American Chamber of Commerce in Korea
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DATE & TIME
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
1:30 pm - 5:00 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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TOPIC
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Korean Companies in America: Driving Growth, Innovation, and Investment in the United States
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DESCRIPTION
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The seminar will convene senior government officials, business leaders, investors, and economic development representatives from both Korea and the United States to discuss the next chapter of the U.S.-Korea economic partnership.
Special emphasis will be placed on Korean success stories in America, including companies operating in healthcare, beauty, food, technology, and advanced manufacturing sectors. The event will also provide practical guidance to Korean companies interested in entering or expanding within the U.S. market through sessions led by the U.S. Embassy, SelectUSA, state governments, and industry experts.
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1:30pm - 2:00pm
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Registration & Networking
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2:00pm - 2:05pm
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James Kim
Chairman & CEO
AMCHAM Korea
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2:05pm - 2:10pm
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Jeongil Kim
Executive Vice Chairman
Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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2:10pm - 2:15pm
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H.E. Cho Junghun
Member of the 22nd National Assembly
& Vice Chair of Korea-U.S. Parliamentary Union
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2:15pm - 2:20pm
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Congratulatory Remarks II
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The Hon. Michelle Steel
U.S. Ambassador to Korea
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2:20pm - 2:30pm
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Special Remarks: Strengthening the U.S.-Korea Economic Partnership
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The Hon. Todd Young [Virtual Remarks]
United States Senator for Indiana
Co-Chair, U.S. Senate Korea Caucus
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The Hon. Andy Kim [Virtual Remarks]
United States Senator for New Jersey
Member, U.S. Senate Korea Caucus
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2:30pm - 2:45pm
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Special Keynote: The Future of the U.S.-Korea Strategic Investment Partnership
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Jongwon Park
President & CEO
Korea-U.S. Strategic Investment Corporation (KUIC)
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2:45pm - 2:50pm
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SelectUSA Spotlight: Investing in America
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Kelly Coldiron [Virtual Remarks]
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia & Acting Executive Director
SelectUSA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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2:50pm - 2:55pm
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AMCHAM-San Francisco Partnership Spotlight
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Daniel Lurie [Virtual Remarks]
Mayor of San Francisco
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Session I: Expanding in America - Perspectives from Korean Business Leaders
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2:55pm - 3:35pm
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Executive Panel Discussion
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Moderator
Eunha Clare Kim
Executive Director, Government Affairs
AMCHAM Korea
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Hando Choi
EVP and Head of Global Business
Paris Croissant SPC
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Mi Seob Kim
CEO / Vice Chairman
Mirae Asset Securities
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Changho Yu
VP / Chief Strategy Officer
SK Biopharmaceuticals
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3:35pm - 3:50pm
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Networking Break & Investment Exhibition
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Session II: Expanding into the U.S. - A Practical Playbook for Korean Companies
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3:50pm - 4:55pm
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Presentation 1. Entering the U.S. Market, from Start to Finish: Corporate Visa Strategies
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Yoo Joo Jung
U.S. Attorney
Daeyang Immigration Law Group
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4:05pm - 4:20pm
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Presentation 2. Navigating U.S. Expansion: Newmark, Your Global Real Estate Partner
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John Pritchard
Managing Director
Newmark Korea
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4:20pm - 4:35pm
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Presentation 3. Global Financial Solutions for U.S. Expansion
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Yuna Kwon
Country Lead
Airwallex
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4:35pm - 4:50pm
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Presentation 4: HR Strategies for K-Enterprises Expanding into the U.S.
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Jaewon Seo
Managing Director
HRCap
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4:50pm - 5:00pm
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Lucky Draw & Closing Remarks
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RSVP BY
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Monday, September 28, 2026
* Registration must be completed in advance.
* Free cancelations will be accepted only until September 28 (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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