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Amcham Korea launches AI Leadership Council with Apple, OpenAI, Qualcomm and Tesla

The body, led by global tech heavyweights, will focus on AI policy, regulation and public-private partnership.

2026.7.2

The exterior of Samsung Electronics' headquarters in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on March 18 [NEWS1]

Amcham warns Samsung strike could undermine Korea's long-term competitiveness

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea warned Monday that a strike at Samsung Electronics would disrupt global semiconductor supply chains and undermine Korea's long-term investment competitiveness.

2026.5.11

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Finance chief targets boosted growth through capital market reforms

Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Tuesday the government aims to further develop the capital market for economic growth, emphasizing ongoing reform efforts to advance the country's financial and foreign exchange markets.

2026.4.28

Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, left, and James Kim, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea take a photo after their dialogue on elevating Korea’s standing as a global financial hub at the Seoul government complex in central Seoul on April 28. [AMCHAM KOREA]

Amcham, Finance Ministry explore policies to elevate Korea as financial hub

James Kim, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, met with Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol to explore strategic policy directions to elevate Korea’s standing as a global financial hub and a premier regional headquarters destination.

2026.4.28

A graphic illustration of the so-called yellow envelope law, which limits companies from claiming damages from workers who go on strike. [JOONGANG PHOTO]

Korea's appeal as Asia-Pacific business hub weakening due to labor policies, regulations: Survey

Korea’s appeal as a base for Asia-Pacific operations is weakening, with global companies increasingly pointing to labor policies and regulatory constraints as key risks, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Amcham).

2026.4.15

James Kim, the Chairman and CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Amcham), talks during an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily at its headquarters in Yeouido, western Seoul on March 19, 2024. [PARK SANG-MOON]

Amcham calls for IT rules reforms to enhance global financial competitiveness

Amcham has urged reforms in Korea's IT network separation rules and real-name verification to boost the country's global financial competitiveness.

2026.3.25

James Kim, chairman of American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Amcham), left, and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo poses for a photo at a luncheon hosted by the organization to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation between Korea and the United States. The event was held at Grand Hyatt Seoul hotel in central Seoul on Feb. 12. [YONHAP]

Trade minister urges swift passage of critical investment bill

Korea's Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo on Thursday stressed the need for the swift passage of a pending trade and investment bill to de-risk U.S. tariff hikes.

2026.2.12

President Lee Jae Myung, center, takes questions during a roundtable with foreign-invested companies at the Blue House in central Seoul on Jan. 28. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Lee pledges market transparency in meeting with heads of foreign firms

President Lee Jae Myung stressed plans to increase market transparency and alleviate geopolitical risks so that Korea can become a top investment destination in a meeting with executives of foreign companies investing in the country on Wednesday.

2026.1.28

National Tax Service Commissioner Lim Kwang-hyun speaks at a business roundtable hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Amcham) at the International Finance Center (IFC) Seoul building in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Nov. 28. [AMCHAM]

Korea to delay tax audits for foreign firms boosting investments

Korea will postpone regular tax audits for foreign companies that boost their investment in the country for up to two years, NTS Commissioner Lim Kwang-hyun said as he unveiled a new package of tax support measures at a business roundtable on Friday.

2025.11.28

James Kim, chairman and CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Amcham), delivers opening remarks at the ″Doing Business in the U.S. Seminar 2025,″ co-hosted by Amcham and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), at the KCCI building in Jung District, central Seoul, on Nov. 21. [AMCHAM]

Tariff deal, changing dynamics highlighted in Amcham-KCCI 'Doing Business in the U.S.' seminar

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Amcham), together with the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), hosted their annual “Doing Business in America” seminar on Thursday.

2025.11.21