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FKI Sponsors Congressional Baseball Charity Game to Highlight $160 Billion in U.S. Investments

The federation aims to strengthen bilateral ties by showcasing corporate achievements ahead of tariff negotiations following Seoul’s government change.

This composite photo, provided by the Federation of Korean Industries, shows various activities at the U.S. Congressional Baseball Game for Charity in Washington on June 11, 2025, promoting South Korean business investments in America. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • On June 11 in Washington, the Federation of Korean Industries sponsored the U.S. Congressional Baseball Game for Charity to promote Korean corporate investment in America.
  • The FKI aired promotional videos during the game spotlighting achievements of Korean companies investing over US$160 billion since 2016.
  • Promotional content credited those investments with creating roughly 830,000 U.S. jobs over the past nine years.
  • FKI Chairman Ryu Jin highlighted South Korea’s competitiveness in key sectors such as shipbuilding and energy at the event’s official reception.
  • The federation plans to continue its U.S. outreach through local and social media to bolster economic ties as tariff talks advance after Seoul’s government transition.