American Chamber of Commerce in Korea
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DATE & TIME
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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VENUE
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National Assembly Member Office Building / Conference Room 1
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TOPIC
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The Future of U.S.-ROK Defense Industrial Cooperation
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DESCRIPTION
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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.
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COST
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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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14:00 – 14:30
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Registration & Networking
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14:30 – 14:34
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The Hon. Yu Yong Weon
Member
22nd National Assembly
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14:34 – 14:38
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James Kim
Chairman & CEO
AMCHAM
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14:38 – 14:41
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The Hon. Jeong Jeom Sig (TBC)
Member, 22nd National Assembly
Floor Leader, People Power Party
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14:41 – 14:44
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Congratulatory Remarks II
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The Hon. Lim Lee Ja (TBC)
Member, 22nd National Assembly
Policy Committee Chair, People Power Party
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14:44 – 14:47
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Congratulatory Remarks III
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The Hon. Jin Sung Joon (TBC)
Member, 22nd National Assembly
Chairperson, National Defense Committee, 22nd National Assembly
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14:47 – 14:50
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Congratulatory Remarks IV
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The Hon. Han Dong Hoon (TBC)
Member, 22nd National Assembly
Independent
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14:50 – 15:10
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Keynote Presentation: Vision 2030: The Future of U.S.- ROK Defense Industrial Cooperation
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Kim Il Dong
Vice Minister
Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)
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15:10 – 15:30
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Industry Presentation I: Powering the Next Chapter of Korea’s Aerospace Industry
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Youngje Kim
General Manager, Asia Pacific, Defense & Systems, GE Aerospace
President, GE Aerospace Korea
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15:30 – 15:50
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Industry Presentation II: Building Strategic Advantage Through Defense Industrial Cooperation
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Wonik Lee
Country Executive Korea
Lockheed Martin
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Dylan Landis
Business Development Principal
Sikorsky
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15:50– 16:00
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Coffee Break
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16:00 – 16:30
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Fireside Chat: Elevating the Alliance: Bridging Policy, Legislation, and Industry to Advance a Strategic U.S.-ROK Defense Partnership
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Moderator
Eunha Clare Kim
Executive Director of Government Affairs
AMCHAM Korea
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Cpt. Sueok Lee (TBC)
Director for North America Cooperation, International Cooperation Bureau
Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) |
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Dr. SangYong Yoon
Specially Appointed Professor, Department of Military Science
Seokyeong University
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Youngje Kim
General Manager, Asia Pacific, Defense & Systems, GE Aerospace
President, GE Aerospace Korea
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Wonik Lee
Country Executive Korea
Lockheed Martin
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HyeonCheol Cho
Managing VP, Head of Defense Business Department
Korean Air
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16:30
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Closing & Networking
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RSVP BY
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
* Registration must be completed in advance.
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50F, Three IFC, 10, Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
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