The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AmCham Korea) has launched a new program called "K-Doorknock" to help Korean companies expand into the US market.
AmCham Korea said it will run K-Doorknock for the first time alongside its flagship annual Washington Doorknock program, which takes place in Washington, D.C., from Monday through Thursday. The move expands AmCham Korea's role to include supporting Korean companies' US business growth, a development expected to broaden the scope of bilateral economic cooperation.
K-Doorknock extends AmCham Korea's Washington Doorknock — a government-engagement and policy consultation program — to Korean companies. The initiative is designed to give Korean firms expanding their US operations and investments access to American policymakers and key industry figures, enabling them to discuss policy and industry issues and explore partnership opportunities. The Washington Doorknock has served for years as a core platform linking the governments and business communities of the two countries.
The delegation is led by AmCham Korea President and CEO James Kim and includes executives from K-Doorknock participants Dunamu, Han River Asset Management, HKI America Inc., Hyundai Motor Group, LG Group and Soluem, as well as AmCham member company executives joining the traditional Washington Doorknock — Bayer, Corning, Kim & Chang, Novelis and Pfizer.
During the visit, the delegation is scheduled to meet senior officials from the White House, the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the Commerce Department, the Department of State and the National Security Council, as well as members of Congress, the US Chamber of Commerce, and leading think tanks and policy experts. Discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral economic cooperation across investment expansion, regulatory cooperation, innovation and supply chain issues.
"K-Doorknock is a program we created to more actively support Korean companies entering the US market, drawing on the networks and experience we have built over the years," Kim said. "Economic cooperation between the two countries is rapidly evolving — from trade-centered ties to two-way investment, innovation, advanced technology and supply chain collaboration. This will be the starting point for AmCham Korea's new role: supporting not only American companies investing in Korea, but also Korean companies expanding their US business."
He added that close communication between governments and businesses is essential to opening up new investment and cooperation opportunities. "AmCham Korea will continue to serve as a bridge connecting the governments and industries of both countries — conveying the voice of business and playing an active role in expanding practical cooperation and investment opportunities," he said.
Meanwhile, this year's Washington Doorknock is being held as part of AmCham Korea's "Freedom 250" campaign, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
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