• 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

Hee-jung Shin 신희정

Representative of State of Tennessee Korea Office

Tennessee department of Eonomic and Community Development

Vice Chair

Charles Kim 김광섭

Director, Seoul Office

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA)

Secretary General

Andy Lee 이훈주

Representative of Kentucky State Office in Korea

Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

HONORARY MEMBERS

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

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MEMBER STATES

Alabama pairs its “professional hospitality” with a strong industrial base. With competitive costs, tailored workforce training, and world class logistics anchored by the Port of Mobile’s 50 foot deep channel, it offers an exceptional U.S. landing point for Korean companies seeking growth.

Arizona Provides world-class advantages-including top talent, a strong supply chain and modern transportation infrastructure. The state”s business climate is sunny, steady and predictable. Arizona offers lowered taxes. Streamlined regulation, and a comprehensive suite of programs designed to enhance business success.

Home to General Douglas MacArthur and former president Bill Clinton, Arkansas is on the rise as a new industrial and business hub thanks to the overall business-friendly environment, a mature ecosystem across various manufacturing sectors such as steel, foods & beverages and aerospace, and the recent discovery of a massive lithium reserve.

As the economic development organization for the 11-county Columbus Region, we work with local and state partners to serve as the business location resource for companies across the Region and around the world as they grow, innovate, and compete within the global economy.

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.

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.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) fosters long-term economic growth with support programs like incentive programs, real estate solutions, workforce growth support, and business-to-business matchmaking services.

The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is your dedicated governmental partner, mandated to ensure the state’s economic growth surpasses its regional neighbours.

You can do anything in New Jersey. Nowhere else in the country will you find New Jersey’s unique confluence of workforce talent, connectivity, state support, and high quality of life.

New York State is a thriving center of global commerce and investment. Companies from across the globe are choosing New York as its home for its world-class infrastructure, highly educated and skilled workforce, innovation support and unparalleled quality of life.

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.

With a powerful economic scale and solid business infrastructure, Pennsylvania is a hub of global innovation and the optimal location for business growth.

San Antonio, Texas, serves as a dynamic intersection of culture and commerce, boasting a young and diverse economy as well as a talented workforce. greater:SATX provides swift and diverse services to businesses to support the vibrant economy of the San Antonio area

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.

Why Utah? Where Business Meets Quality of Life
Utah is one of the fastest-growing and business-friendly states in the U.S., with a young, dynamic population(median age:31.8)

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. The birthplace of such legendary businesses as Boeing, Amazon, Costco, Expedia, Microsoft, PACCAR, and Starbucks, Washington State offers businesses and investors 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

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