Q. As a new Nicaraguan ambassador to Korea, please tell us your major business objectives for this year.  

First off, I want to express the deep and sincere gratitude of the people of The Republic of Nicaragua towards the friendship given by the people of The Republic of Korea.  
Gratefulness is my main business and affair in this beautiful country. I want every Korean to know they have a friend ready to lend a hand in every Nicaraguan.  
Through friendship comes trust and through trust comes a good business partner. Thus, every Korean investor and company can feel assured that Nicaragua is a land filled with investment opportunities where in every sector but must importantly a land of trustworthy friends ready to partner.  

Q. Please introduce main industries and products of Nicaragua. 

Even though, Nicaragua and the Republic of Korea past trade relations have focused on the Textile and Automotive sectors, the signing of a Free Trade Agreement between both countries exponentially expands the possibilities and variety of investments that can be done. 
The possibilities are endless ranging from key industries such as Agribusiness, Light Manufacturing, and Outsourcing Services to  
Green Energy, Fisheries, as well as Creative Startups that can take advantage of the willingness of our people to innovate and partner to create exciting and new investments sectors.

Q. Please explain investment environments of Nicaragua for Korean potential investors and any special favors to foreign investors. 

Nicaragua has a steady economy, young and dynamic talent, friendly business climate with a highly developed infrastructure and Global Connectivity. On top of that it is a great place to live which makes it an ideal place to invest in. 
Potential investors can benefit from the services provided from a dedicate organization, called Pronicaragua, which will help guide them to find the right opportunities in our land.  
I invite everyone to visit http://pronicaragua.gob.ni/en/ where you will find a wealth of information about investing in Nicaragua.  

Q. What do you think would be the most attractive industrial sectors for Korean companies to invest in Nicaragua. 

With a Free Trade Agreement already in place and the willingness of our Government to create an ideal environment for International Investment there are endless sectors for Korean companies to invest in. 
Koreans are creative, passionate and ready to do business. They have risen through many difficulties due to their unstoppable push forward no matter the adversities they face. Thus, I invite all sectors and those who are willing to create new ones to come to Nicaragua.

Q. Please introduce outstanding Korean companies' activities in Nicaragua. 

The biggest Korean company currently established in Nicaragua is SAE-A. It employs thousands of Nicaraguans in the Textile industry. Beyond the economic development and benefits SAE-A has brought to Nicaragua, I would like to point out the Human Factor and Community moral compass that makes SAE-A such a great partner. They truly have a philosophy of being a member of the community and it engages in corporate social responsibility that has lifted the lives of not only the Nicaraguans that work in its factory but of those of the community. It is truly a best in class example of investment for economic gains without forgetting the Human Factor of international operations.  

Q. Please introduce tourist attractions in Nicaragua for Korean tourists abroad.

Nicaragua is a country blessed with natural resources from the 10th biggest fresh water lake in the World, to internationally acclaimed beaches, lagoons, rain forests, volcanoes and UNESCO World Heritage sites. But above all the warmth and friendliness of our people will make any trip to Nicaragua and unforgettable one.  

Q. Please let us know your point of view on how to strengthen further the economic and  cultural ties between Nicaragua and Korea in the years to come.  

Even though we may seem to be this far away land with a completely different culture. We are in fact more similar than you may think. We share in fact many interesting similarities that I have come to discover when I began living in this beautiful country. From kids games, food, behaviors, everyday items and many others surprising similarities we share common ground that allow us not to be seen each other as foreign but as friends. Being able to relate to others by finding our similarities rather than our differences is what strengthens human relations. Thus, I invite you to come and visit me at the Embassy of The Republic of Nicaragua so we can share a delicious coffee and I can tell you all about these surprising similarities and we can share a laugh, stories and discover with me and through you the similarities that makes us friends.