The initiative will make its debut during AMCHAM's annual Washington Doorknock mission, which runs from July 13 to 16 and brings business leaders together with U.S. policymakers to discuss issues affecting the U.S.-Korea economic relationship.
K-Doorknock gives Korean companies investing in the United States a dedicated channel to engage directly with senior government officials, lawmakers and industry leaders as bilateral investment continues to grow.
Led by AMCHAM Chairman and CEO James Kim, the delegation includes senior executives from Dunamu, Hangang Asset Management, HKI America Inc, Hyundai Motor Group, LG Group, and SoluM. Representatives from Bayer, Corning, Kim & Chang, Novelis and Pfizer are also joining the delegation.
During the four-day visit, the delegation is scheduled to meet officials from the White House, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Commerce, the Department of State and the National Security Council (NSC), as well as bipartisan members of Congress, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, leading think tanks and policy experts.
The visit comes amid evolving trade and regulatory issues, including a proposed 12.5 percent U.S. tariff on imports from South Korea under a Section 301 investigation into forced-labor import restrictions and broader discussions over the regulatory environment for companies operating in both markets.
The chamber said the meetings will focus on strengthening bilateral investment, advancing regulatory cooperation, promoting innovation and deepening economic cooperation between the two countries.
"Washington Doorknock has long been one of AMCHAM's defining initiatives and an important platform for strengthening economic ties between Korea and the United States," Kim said.
"K-Doorknock represents the next evolution of that mission. As investment between our two countries continues to grow in both directions, AMCHAM is committed to supporting Korean companies expanding in the United States, just as we have long supported American companies doing business in Korea."
Kim said the bilateral relationship has evolved beyond trade and is increasingly driven by two-way investment, advanced technology, resilient supply chains and closer public-private cooperation.
"We look forward to engaging with our partners in Washington to advance practical solutions that strengthen competitiveness, encourage investment and create new opportunities for growth in both countries," he said.
This year’s mission is part of AMCHAM’s Freedom 250 initiative marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The chamber plans to issue a post-mission summary after the delegation returns, outlining key meetings, policy discussions and potential areas of cooperation.
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