Korea Joongang Daily
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Privacy watchdog chief signals substantial fine for SKT over data breach

Korea’s privacy regulator chief said Thursday that SK Telecom (SKT) is likely to face a substantial fine, citing the severity of the recent data breach caused by the hacking incident.

2025-05-08

Amcham seminar discusses doing business in Korea amid political, economic challenges

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Amcham) discussed ways to navigate the current business environment in Korea amid political transition and economic headwinds in a seminar on Tuesday, the chamber said the same day.

2025-04-29

Amcham forum emphasizes U.S. desire for Korean partnership on $44 billion Alaska LNG project

With Korea’s tariff negotiations with the United States nearing a critical juncture, U.S. officials are again calling for Korea to take a more proactive role in its Alaska liquefied natural gas project ahead of talks slated for next week.

2025-04-18

Amcham's latest insight report reveals policy recommendations amid tariff tensions

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Amcham) issued its “2025 Business Environment Insight Report” to give key policy recommendations amid escalating tensions due to the recent U.S. tariff declaration, the chamber said Tuesday.

2025-04-08

Investment initiative: Amcham to work with Yido, NH Investment on U.S. infrastructure push

Amcham collaborates with Yido and NH Investment to enhance U.S. infrastructure investments through a signed MOU.

2025-03-16

Make Homeplus great again: Amcham partners with chain under 'Buy America' initiative

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea has partnered with Homeplus on a "Buy America" initiative.

2025-03-13

Amcham inks agreement with North Gyeongsang to attract global investment

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea will collaborate with North Gyeongsang to attract global investment in the region ahead of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Gyeongju.

2025-03-09

Amcham chair James Kim appointed to 2025 APEC CEO Summit Organizing Committee's executive body

James Kim, the chairman and CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) in Korea, has been appointed as a member of the Executive Committee for the 2025 APEC CEO Summit Organizing Committee.

2025-02-05

Amcham touts chief's meetings with Trump administration, politicians at inauguration

American Chamber of Commerce in Korea chairman James Kim met with members of U.S. President Donald Trump's cabinet as well as senators and their staffers at Trump's inauguration, the lobby announced on Tuesday.

2025-02-04

Amcham talks AI, cybersecurity with Palo Alto Networks on tour stop

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea and Palo Alto Networks discussed enhancing cybersecurity through AI.

2025-01-15