ADMINISTRATION
The Administration Department manages AMCHAM's financial situation. They are responsible for AMCHAM's account management and provide various services for AMCHAM members such as VISA Referral Service and general administrative services at the reception desk.

[Contact] Boyoung Kim, AMCHAM Executive Director

MARKETING
The Marketing Department is the revenue generating engine of AMCHAM. The Marketing team is in charge of putting together all AMCHAM meetings/events. AMCHAM's main functions include meetings such as monthly General Membership Meetings (GMMs), industry specific Committee Meetings and annual industry seminars as well as social events throughout the year such as the Inaugural Ball , Labor Day Picnic , Namsan Fun Run , Golf Outings and Networking Nights.

[Contact] Hoyoung Kim or Hojin Chung , Marketing Supervisor

PUBLICATIONS
The website and publications department is responsible for the research, reporting, layout, photography and design for all AMCHAM publications, as well as the organization's website. AMCHAM publications include the Journal, an issues-oriented, quarterly magazine; Membership Directory; and various other publications on a project basis. Interns in this department are asked to attend all of AMCHAM's major events for story coverage as well as to research and present findings on current issues related to international business and trade.

[Contact] Kunwoo Yoo, Publications Supervisor

GOVERNMENT/PRESS RELATIONS
The Government/Press Relations Department is in charge of building the public image of AMCHAM and our member companies. It contains two separate divisions; Government and Press, both of which serve to further heighten AMCHAM's role as the bridge between the Korean and U.S. Governments and our member companies.

Government: The Department maintains a close relationship with the Korean and U.S. Governments by coordinating and participating in the various seminars and meetings with government and quazi-government organizations.

Press: By working closely with both the domestic and foreign Press Corps, the Department plays a fundamental role in promoting the Chamber's and our members' activities. Key functions include drafting press releases, distribution, monitoring articles and coordinating press/media interviews.

[Contact] Dongwon Kim, Government Affairs /Press Relations Manager

PARTNERS FOR THE FUTURE FOUNDATION
Partners for the Future Foundation, the charity arm of AMCHAM, administers various programs to support unemployed families in Korea. It provides scholarships for university students and medical expense for Korean youth from unemployed families and supports limited vocational training programs for the unemployed in dire financial need. It also organizes and carries out various fundraising and job-promotion events, such as the Jeffrey Jones Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament, CEO Servers' Night, Charity Concert and Job Fair. In organizing these events, interns are exposed to various functions, including marketing, event coordination, PR and administration.

[Contact] Sung Hee Hong, Senior Foundation Manager

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