AMCHAM Delegation Heads to U.S. for First Korea-U.S. Private Sector Cooperation Since Government Inauguration

'Washington Doorknock' Begins on June 10
Executives from Global Companies Including Amazon and Coupang Join
Plans to Deliver Messages on Expanding Cooperation and Improving Investment

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) will embark on its first visit to the United States since the inauguration of the new government. Together with executives from global companies operating in Korea, AMCHAM plans to deliver messages aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries.

On June 9, AMCHAM announced that it will hold its annual "2025 Washington Doorknock" program in Washington, D.C., from June 10 to 12 (local time). This visit marks the first U.S. trip by a private economic delegation since the launch of new governments in both Korea and the United States. It is expected to serve as a significant opportunity to explore new directions for bilateral economic cooperation amid the changing global economic environment.

The AMCHAM Washington Doorknock is a flagship annual private economic diplomacy program, providing a platform for global companies operating in Korea to meet directly with key U.S. government officials. Participants share industry-specific issues and discuss economic cooperation agendas between the two countries.

The AMCHAM delegation is scheduled to hold consecutive meetings with key officials from the Trump administration, including the White House, the State Department, and Congress. They will engage in broad discussions on topics such as expanding cooperation in advanced strategic industries like semiconductors and AI (artificial intelligence), stabilizing supply chains, and improving the trade and investment environment. AMCHAM aims to lay a practical foundation for cooperation by conveying the private sector’s perspectives at a time when both countries are formulating new economic policy directions.

James Kim, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM), is speaking at the AMCHAM meeting held on the 19th of last month at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim

This year’s AMCHAM delegation consists of around 20 senior executives from major global companies actively operating in Korea, including Amazon Web Services, Bloom Energy, Corning, Coupang, Google, Hyundai Motor Group, Kim & Chang law firm, LG CNS, Lockheed Martin, POSCO Group, and Samil PwC. Leaders representing a wide range of industries?advanced manufacturing, digital technology, energy, mobility, healthcare, defense, and finance?will participate to deliver a joint message aimed at strengthening practical and sustainable economic cooperation between the two countries.

James Kim, chairman and CEO of AMCHAM, stated, "This year's Doorknock is taking place at a very important time, as Korea and the United States are poised to usher in a new phase of economic cooperation, making its significance all the more special." He added, "In particular, this visit?taking place immediately after the launch of Korea’s new government?provides a highly timely opportunity to directly communicate the positions of American companies in Korea to U.S. policymakers." He continued, "As cooperation between the two countries continues to expand, especially in strategic industries such as semiconductors and AI, the role of the private sector is more important than ever. AMCHAM will continue to work closely with both governments to build a sustainable public-private partnership."

In anticipation of the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit to be held in Gyeongju this October, AMCHAM plans to use this Doorknock to urge active participation from the U.S. government and emphasize the need for regulatory harmonization and expanded economic cooperation within the Asia-Pacific region.

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