The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) welcomed US Ambassador to Korea Michelle Steel for an executive breakfast roundtable at its Seoul office, marking Steel’s initial official interaction with the US business community in Korea since taking her position.
The intimate roundtable assembled a chosen group of top executives from prominent US firms across essential sectors in Korea. Steel spoke directly with business leaders in Korea and talked about priorities for ongoing collaboration between the US Embassy and AMCHAM.
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The conversation centered on significant opportunities and obstacles encountered by US businesses in Korea. Participants examined how ongoing involvement could enhance bilateral trade and investment while promoting a more competitive, stable, and globally harmonized business landscape.
The discussion also covered possible collaboration areas between the U.S. Embassy and AMCHAM, such as the Freedom 250 initiatives celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US.
“We are delighted to welcome Ambassador Steel for her first official meeting with the US business community in Korea,” says AMCHAM Chairman and CEO James Kim.
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“I have had the privilege of knowing Ambassador Steel for many years and was pleased to meet with her in the US Embassy during her first week in Korea. Her early engagement with business leaders sends a clear and encouraging message about the importance of American companies to the U.S.-Korea economic partnership.”
“Ambassador Steel brings a deep understanding of both countries and a strong commitment to advancing their shared interests,” he continued.
“During our recent meetings in Washington, we heard consistently about the tremendous respect she has earned and the strong relationships she has built across government and business. We are truly excited to work closely with Ambassador Steel and the entire US Embassy team. Building on our ongoing collaboration on Freedom 250 initiatives, AMCHAM looks forward to supporting American businesses, expanding bilateral trade and investment, and advancing our shared priorities.”
Ambassador Steel highlighted the crucial role that American firms have in enhancing the US-ROK economic collaboration and expressed her dedication to collaborating with AMCHAM to tackle issues confronting US enterprises, enhance the business climate, and discover new avenues to promote American prosperity.
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The roundtable reinforced the enduring collaboration between AMCHAM and the US Embassy in backing American companies and promoting bilateral trade relations. AMCHAM will remain a reliable platform for public-private discussions and collaborate closely with the embassy on key priorities influencing the US-Korea economic partnership.