Introduction: Expanding Horizons in South Korea
This September marks an important milestone in our regional journey as we head to South Korea for a strategic business trip starting from September 14 to September 19, 2025. Known for its forward-looking approach to digital transformation and rapid adoption of emerging technologies, South Korea stands out as one of Asia’s most dynamic innovation hubs.
Our visit reflects a commitment not only to explore new opportunities but also to reinforce existing partnerships and showcase our ability to deliver AI-powered solutions at scale. By being present in Seoul, we aim to strengthen our role as a trusted partner – one that combines innovation with execution, and local understanding with global expertise.
This trip is more than a business agenda; it is an opportunity to demonstrate how an AI-first mindset can accelerate collaboration and create long-term value for Korean enterprises and international organizations operating in the region.
Timeline of the Trip: A Week of Engagement and Collaboration
The trip officially begins on September 14, 2025, with departure and final preparations for a full week of activities in Seoul. From there, the schedule has been carefully designed to balance industry engagement, strategic meetings, and relationship-building opportunities.
- September 15: Business meetings with key partners and prospects in Seoul.
- September 16: Participation in the Vietnam – Korea Digital Cooperation Forum 2025, a major platform for digital collaboration between the two countries.
- September 17–18: Continued meetings with prospective partners across sectors, with discussions centred on AI, cloud, and digital transformation.
- September 19: Final round of meetings to conclude the agenda and align on next steps.
Throughout the week, our focus will be on combining networking and knowledge-sharing with in-depth discussions that strengthen trust and lay the groundwork for new opportunities. By the end of the trip, we expect to return not only with valuable insights into South Korea’s fast-evolving digital landscape but also with stronger connections that will shape our growth in the months ahead.
Objectives of the Trip: Building Trust, Driving Innovation
This trip has been designed with three clear 목표 in mind, each contributing to our long-term growth strategy in South Korea:
- Industry Engagement at VINASA Forum
On September 16, we will participate in the Vietnam – Korea Digital Cooperation Forum 2025, a flagship event bringing together leaders from both countries to discuss digital transformation, cooperation, and emerging technologies. This event is an opportunity to capture valuable market insights, stay ahead of industry trends, and strengthen brand visibility among regional stakeholders. - Strengthening Existing Partnerships
We will meet with established partners to reinforce collaboration and explore new ways to work together. The focus will be on aligning long-term roadmaps, introducing AI-powered solutions, and identifying opportunities for deeper integration that extend beyond current projects. - Exploring New Opportunities with Prospective Partners
Several meetings with prospective partners in Seoul are scheduled to understand their evolving needs in AI, cloud, and digital transformation. These conversations will provide a platform to demonstrate how our AI-first delivery approach can help address real business challenges while ensuring scalability, compliance, and efficiency.
Together, these objectives reflect our broader ambition: to build trust, showcase innovation, and establish SmartDev as a long-term AI-powered partner for enterprises in Korea and beyond.
Our Representative: Leading with Vision
SmartDev will be represented in South Korea by three members of our business development leadership team, combining commercial acumen with deep expertise in AI solutions.
- Nhi Lu, Business Development Manager (SmartDev)
Nhi focuses on the Korean market and will lead strategic discussions with partners and prospects. Her role is to build trusted relationships, identify opportunities for long-term collaboration, and position SmartDev as a reliable partner for AI-aligned and custom development initiatives.
- Sofia Yang, APAC Sales Director (SmartDev)
Sofia drives SmartDev’s growth across the APAC region by forging strategic partnerships and expanding market presence. For the South Korea trip, she will lead high-level engagements with key stakeholders, align opportunities with regional trends, and reinforce SmartDev’s commitment to delivering long-term value in the Korean market.
Our Capabilities in the Korean Market: Proven, Scalable, Trusted
As we expand into the Korean market, we bring a strong track record of delivering AI 기반 소프트웨어 개발 for enterprises worldwide. With two development 센터 in Vietnam and operations across 16 countries, we combine regional agility with global standards to ensure fast, secure, and reliable delivery.
Our core capabilities include:
- Comprehensive Technology Services: Application engineering, cloud solutions, digital platform modernization, maintenance, and quality assurance.
- AI-Driven Innovation: Custom AI/ML development, pre-built AI accelerators, and structured programs like the 10-Week AI Product Factory, designed to move quickly from concept to scale.
- Industry Expertise: Proven delivery across banking and financial services, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and aviation.
- Compliance and Security: Experience in regulated sectors such as banking and insurance, where precision and reliability are critical.
- Talent Advantage: Over 450 engineers, 100% AI-ready, blending human expertise with AI tools to accelerate productivity and outcomes.
These capabilities have already been proven in practice. In collaboration with an international organization headquartered in Seoul, we scaled technology teams to support complex digital initiatives while ensuring strict compliance with global standards. This enabled the client to deliver projects reliably in a highly regulated environment.
At the same time, we introduced AI-driven innovation into development workflows, reducing manual effort, boosting efficiency, and aligning solutions with the client’s long-term roadmap. The partnership highlights SmartDev의 role not just as a service provider, but as a strategic enabler of sustainable, future-ready digital growth.
Key Takeaways: Setting the Stage for Growth
This trip is more than a series of meetings, it is a step forward in building stronger connections within one of Asia’s most dynamic technology markets. By participating in the Vietnam – Korea Digital Cooperation Forum 2025, we reinforce our credibility in international tech discussions and highlight our commitment to regional collaboration.
Face-to-face engagements with partners and prospects in Seoul allow us to strengthen trust, better understand evolving market needs, and expand conversations around AI and IT outsourcing opportunities. Most importantly, this visit positions SmartDev as a true AI-powered delivery partner, ready to scale with Korean enterprises and support their digital transformation journeys.
Let’s Connect in South Korea
We look forward to deepening collaborations in South Korea and beyond. If your organization is exploring ways to leverage AI-powered delivery and scalable solutions, we would be delighted to start the conversation.
👉 Book a call or meeting with us via nhi.luthuy@smartdev.com 또는 sofia.yang@smartdev.com.
