After placing emphasis on developing Halal markets initiated by President Park on the 2015 State of Union Message, the Korean government has established the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UAE on the cooperation of agriculture and Halal Food.
Also, in light of hot blast of Hallyue (“Korean Wave”), FTA between Korea and ASEAN, The second boom in Middle East and Eco-friendly industrial infrastructure of Korea, Korean exports is anticipated to grow substantially in the Islamic countries with appropriate market strategy. Halal markets will give potentially important opportunities to companies with agro-fishery food, raw material medicines, cosmetics, Muslim tourism, investment & finance, medical service, and to young job seekers as well.