Many diplomats posted in Atlanta discover the city for the first time when it comes available as a possible posting. For Sangpyo Suh, arriving here in July constituted something of […]
Category: South Korea
Georgia Honored for Korean Investment Wave Credited With Bolstering Bilateral Ties
In accepting the Korea Society’s top bilateral award on behalf of Georgia Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp’s remarks were aptly bookended by the companies that have brought Korean projects to “all […]
Top Hyundai, Kia Seat Supplier to Invest $35M Along Interstate 16
Another Korean supplier for Hyundai and Kia with experience to the Southeast U.S. is settling along Georgia’s Interstate 16, investing $35 million and pledging to hire 300 in Metter. DAS […]
Korean Bakery Chain Plans Large Gainesville Factory to Support Ambitious U.S. Growth
The Korean company behind a fast-growing bakery chain with a French name is spending $47 million to build a Georgia baked goods factory supporting its U.S. franchise push. CJ Foodville […]
Hyundai, LG to Put $2B More Into Georgia Battery Joint Venture
Hyundai and LG Energy Solution are set to invest $2 billion more into in their joint venture battery plant near Savannah, creating 400 jobs above their initial pledge. The companies […]
Korean Auto Supplier to Invest $72M in Harris County
Another South Korean automotive supplier is deepening its roots in in Georgia as the Kia plant in West Point continues to expand. Daesol Ausys, based in Incheon just south […]
Georgia’s Record Year Driven by International Investment
A record year for Georgia’s business attraction efforts was led by international investment, which accounted for two-thirds of the $24 billion in capital pledged toward 426 projects in the state […]
Korean Manufacturer to Build Athens Decking Plant, Invest $15M
A Korean company making reinforced decking for concrete foundations is set to build a factor in Athens, investing $15 million and hiring 100 people. Founded in 1980 and based in […]
How Aprio Assists Japanese, Korean Investors in Georgia and Beyond
Ryan Ahn wasn’t born with an American name, but hanging out with cousins near expats from the U.S. military base in Seoul, he was unknowingly christened by neighborhood kids as they played sports together. From then […]
Kia to Invest $200M to Make First Electric SUV in Georgia
Kia will invest $200 million and create 200 about new jobs on a new assembly line to carry out its previously disclosed plan to build its first electric SUV in […]