AMCHAM reaffirms Korea-US ties at Trump’s inauguration

No Kyung-min, The Korea Herald - The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea said Tuesday that it has engaged in meaningful dialogue with key US figures during its visit to Washington for President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, reaffirming the enduring strength of the Korea-US alliance.

According to AMCHAM, a series of high-level meetings with U.S. policymakers, business leaders and think tanks centered on the importance of continued collaboration between the two nations in addressing global challenges such as supply chain resilience, technological innovation and economic security.

Key figures in the meetings included the new administration’s Cabinet members, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, as well as US Senators Todd Young and Tammy Duckworth.

“During my visit to Washington, I emphasized the importance of sustained US-Korea collaboration, particularly as Korea navigates a shifting political landscape," AMCHAM Chair and CEO James Kim said, adding that the visit served as a reflective moment for the strong ties that unite the two nations.

Kim’s participation in events as part of Trump's inauguration, including the make America great again victory rally, candlelight dinner and swearing-in ceremony, reinforced AmCham's role as a bridge connecting US and Korean stakeholders in upholding shared values and promoting mutual priorities.

Besides Korea’s contributions to global supply chain resilience, discussions also focused on Korea’s capacity to strengthen key sectors, including semiconductors, electric vehicles and clean energy solutions.

"I expressed confidence in Korea’s democratic and economic resilience and reaffirmed AMCHAM’s commitment to supporting the US-Korea alliance as Korea continues to establish itself as a key business hub in the Asia-Pacific region,” Kim continued.

He further expressed hope for working with the new administration to foster a thriving business environment that benefits both nations.

AMCHAM also held discussions with South Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Cho Hyun-dong, focusing on critical industries such as semiconductors and green energy, as well as with President and CEO John Hamre of the Center for Strategic and International Studies regarding geopolitical trends.

Source: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10411616?ref=naver