AMCHAM 2025 APEC Special: Doing Business in Korea Seminar
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DATE & TIME
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
8:30am - 1:00pm
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VENUE
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Studio 1+2+3 (6Fl.), Conrad Hotel Seoul
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TOPIC
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Shaping the Regulatory Environment for Sustainable Trade
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DESCRIPTION
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The 2025 APEC Summit presents a crucial opportunity for Korea to shape the future of economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. As the host for APEC for the first time in two decades, Korea has a unique platform to strengthen its position as a regional economic leader and promote initiatives focused on connectivity, innovation, and sustainability. In this context, AMCHAM will host its annual Doing Business in Korea Seminar with a special APEC focus. The seminar will address key areas of regulatory reform needed to create a transparent and predictable environment, encouraging AMCHAM members to invest in and export more to Korea.
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COST
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• Member Companies: KRW 143,000 per admission
• Non-Member Companies: KRW 198,000 per admission
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Event Timetable
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8:30am-9:00am
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Registration & Networking
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Program Opening
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9:00am- 9:05am
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Opening Remarks
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James Kim
Chairman & CEO
AMCHAM Korea
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9:05am – 9:10am
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Congratulatory Remarks I
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The Hon. Kim Woni
Vice Chair
Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs, and Startups Committee
National Assembly
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9:10am - 9:15am
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Congratulatory Remarks II
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The Hon. Cheong Inkyo
Minister for Trade
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
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9:15am - 9:20am
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Congratulatory Remarks III
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The Hon. Joy M. Sakurai
Deputy Chief of Mission
U.S. Embassy Seoul
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9:20am - 9:25am
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Congratulatory Remarks IV
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Park Iljun
Executive Vice Chairman
Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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9:25am- 9:45am
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Keynote Speech: Business Environment as a Driver of Bilateral Trade
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Ramzi Toubassy
President & CEO, AIG Korea
Member of AMCHAM Board of Directors
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9:45am - 10:00am
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Special Presentation: All Ways Incheon, Your Ultimate Destination
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Yun Won Sok
Commissioner
Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority
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Presentation
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10:00am - 10:15am
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Presentation I: Invested in Korea: Advancing Sustainability, Partnership, and Economic Resilience
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Sachin Satpute
Executive Vice President and President
Novelis Asia
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10:15am - 10:30am
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Presentation II: Corning, Leveraging Korea for a More Connected World
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Vaughn Hall
President
Corning Korea Region & Corning Precision Materials
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10:30am - 10:45am
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Presentation III: Investing in Innovation and Win-Win Growth
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Rob Porter
Chief Global Affairs Officer
Coupang
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10:45am - 11:00am
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Presentation Ⅳ: Connecting Asia: Korea as Delta’s Strategic Gateway for Regional Growth
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Athar Khan
Director, Global Sales
Delta Air Lines
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11:00am – 11:15am
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Coffee & Networking Break
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Panel Discussion
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11:15am-12:00pm
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Shaping the Regulatory Environment for Sustainable Trade
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Ji Eun Chung
Moderator
CEO & Founder
CODIT
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Sachin Satpute
Executive Vice President and President
Novelis Asia
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Vaughn Hall
President
Corning Korea Region & Corning Precision Materials
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Rob Porter
Chief Global Affairs Officer
Coupang
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SangHee Park
Director, Foreign Investment Policy Division
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
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12:00pm-1:00pm
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Closing Remarks & Lunch
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RSVP BY
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Friday, April 25, 2025
* Registration must be completed in advance.
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