THE HONOURABLE JULIA GILLARD MP
PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA
In this, the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Korea, it is easy to overlook that contact between the peoples of Australia and Korea began more than a century ago, when Australian missionaries first travelled to Busan in 1889.
Not long after, in 1904, Australian photographer
LEE MYUNG-BAK
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
The year 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Australia. Our two governments have launched the ‘Korea-Australia Year of Friendship’ to celebrate this significant year. I am delighted to deliver a message on this important occasion.
Seventeen thousand young Australia men and w
JOHN WALKER
AM CHAIRMAN OF AUSTRALIA-KOREA BUSINESS COUNCIL AND CHAIRMAN OF MACQUARIE GROUP OF COMPANIES, KOREA
On behalf of the Australia-Korea Business Council and Macquarie Group of Companies, Korea, it is my great pleasure to be a part of Australia Korea 50 Years of Friendship.
The year 2011 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic rela
CHUNG JOON-YANG
CHAIRMAN, KOREA-AUSTRALIA BUSINESS COUNCIL AND CHAIRMAN AND CEO, POSCO
I am delighted to introduce Australia Korea 50 Years of Friendship to the readers. This is not only a half-century celebration about what we have achieved so far, it is also about our expectations for another half-century relationship that will bring a better and brighter future
The 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Australia and Korea also marks the 20th anniversary of the Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF) and the Korea-Australia Foundation (KAF). What better way to celebrate than by expanding and strengthening the links that bring us together?
The Australia-Korea Year of Friendship 2011 is a great reas
For Korea, The year 2010 was full of remarkable achievements and the country can look ahead to another year that promises continued growth in the economy, emerging industries and trade and investment opportunities.
Having weathered the Global Financial Crisis, 2010 could be described as the year the Korean economy truly emerged from the woods. After barely bud
At the start of 2011, South Australia had 13 operational wind farms, with an installed capacity of 1,018 megawatts.
With this year marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Korea, trends in trade and investment continue to strengthen, says Martin Walsh, Senior Trade Commissioner at Austrade, Seoul.
Korea has maintained its position