Korean companies involved in information and communications technology (ICT) have wowed Londoners at a recent convention.

On June 16, the “2015 K-Global@London” event brought together a range of Korean ICT companies, giving them a chance to promote their signature items and technologies in the European market. The three-day event was part of London Technology Week, one of the biggest ICT festivals that features more than 50 ICT-themed events across the city.

The Korean part of the convention welcomed 84 enterprises, including firms specialized in software, broadcasting content and startups, along with more than 300 local buyers.

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Representatives from ICT companies talk with buyers in London during the ‘2015 K-Global@London’ event on June 16.

The Korea-Britain ICT Innovation Forum hosted about 200 experts from both countries, including officials from ICT-related governmental bodies. Participants held in-depth discussions about strategies aimed at innovation in the ICT business and on the current system to create jobs in the industry.

ICT products, like mobile solutions, the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud services were featured at a special exhibition. Thirty-one businesses in related fields, meanwhile, held one-on-one talks with some 300 buyers from Britain and other European countries, such as British Telecom and Tesco.

Ten major broadcasting networks had the chance to build networks with their British counterparts like BBC News. The talks led to the signing of several MOUs, including agreements to produce joint projects with Pioneer Europe and Discovery.

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Korean ICT companies run booths to promote their items and skills during the ‘2015 K-Global@London’ event which ran from June 16 to 18.

By Sohn JiAe
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos: the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning
jiae5853@korea.kr