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  • AMCHAM - National Assembly Policy Seminar: The Future of U.S.-ROK Defense Industrial Cooperation
  • American Chamber of Commerce in Korea
    DATE & TIME
    Wednesday, September 9, 2026
    2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    VENUE
    National Assembly Member's Office Building / Small Conference Room 1 (국회의원회관 제1소회의실)
    TOPIC
    The Future of U.S.-ROK Defense Industrial Cooperation
    DESCRIPTION
    In light of evolving geopolitical dynamics and growing U.S.-Korea industrial cooperation in shipbuilding, defense co-production, co-development, and co-sustainment, AMCHAM – in partnership with the Office of Assemblyman Yoo Yong Weon – will host the 2026 AMCHAM Policy Seminar: The Future of U.S.-ROK Defense Industrial Cooperation at the National Assembly. This session will bring together senior government officials, industry leaders, and subject-matter experts to discuss opportunities, challenges, and strategies for strengthening U.S.-ROK defense and industrial cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
    COST
    Free

    * If you are unable to access the registration link (Google Form), please contact the AMCHAM Government Affairs Team at governmentaffairs@amchamkorea.org for assistance.
     
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    Event Timetable
    14:00 – 14:30 Registration & Networking
    14:30 – 14:34
    Opening Remarks
    The Hon. Yu Yong Weon

    Member
    22nd National Assembly
    14:34 – 14:38
    Welcome Remarks
    James Kim

    Chairman & CEO
    AMCHAM
    14:38 – 14:41
    Congratulatory Remarks I
    The Hon. Jeong Jeom Sig

    Member, 22nd National Assembly
    Floor Leader, People Power Party
    14:41 – 14:44
    Congratulatory Remarks II
    The Hon. Lim Lee Ja

    Member, 22nd National Assembly
    Policy Committee Chair, People Power Party
    14:44 – 14:47
    Congratulatory Remarks III
    The Hon. Jin Sung Joon (TBC)

    Member, 22nd National Assembly
    Chairperson, National Defense Committee, 22nd National Assembly
    14:47 – 14:50
    Congratulatory Remarks IV
    The Hon. Han Dong Hoon

    Member, 22nd National Assembly
    Independent
    14:50 – 15:10
    Keynote Presentation: The Next Chapter of ROK-U.S. Defense Cooperation
    Kim Il-dong

    Vice Minister
    Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)
    15:10 – 15:30
    Industry Presentation I: Powering the Next Chapter of Korea’s Aerospace Industry
    Youngje Kim

    General Manager, Asia Pacific, Defense & Systems, GE Aerospace
    President, GE Aerospace Korea
    15:30 – 15:50
    Industry Presentation II: Building Strategic Advantage Through Defense Industrial Cooperation
    Wonik Lee

    Country Executive Korea
    Lockheed Martin
    Dylan Landis

    Business Development Principal
    Sikorsky
    15:50– 16:00 Coffee Break
    16:00 – 16:40
    Fireside Chat: Elevating the Alliance: Bridging Policy, Legislation, and Industry to Advance a Strategic U.S.-ROK Defense Partnership
    Moderator
    Eunha Clare Kim

    Executive Director of Government Affairs
    AMCHAM Korea
    CAPT. Suoek Lee

    Director for North America Cooperation
    Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)
    Dr. Sang Yong Yun

    Professor, Department of Military Science
    Seokyeong University
    Youngje Kim

    General Manager, Asia Pacific, Defense & Systems, GE Aerospace
    President, GE Aerospace Korea
    Wonik Lee

    Country Executive Korea
    Lockheed Martin
    Youngho Lee

    Vice President, Head of Defense Business Development, Aerospace Division
    Korean Air
    16:40 Closing & Networking
    RSVP BY Tuesday, September 8, 2026
    * Registration must be completed in advance.
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