Latest Information for Companies Expanding into Poland and Hungary in 2025

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (Minister Ahn Duk-geun) and KOTRA (President Kang Kyung-sung) have published the "2025 Poland Investment Practical Guide" and the "2025 Hungary Investment Practical Guide" to support companies planning to expand their investments into Eastern Europe.

Poland is strategically located in the heart of Europe and has become an economic and logistics hub connecting Central, Eastern, and Western Europe. With a strong domestic market of 38 million people and a favorable investment environment based on continued economic growth and stability, Poland has attracted attention as an attractive investment destination for Korean companies.

In particular, Poland offers excellent infrastructure and skilled labor in various industries such as EV batteries, automotive parts, IT, and defense, and is extending an invitation to Korean companies for investment. Major Korean companies, including LG Energy Solution and Samsung Electronics, have already successfully entered Poland and are gaining growth momentum.

Recently, as Poland is expected to serve as a bridgehead for essential production and logistics for Ukraine's reconstruction efforts, the importance of investing in Poland has become even more pronounced.

Hungary, also serving as a gateway to Europe, offers sustainable economic growth and an innovative industrial base, making it an attractive investment destination for Korean companies. Hungary has, in particular, a global competitiveness in advanced industries such as automotive, electronics, secondary batteries, and medical/bio sectors based on its highly productive and specialized workforce and excellent infrastructure.

In recent years, investment by Korean companies in Hungary has been increasingly active, and Hungary offers significant opportunities for Korean companies in future industries such as electric vehicle and battery manufacturing, digital technologies, and green industries based on sustainability.

Considering these factors, KOTRA has published guidebooks containing the latest investment information for both Poland and Hungary to support companies looking to expand into these markets. These guides are available for free download from the KOTRA website's Trade Information Library from January 2.

Commissioner Kim Tae-hyung of KOTRA Invest KOREA, explained, "Poland and Hungary are manufacturing powerhouses in Central and Eastern Europe, and as investment opportunities for Korean companies have significantly expanded, economic cooperation between the two has strengthened." He added, "We expect these guidebooks to be of practical help to companies seeking the latest information on investment opportunities in these countries."


Source : InvestKOREA (2025.01.06.)