Incheon is establishing itself as a rising global business hub in Korea as leaders from foreign chambers of commerce in the country highlighted the western coastal city's potential to drive future international trade at a roundtable discussion, jointly hosted by the city government and The Korea Times, Tuesday .

Presidents of chambers of commerce representing countries, including the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Australia and Italy met with Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok, Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin and directors overseeing the city's business policies.

Discussions at the Roundtable Meeting with Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Korea centered on the city's extensive global trade and transport infrastructure, key industries nurtured under strategic initiatives, and the mayor's vision to elevate Incheon into the ranks of the world's top 10 global cities.

Yoo, in his welcoming remarks, touted Incheon as the best city for foreigners to invest in Korea. Highlighting its strategic assets — including Incheon International Airport, Incheon Port, the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) and a large-scale local industrial complex — the mayor said the city is well-equipped with the infrastructure necessary to support robust global trade and economy. . . activity.