In 2020, Alberta exported $572.7M worth of goods to South Korea, making it the 5th ranked country in terms of Alberta's exports.
In 2020, Alberta exported $572.7M worth of goods to South Korea, making it the 5th ranked country in terms of Alberta's exports.

About South Korea

Fast Facts

Alberta Exports To South Korea Information Icon

VALUE OF ALBERTA EXPORTS TO South Korea
2023
$940.7M
-68.2% y/y
TRADING PARTNER RANK

#4


South Korea Imports Information Icon

VALUE OF South Korea IMPORTS
2022
$903.5B
-21.7% y/y
TOP IMPORT MARKETS
  • 1. China 21.7%

  • 2. United States 11.5%

  • 3. Japan 7.9%

  • 4. Australia 5.8%

  • 5. Saudi Arabia 5.3%


Alberta-South Korea Relations

  • Alberta has long enjoyed positive relations with the Republic of Korea (commonly known as South Korea). 
  • Alberta’s oldest sister province relationship is with Gangwon province in South Korea. Since the September 3, 1974 agreement, the two provinces have participated in a variety of activities including education, culture and sport exchanges.
  • Edmonton has a friendship agreement with the municipality of Wonju and Daejeon is Calgary’s sister city.

Free Trade Agreements:

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South Korea-Alberta Relations


For information on Alberta's relationship with South Korean provinces, download:

Gangwon-Alberta Relations

Contacts

For more information on Alberta’s trade and relationship with this market please contact:
Export Services
Mario Krpan Manager, Indo-Pacific Phone : 1-780-415-8807 Email: mario.krpan@gov.ab.ca
Investment Services
Invest Alberta Email: info@investalberta.ca
International Offices
Alberta Korea Office Phone : 82-2-3783-6000 Email: albertakoreaoffice@international.gc.ca

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Events

Alberta-Korea Forum - /event-items/approved-events/2025/alberta-korea-forum/
Join the Government of Alberta’s mission to Seoul, South Korea to participate in an exclusive Alberta-Korea Forum.