SK chief says S. Korea, Japan could generate US$1 tln in economic synergies

What happened: SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, who also heads the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said South Korea and Japan could generate more than US$1 trillion in economic synergies. He spoke at the Yonhap Future Economic Forum in Seoul. Key numbers: Combined GDP of $6 trillion; more than $1 trillion in potential synergies; around 500 participants at the forum. Why it matters: Chey called for bipartisan support in Seoul and Tokyo to build a framework for stronger economic ties, saying it would let governments and businesses pursue bold initiatives with confidence.

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, who also heads the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said South Korea and Japan could generate more than US$1 trillion in economic synergies. He spoke at the Yonhap Future Economic Forum in Seoul.

Chey called for bipartisan support in Seoul and Tokyo to build a framework for stronger economic ties, saying it would let governments and businesses pursue bold initiatives with confidence.