Seoul: The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) on Tuesday hosted a business forum in Seoul, emphasizing the need for stronger regulatory alignment and policy predictability as South Korea navigates the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven era. This event marked the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and was themed "Powering Korea's Next Growth Engine: Building an AI-Driven Economy."
According to Yonhap News Agency, AMCHAM Chairman James Kim highlighted Korea's potential to become a leading regional headquarters hub for global companies. He pointed out that AI and advanced industries will be central to Korea's next phase of growth and stressed the importance of aligning regulatory practices with global standards to enhance policy predictability.
Kim expressed AMCHAM's readiness to collaborate with the Korean government to address regulatory gaps and support the development of a transparent, predictable, and globally aligned business environment. The seminar served as a platform to explore how Korea's regulatory framework, investment climate, and market access conditions can evolve to foster a globally competitive and reliable AI ecosystem.
The event featured remarks from senior Korean and U.S. government representatives, including Rep. Kim Young-bae and James Heller, charge d'affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul.