Seoul at dusk: city lights spread below N Seoul Tower on a hill

A Gambit Expedition · Late June 2027

South Korea
2027

Beyond the Korean miracle.

Inside one of the world’s most extraordinary stories of transformation. Six days of discovery, conversations and new perspectives.

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A Gambit Expedition
Late June 2027
full days
6
cities
3
people
10

01 / The other Asia

Understand the country. See what comes next.

In just a few generations, South Korea has become a global powerhouse of technology, industry and culture. Gambit takes you beyond the headlines to explore the ambitions, institutions and people shaping its future.

  • What can we learn from Korea?
  • Which ideas can we bring home?
  • What could we build together?

02 / The journey

Three cities. A different perspective in each.

01

Seoul

The engine: national ambition, industrial giants, startups and venture capital.

02

Busan

The next frontier: maritime life, local business, coastal culture and urban innovation.

03

Sejong

The experiment: government institutions and the ambition of a new smart city.

Two engineers in white hard hats reviewing a tablet among wrapped industrial robot arms in a factory
Industry, up close

The six-day programme

Day 1
Seoul

Hello, Korea

An introduction to Korean history and society, a university conversation, a guided museum visit and a planned exploration of the DMZ.

Day 2
Seoul

Big money, big ambition

Explore the influence of the chaebol, with planned visits to major conglomerates and a conversation with a bank or investment fund.

Day 3
Seoul

The next generation

Innovation clusters, startup hubs and conversations with venture investors about Korea’s emerging businesses and investment philosophy.

Day 4
Busan

The other Korea

Travel to the coast, discover the port city and its food culture, and meet the local business community. Overnight in Busan.

Day 5
Sejong

The city of the future

Explore government institutions and the Sejong Smart City project, with a proposed dinner with its leadership. Return to Seoul.

Day 6
Seoul

The city, at your own pace

A free day for street food, neighbourhood discoveries or optional Korean beauty experiences, followed by a final group dinner.

Planned encounters and visits are subject to confirmation. Exact travel dates will be confirmed by Gambit.

03 / Beyond the boardroom

A country to experience, not just study.

Korean cuisine, contemporary art, local traditions and time to explore. An intimate international group of curious business leaders and decision-makers, with space for meaningful conversations away from conference halls.

Cherry blossom branches over a calm lake, a modern tower behind

Join the expedition

A small group. An exceptional journey.

Discuss the programme and participation with the Gambit team.

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Contact Gambit for current pricing and availability.

Hotels, transfers, food and experiences included. Flights are not included.

Late June 2027 · 6 full days