Introduction
The Association of American State Offices in Korea (ASOK) was established on the 21st November 1989 to promote the common interests of US state offices located in Korea.
The objectives for which ASOK is established are as follows
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To promote a positive image of the State Offices. |
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To promote cooperation between state offices in areas of mutual interests that include : |
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To collect, evaluate and disseminate information of common interest to states. |
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To associate and cooperate with other organizations sharing mutual interests. |
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To do any and all other things incidental or related to the attainment of the above objects. |
ASOK maintains the secretariat which has the responsibility to develop the above objectives, and make efforts to accomplish the ASOK goals and objectives in cooperation with the US Embassy, the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea and the concerned Korean Government agencies
BOARD MEMBERS| Chair | Mr. Young Ho Seo |
| Board Member | Young Ho Seo |
| Board Member | Ken Yang |
| Board Member | Hyun-Sook Kim |
| Board Member | Peter Underwood |
| Mr. J Gregory Briscoe, Minister Counselor, Commercial Affairs, U.S. Embassy |
On May 13, ASOK visited the North Gyeongsang Province to visit the governor. ASOK met with personnel from the Gyeongsangdo Investment Promotion office and Division of Foreign Affairs and Trade. ASOK members visited several Korean companies based in North Gyeongsang Province to seek future investment opportunities.
On July 8, 2020, ASOK held the 1st Post-Corona-era U.S. state online investment webinar and counseling session in collaboration with the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).
For the first time since the COVID-19 crisis, beginning with ASOK Chairman Cho Seok-soon's greeting, the commercial section of US Embassy to Korea and the representatives of Mississippi, Alkansa, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin introduced each of states' investment environments, specialized industries and new information to companies hoping to enter the U.S.
This information can be viewed at all times through the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry website (www.kcci.or.k.) - Economic data - and online seminars.
http://www.korcham.net/nCham/Service/Economy/appl/OnlineSeminarList.asp
Networking Dinner Reception on June 24, 2020 at Cheongrium in Gapyung, Korea for US Embassy Commercial Minister and ASOK.
ASOK had its 30th Anniversary Luncheon inviting US Ambassador to Korea, Harry Herries and Korea Government and Industrial leaders on Jan. 15, 2020 at the Coex Intercontinental Hotel.
Mr. SS Cho, Chairman of ASOK presented the Certificate of Appreciation to US Ambassador to Korea, Harry Herris.
Presented to : Doug Jacobson,Commercial Officer / Mitch Larsen,Counselor for Commercial Affairs
Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between ASOK and KoreaBIO
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On January 12, 2017, U.S. Ambassador to Korea Mark Lippert received an appreciation plaque from the Association of American State Offices in Korea (Chair, Hyun-Sook Kim) for his persistent/successful efforts to create business opportunities between the United States and Korea. ASOK is the only U.S. State-level organization in Korea, consisting of seventeen U.S. State government offices.
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Following eight US States participated at the March 30 SelectUSA Korea Biopharma event.
ASOK New Year Luncheon 2016 ASOK members and attendees with ( US Embassy Commercial Section and nongmugwa , Korea International Trade Association, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry , MOTIE, MOFA, KOTRA, Bio Association, an honorary member of ASOK ) .
New Year 2014 ASOK member states and attendees with ( US Embassy Commercial Section and nongmugwa , Korea International Trade Association, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry , Importers Association , Small Business Corporation , Bio Association, an honorary member of ASOK ) .
The Association of American State Offices in Korea (ASOK), through its collective membership activities, provides its individual members with unparalleled networking and promotional opportunities in Korea; opportunities simply not accessible by any one organization operating alone.
ASOK’s principle goal is to enhance the efforts of our individual members by collectively working with other major associations in Korea. The ASOKSecretariat works on a number of specific initiatives. To further promote its members, ASOK publishes an annual membership directory in Korean.
The ASOK Secretariat distributes the ASOK Membership Directory free of charge to major multiplier associations including regional Chambers, regional KITA (Korea International Trade Association) Offices, U.S. Foreign Commercial Service Offices and others throughout Korea. The directory is also freely passed out to all interested business representatives at events in which ASOK participate. An online version of the directory may be seen in the “Membership List” section of our homepage.
ASOK also participates at numerous trade shows in Korea and annual roundtable seminars and discussions with major associations and industrial organizations. ASOK also holds a joint investment seminar regularly, twice a year, in coordination with the Korea International Trade Association and the Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
ASOK Membership benefits :
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Inclusion in the annual ASOK Membership Directory |
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Inclusion in the ASOK Homepage (with a link to your homepage) |
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Ongoing updates on all ASOK activities (via email) |
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The option to participate in ASOK trade and investment promotional events |
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The option to participate in ASOK bimonthly meetings and special events |
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The option to participate in the ASOK annual conference with Korean multiplier associations |