Choi Tae-won Meets US Lawmakers, Requests "Bipartisan Support" for Korean Companies

"Contributing to the Development of Both Countries in Semiconductors, Energy, AI, and More"

Choi Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, met with a delegation of U.S. senators visiting Korea and requested bipartisan support for Korean companies.

On the 3rd, Choi met with seven U.S. senators, including Senator Bill Hagerty, at the Seorin Building in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and exchanged broad opinions on ways to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries, SK Group announced on the 4th.

Chairman Chey Tae-won of SK Group (fifth from the left in the photo) is taking a commemorative photo with a delegation of U.S. senators, including Senator Bill Hagerty (fourth from the left), at the Seorin Building in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 3rd. (Provided by SK)

Choi expressed his gratitude for the U.S. Senate delegation’s continuous visits to Korea and their contribution to strengthening the friendship between the two countries. He said, "This is the second time we are welcoming a Senate delegation following last year," and added, "I am grateful for the great interest shown in SK and Korean companies’ activities." Last October, Choi also met with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other senators to discuss economic cooperation measures.

Choi then introduced SK Group’s key businesses such as semiconductors and energy, emphasizing SK’s comprehensive contribution to the development of both countries. He stated, "SK Group is building a semiconductor ecosystem in both Korea and the U.S.," adding, "Through this, we can also contribute to strengthening AI leadership in both countries."

He further emphasized, "SK’s energy business is also growing on a global scale, and the energy sector, including batteries, is very important not only economically but also from a security perspective."

The U.S. senators also expressed their hope for continued cooperation between the two countries in various fields. They said, "The relationship between the two countries has built strong trust across all areas, including the Korea-U.S. alliance," and "The role of Korean companies, including SK, is increasingly significant in the development of both countries."

They added, "This movement will greatly contribute not only to the joint development of Korea and the U.S. but also to the trilateral cooperation among Korea, the U.S., and Japan, as well as global prosperity," and emphasized, "We will continue to support SK’s activities going forward."

Chairman Chey Tae-won of SK Group (center right in the photo) is discussing economic cooperation measures with a delegation of U.S. senators at the Seorin Building in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 3rd. (Provided by SK)

The senators visiting Korea this time represent both the Republican and Democratic parties. The Republican senators are Bill Hagerty (Tennessee), John Thune (South Dakota), Dan Sullivan (Alaska), Katie Britt (Alabama), and Eric Schmitt (Missouri). The Democratic senators visiting Korea are Chris Coons (Delaware) and Gary Peters (Michigan).

Meanwhile, Chairman Choi continues to engage with influential figures in global politics and business to promote economic cooperation. The Choi Jong-hyun Academic Foundation, chaired by Choi, has been hosting the 'TPD (Trans-Pacific Dialogue)' annually in the U.S. since 2021, where current and former high-ranking officials from Korea, the U.S., and Japan, along with world-renowned scholars, think tanks, and business leaders, discuss international issues and seek solutions for cooperation.

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