Inaugural Assembly of the U.S.-Republic of Korea Business Travel and Visa Working Group

The inaugural assembly of the bilateral U.S.-Republic of Korea Business Travel and Visa Working Group convened in Washington on September 30. Co-chaired by Senior Bureau Official for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kevin Kim and Ambassador and Government Representative for Korean Nationals Overseas Protection and Consular Affairs Jung Kihong, the session underscored the significance of bilateral cooperation in advancing shared targets associated to funding. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau delivered opening remarks, highlighting the Republic of Korea (ROK) as one of many main traders within the United States. He reaffirmed the United States’ dedication to welcome and encourage overseas funding, notably from the ROK, and emphasised the vital function of expert personnel in guaranteeing the success of those investments. Representatives from throughout the U.S. Government participated within the assembly, reflecting a broad dedication to this initiative.

The United States strongly helps funding that drives American reindustrialization, strengthens the U.S.-ROK Alliance, and enhances shared prosperity. The U.S. Government is working carefully with its Korean allies to advance the U.S.-ROK commerce and funding partnership, together with by processing acceptable visas for certified ROK guests to proceed investing in America, in compliance with U.S. legal guidelines.