K-Innovation Paves the Way for U.S : UKIS in Atlanta
As the tariff trade war triggered by US President Trump is reaching its climax, the movement to break through the trade war with the "Korea-US technology alliance" is attracting attention. The Korean Science and Technology Association (KSEA, Chairman Oh Tae-hwan) announced that it will hold the US-Korea Industry Showcase (UKIS) 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., on August 5~6.UKIS, which will be introduced for the first time this year, is an industry platform to create practical business results in connection with the 'UKC 2025 (US-Korea Conference)' centered on academic exchange. The event, which aims to be a bridge between Korea-US innovative technologies beyond a simple exhibition, will be held as a comprehensive industry expo that combines technology exhibitions, business meetings, corporate pitching, networking, investment forums, and showcases. Korean scientists in the United States can now actively support Korean innovative technology companies to enter and invest in the United States. More than 30 Korean small and medium-sized companies, startups, and local governments are expected to participate and establish a bridgehead to enter the US market.In particular, Atlanta, the venue of the event, is a strategically important location where major Korean technology companies such as Hyundai Motor Group, SK On, and Hanwha Q CELLS have made large-scale investments in North America. It is easily accessible from logistics, manufacturing, energy, and high-tech industries, and is regarded as the economic capital of the southeastern United States, where the headquarters of Fortune 500 companies such as Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, and Home Depot are located.Against this backdrop, Atlanta is rapidly emerging as a global innovation city, and is attracting attention as a region with excellent conditions for Korean companies to enter and grow, such as a strong Korean community, a business-friendly policy environment, and the presence of various academic institutions.