American Chamber of Commerce in Korea
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DATE & TIME
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Thursday, November 20, 2025
1:30 pm – 5:15 pm
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VENUE
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Grand Hall (B2F), Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), 39, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul |
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DESCRIPTION
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As regulatory standards continue to tighten, it is crucial for companies expanding abroad to develop a comprehensive understanding of the evolving legal and compliance landscape to maintain their competitive edge. The 7th AMCHAM Doing Business in the U.S. Seminar 2025 explore best practices, legal considerations, and emerging trends that are vital for establishing or expanding a business in the U.S. Given the market uncertainty and ever-changing regulatory landscape, the Seminar will provide valuable guidelines and practical tips on how businesses should strategize entering the U.S. market. This event is open to anyone interested in doing business in the U.S.
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Event Timetable
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1:30pm - 2:00pm
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Registration & Networking
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Program Opening
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2:00pm – 2:15pm
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Opening Remarks
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James Kim
Chairman & CEO
AMCHAM Korea |
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Welcoming Remarks
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Dongmin Park
Executive Vice President
Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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Congratulatory Remarks
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James Heller
Deputy Chief of Mission
U.S. Embassy Seoul
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Session 1. 2026 U.S. Economic and Trade Outlook |
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2:15pm – 3:25pm
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2026 U.S. Economic and Trade Policy & Global Trade Environment Outlook
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Jong Duk Kim
Executive Director, International Trade, Investment and Economic Security
Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP)
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Shifting Market Entry Strategies in Response to Changing U.S. Trade Environment
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Seonhyung Kim
Director
Deloitte Anjin
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Overview of U.S. State Incentives for Korean Companies
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Hee-jung Shin
Chairperson
The Association of American State Offices in Korea (ASOK)
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3:25pm – 3:40pm
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Coffee & Networking Break
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Session 2. Corporate Mentoring Session |
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3:40pm - 5:10pm
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Presentation 1:
Starting Right: U.S. Visa Planning for Business Success
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Man Suk Jung
Attorney at Law / New York
Daeyang Immigration Law Group
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Presentation 2:
The Future of Korean Businesses: Opportunities and Strategies in Texas
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Youngho Jung
CEO, K-MidSouth Nexus
The 21st Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Houston
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Presentation 3: U.S. M&A Considerations
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Allen Hyungi Ryu
Partner
Lee & Ko LLC
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Presentation 4: Trump's Tariff Policy Response Strategies for U.S. Businesses
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Taejoo Kim
Partner, TP & Customs Service
KPMG Customs Corp.
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Presentation 5: Cross Boarder Banking
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Kyu S. Kim
Senior Executive Vice President
Chief Relationship Banking Officer
Bank of Hope
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Presentation 6: Soft Landing through Universities: A Gateway to Global Opportunity
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Sungyee Kim
Director of Operations
George Mason University Korea, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Session 3. Korea-U.S. Talent and Employment Cooperation
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5:10pm – 5:15pm
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U.S. Forces Korea Veterans Job Platform: Introduction & Utilization Strategy
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TBD
Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
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5:15pm
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Lucky Draw & Closing
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RSVP BY
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
* Registration must be completed in advance.
* Cancelations will be accepted only until November 18(12pm noon).
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50F, Three IFC, 10, Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
© American Chamber of Commerce in Korea. All Rights Reserved.
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