East Asia is made up of three countries; China, Japan and South Korea.
South Korea sits between China and Japan:
With two of the world's biggest commodity consumers in arm's reach.
South Korea is a highly industrialized country that has the 25th highest number of population in the world at 48.5 million, with 81% of which living in urban area.
It is one of the G-20 countries and a member of UN, APEC and East Asia Summit.
South Korea has stable economy with businesses built from North American model.
It is the 12th largest economy in the world.
South Korea's GDP is 1,356 trillion, 14th highest in the world, and 4th highest in Asia.
It is the 6th largest steel producer out of 40 steel producing countries.
South Korea is the 6th largest producer of nuclear energy:
Just behind US, France, Japan, Russia and Germany.
It is a country with stable jurisdiction and an investment-friendly, democratic government.
Corporate tax is only at 22%, and the government plans to decrease the rate to 20%.
The government encourages foreign investment by allowing 100% foreign ownership and providing various support programs.
South Korea is ranked at 19th on the Ease of Doing Business Index compiled by World Bank.