• The Association of
    American State Offices in Korea

  • The Association of
    American State Offices in Korea

  • The Association of
    American State Offices in Korea

ABOUT US

ASOK, the first step towards a successful journey into the US.

The Association of American State Offices in Korea (ASOK) was established in 1989 to promote the common interests of US state offices located in Korea and to strengthen economic cooperation between Korea and the U.S.

ASOK promotes mutual interests of its members including promotion of inward investment, trade, education, cultural exchanges, tourism and other activities of members’ state governments.

BOARD MEMBERS

Chair / Board Member

Mr. Jonathan Cleave 조나단 클리브

Managing Director, Korea

South Carolina Department of Commerce

Vice Chair / Board Member

Ms. Hee Jung Shin 신희정

Director of Business Development, Korea

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

Board Member

Mr. Ken Yang 양근석

Director, Korea

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Board Member

Mr. Charles Kim 김광섭

Director, Korea

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA)

HONORARY MEMBERS

Mr. Andrew Gately, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, U.S. Embassy

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MEMBER STATES

Arizona puts businesses first. Low cost of business, top talent, thriving innovation, access to major world markets are only some of the advantages Arizona has to offer – not to mention the exceptional quality of life.

Arkansas offers pro-business environment operating leaner, faster and more focused through a streamlined state government designed to act quickly and decisively on corporate interests.

Forward thinkers, your home awaits. By moving your business to Fairfax County, you’ll be part of a corporate community that is collectively improving the lives of millions.

Locate in Georgia to tap great business advantages and help keep your company on top of the world. the State of Georgia is rich in resources and offers a high quality of life in a business-friendly environment.

Indiana creates bold opportunities for business growth and innovation. Build your brand in a state with a collaborative regulatory environment and motivated workforce – all located in center of the United States.

Team Kentucky works cohesively toward its common goals. State agencies, local economic developers and utilities work together on site selection, planning, permitting, workforce sourcing, training and more help your company quickly establish, open and operate successfully for the long term.

Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state’s business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy.

Maryland stands proudly at the heart of the Eastern Seaboard, the country’s prime commercial corridor and one of the most vibrant in the world.

Centrally positioned in the country’s fastest growing region, Mississippi provides industries with a strong competitive advantage, including a highly productive workforce, a welcoming business climate and a strong network of research university partnerships.

North Carolina’s winning combination of location, workforce, existing industry strength, and business-friendly environment makes it a leading destination for domestic and international companies alike.

JobsOhio plays a leading role in economic development and serves as a catalyst to accelerate growth by investing in communities, helping Ohio’s businesses expand and attracting new companies to the state – all contributing to job creating, greater payrolls and more investment.

There’s a reason Oregon’s economy has been the eighth fastest growing economy in the U.S. Oregon has reduced regulatory barriers, provides project- ready land and has a tax structure and skilled workforce that are ready to meet industry needs.

No strict regulatory requirements, low corporate taxes, and personal income tax. Through seven trading offices, various programs and services are provided, including export consultation for companies located in Florida.

Pennsylvania offers a competitive business environment, world-class institutions of higher learning and research, geographic proximity to key markets and decision-makers and a wealth of potential business partners

You won’t find a more hospitable or business-friendly climate than South Carolina. Area Development magazine consistently ranks South Carolina as one of the top five states to do business in the nation.

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) works to maintain Tennessee’s successful business climate and seeks to enhance community quality of life, promote job creation and business opportunities, and offer support services to entrepreneurs and new and existing industries.

As one of the most successful commercial shipping ports in the world, the Port of Virginia today links Virginia to more than 250 ports in more than 100 overseas locations.

CNBC named Virginia America’s Top State for Business – a tribute to Virginia’s world-class workforce, high-performing education system and business friendly regulations. In 2019 VEDP was voted the most competitive state economic development organization in the Country by Site Selection Magazine.

Washington State means business. We offer you a highly skilled workforce, low-cost energy, an end-to end supply chain and an inspirational lifestyle that is hard to find anywhere else.

Williamson County is where opportunity is born in Central Texas with a growing Korean business community, low property taxes, supportive local government, efficient permit process for industrial construction, affordable and plentiful land parcels, a growing semiconductor community, and top high tech employers.

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CONTACT

Seoul Finance Center 7F, 136 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea 04520

+82-70-4322-1927