By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) hosted the official visit of Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy to Korea on March 25-26. During this pivotal visit, Governor Dunleavy and his delegation engaged with key Korean government officials, senior leaders of AMCHAM member companies to strengthen commercial and strategic partnerships between the United States and Korea.
As the leading advocate of the U.S. business community in Korea, AMCHAM has arranged high-level meetings with influential stakeholders, including Charge d’Affaires Joseph Y. Yun of the U.S. Embassy, Acting President Han Duck-soo, MOTIE (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy) Minister Ahn Duk-geun, and senior executives from leading Korean conglomerates such as SK Group, POSCO International, Hanwha Group, and SeAH Steel.
Governor Dunleavy’s visit comes at a critical moment, as the importance of U.S.-Korea economic cooperation continues to grow. Accompanying the Governor are representatives from Glenfarne Group, the majority owner and lead developer of the Alaska LNG project, and the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC), who will engage in high-level discussions to explore new opportunities for strengthening energy collaboration between the two countries.
The delegation also met with Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon and KOGAS (Korea Gas Corporataion) CEO & President Choi Yeon-hye.
The delegation’s engagement also aligns with AMCHAM’s “Buy America” campaign, which emphasizes the importance of U.S. products and services in strengthening economic resilience and expanding bilateral trade.
