2022.02.28
AMCHAM Applauds Ministry of SMEs and Startups and Google Play Partnership “ChangGoo Program”
as Exemplary Case of Excellent Cooperation Between the U.S. and Korea
- Role model for cooperation between U.S. and Korean companies via contributing to the growth and overseas expansion of Korean mobile startups -
February 28, 2022 – This afternoon, the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM; Chairman and CEO James Kim) delivered a congratulatory plaque at the Ministry of SMEs and Startups-Google Play: ChangGoo Program-Phase 4 Program launch ceremony to applaud this exemplary case of excellent cooperation between the U.S. and Korea.
Held at the Google Startup Campus, this event was attended by representatives of AMCHAM, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Google Korea, Growing Seeds and Silverlake Investment to celebrate the launch of the ChangGoo Program-Phase 4 Program. Derived from the “Chang” of the MSS’s “Chang-up” startup support program and “Goo” from Google Play’s program to support the overseas expansion of app and game developer startups, the “ChangGoo” program marks its fourth anniversary this year as a “Scale-Up” program that helps domestic startups accelerate their growth beyond start-ups.
James Kim, Chairman and CEO of AMCHAM, emphasized the importance of partnership between Korean SMEs and global companies. “Since its launch in 2019, the ‘ChangGoo’ Program has greatly contributed to the growth and overseas expansion of Korean mobile startups through the close cooperation between Korean startups, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and Google Korea.” He added, “American companies have long valued Korea's innovative partnership with SMEs. The strong network of customers, customers, and suppliers owned by small and medium-sized companies is the core of business success in Korea. American companies have helped Korean SMEs thrive and contributed to the economic growth of Korea by providing investment, innovation, and jobs.” He continued, “One of AMCHAM’s key missions is to help U.S. and Korean SMEs expand into each market. In addition to actively supporting the growth and active investment activities of SMEs in Korea and the U.S., AMCHAM will work closely with member companies and the governments of both countries.”
KyoungHoon Harrison Kim, Country Director of Google Korea, said, “Starting with the humble idea of helping innovative startups in 2019, the ‘ChangGoo’ Program has developed over the years to become the model accelerator program in Korea. Like the name ‘ChanGoo,’ we will create a bigger stage for Korean startups and develop a genuine support program that sets the stage for a leap forward.” He added, “We pledge to continue to cooperate with the Korean government, including the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and Changjinwon, to further develop the Korean start-up ecosystem.”
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