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AMCHAM Sends Top Executives to Washington to Strengthen U.S.-South Korea Economic Ties

Following the inauguration of President Lee Jae-myung, delegates will press for stronger U.S. backing of Korean investments, AI collaboration, semiconductor partnerships, fairer trade terms

In this file photo, President Lee Jae-myung (L), then leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, speaks during a meeting with James Kim, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, at the National Assembly in Seoul on Dec. 16, 2024. (Yonhap)
In this Dec. 16, 2024, file photo, Lee Jae-myung (L), leader of the Democratic Party, shakes hands with James Kim, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, at a meeting held at the National Assembly in Seoul. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea is leading the delegation under chairman and CEO James Kim
  • Twenty senior executives from Amazon Web Services, Corning, Hyundai Motor Group and POSCO Holdings will participate
  • Meetings are scheduled in Washington from June 10 to 12 with administration and congressional officials
  • Delegates aim to expand strategic cooperation in artificial intelligence and semiconductor development
  • The group will advocate for enhanced U.S. support for Korean investment, reduced trade imbalances and improved operating conditions in South Korea