Ministry of Trade Industry and Resources

Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR, Minister JK Kim) met with representatives of member companies of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM Korea), including U.S.-invested companies, on February 12, 2026, to discuss the Korean government’s approach to maintaining a stable Korea–U.S. trade relationship and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Held at AMCHAM Korea’s invitation, the meeting featured a Q&A session between Trade Minister Yeo and James Kim, Chairman & CEO of AMCHAM Korea.

In his opening remarks, Trade Minister Yeo thanked U.S. companies for their continued investment, noting that U.S. investment in Korea reached a record high in 2025. He stated, “The Korean government will faithfully implement the Korea–U.S. tariff agreement and share key updates with the U.S. government and businesses to maintain a stable bilateral trade environment and strengthen economic cooperation.”

Chairman Kim said, “AMCHAM fully supports the Korean government’s efforts and will continue to coordinate closely with the government so that companies in both countries can operate in a stable and future-oriented environment.”

In the Q&A session, the discussion focused on the Korean government’s policy direction in response to recent changes in the trade environment, efforts to strengthen Korea–U.S. investment cooperation, and measures to improve the foreign direct investment climate. The Korean government reiterated its commitment to gather views from foreign-invested companies and other stakeholders throughout the rollout of related policies.

In 2026, MOTIR will continue to foster a predictable investment environment for foreign investors and maintain close communication with the United States to ensure stable Korea–U.S. trade relations.