AMCHAM welcomes membership applications from all companies and individuals with business interests in Korea. Our membership currently includes Korean and European companies as well as U.S. firms. Before applying for membership, please determine which type of membership is most appropriate from the list below.

In addition to obtaining all the regular AMCHAM member services, Corporate Special Partners are entitled to exclusive services and outstanding marketing opportunities, such as priority seating at VIP tables at General Membership Meetings and complimentary advertisements on the AMCHAM website, Membership Directory, Journal and Corporate Partner Membership banners at AMCHAM General Membership Meetings as well as many other services. More information on AMCHAM 'Corporate Special Partnership' >>

Honorary Members are entitled to all membership privileges, except the right to hold office and vote, and they are exempt from the payment of entrance fees and membership dues. Such membership will cease on departure of the member from Korea unless continued through a resolution of the Board.

Company Membership is available to the following legal entities, partnerships, associations and sole proprietorships which are established in, or have a relationship with Korea, and who are either:

American owned or controlled firms
Other companies whose principal business activity is, in the opinion of the Chamber, representing American firms organized and existing under the laws of the United States or its possessions.

More than 65 percent of Company Memberships in AMCHAM Korea must be American owned or controlled firms.

Companies or organizations which do not qualify for Company Membership under the terms above, but whose membership, in the opinion of the Chamber, would be mutually beneficial, can be Special Company Members. Such members receive all rights and privileges of Company Members except the right to hold office or vote. Annual dues are the same as for Company Members, but the initial fee is waived.

Any United States citizen residing in Korea who is or has been engaged as an individual in business or a profession can qualify to apply for Individual Membership. However, a U.S. citizen employed by a firm eligible for membership may not apply for Individual Membership.

Any individual whose firm has a Company, Special Company or Special Membership is qualified to apply for a Company Associate Membership.

Any United States citizen or organization engaged in charitable, educational, government, cultural, fraternal or religious activities which are non-profit, is qualified to apply for Special Membership.

Legal entities, associates, sole proprietorships, or individuals who would otherwise be qualified for COMPANY memberships or INDIVIDUAL memberships but are not resident in Korea may be qualified as determined by the Executive Committee to apply for a NON-RESIDENT membership.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL members shall be business people whose companies elect not to join but are interested in participating in Chamber activities. This category of membership is not eligible for voting rights, holding office or using the AMCHAM Visa Referral Program.

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