Government of Ontario is organizing a Battery Business Mission to InterBattery Korea in Seoul, South Korea (March 11-13, 2026). InterBattery is Korea’s largest battery exhibition showcasing various new products and technologies related to the battery industry. InterBattery Korea is organized by the Korea Battery Industry Association and will be held at COEX Center in Seoul, Korea. InterBattery Korea focuses on battery components and materials, manufacturing equipment, test and measurement equipment, and EV battery technology. InterBattery Korea will have 4 Exhibition Halls: InterBattery Worldwide, InterBattery Value Chain, InterBattery Korea, and EV Trend Korea at the COEX Center in Seoul, South Korea. Ontario companies interested in exploring Korean and Japanese markets for battery (and anything about battery) will showcase their products, services, and technologies at InterBattery. Mission participants interested in business development opportunities in Japan will be invited to join an outreach program to Tokyo. Ontario's Trade and Investment Offices in Seoul and Tokyo are involved in the programming and business development supports.

Program Fees (priced individually):

Program 1 (pre-requisite): Exhibiting at InterBattery, Seoul, South Korea
Cost: $1,500 per Delegate Company 
Program includes:
•    Between March 11-13, 2026
•    Turn-key exhibit space within the Ontario pavilion 
•    Company listing (as an exhibitor) on event website
•    Pre-mission webinar or market briefing
•    1:1 export advice and consultation
•    Company listing on the Ontario SourceFromOntario website
•    Marketing support including company directory
•    In-market follow-up and support
•    Please find additional details on InterBattery 2026 event webpage (https://interbattery.or.kr/). 

Program 2: Curated B2B matchmaking program in Korea 
Cost: $1,000 per Delegate Company
Program includes:
•    Between March 10-13, 2026
•    B2B program at Ontario pavilion (and site visit)
•    Market briefing
•    Tailored B2B meeting program with interpretation support 
•    In-market support by the working team

Program 3: Outreach Program to Japan B2B program
Cost: $1,500 per Delegate Company
Program includes:
•    On March 16, 2026
•    B2B program to be held at Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan
•    Market briefing 
•    Tailored B2B meeting program with interpretation support 
•    In-market support by the working team

Two-steps Registration:
•    If you are interested in attending, please feel free to register your interest here: Ontario Battery Business Mission to InterBattery Korea | Expression of Interest Application Form
•    Once your interest is received, we will send you the 2nd registration link for registration.

Market Background: 

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is the 12th largest global economy with a GDP of US$1.59 trillion, a population of 51.7 million, and a GDP per capita of US$30,644. It thrives in sectors like electronics, telecommunications, automotive production, chemicals, shipbuilding, and steelmaking, driven by major conglomerates such as Samsung, Hyundai, LG, SK, Lotte, POSCO, Hanwha, Hanjin, GS, and CJ, which account for 80% of the country's economy. The Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) grants Canadian exporters preferential, tariff-free access to this significant market. South Korea is a key trade partner for Ontario and an increasing source of foreign direct investment (FDI). Recent major investments include a $5 billion EV battery manufacturing plant by LG Energy Solution and Stellantis, a new EV battery cathode materials production facility by Honda Motor Co. and POSCO Future M., and an e-compressor production plant in Woodbridge, Ontario, by Hanon Systems. In 2022, trade between Ontario and South Korea reached nearly $10 billion. South Korea ranked as Ontario’s #14 export and #6 import partner. Ontario's exports to South Korea, totaling C$923 million, include copper ores, soya beans, and optical instruments, while imports, valued at C$9 billion, consist of automotive, immunological products, and tractors. South Korean FDI in Ontario was valued at C$222 million in 2021, encompassing projects in the ICT and automotive sectors.

Contact information:

Please reach out to Stephen Ip (email: stephen.ip@ontario.ca | 437-339-1529) for further information.

Best Regards,

Stephen Ip 
Senior International Market Consultant | Area Director – All Sectors for Japan & Korea
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade
Trade Programs Branch | Trade and International Engagement Division
777 Bay Street, 21st Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C8, Canada
Telephone: +1 437-339-1529, Email: stephen.ip@ontario.ca

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