AMCHAM Hosts Business Forum in Seoul, Calls for Regulatory Alignment for AI Era

SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) on Tuesday hosted a business forum in Seoul, calling for stronger regulatory alignment and policy predictability as South Korea navigates the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven era. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the annual Doing Business in Korea Seminar 2026 was held under the theme "Powering Korea's Next Growth Engine: Building an AI-Driven Economy," according to AMCHAM. "At AMCHAM, we have long said that Korea has the potential to become a leading regional headquarters hub for global companies, and that opportunity is more important than ever," AMCHAM Chairman James Kim said. He said AI and advanced industries will play a central role in shaping Korea's next phase of growth, underscoring the need to strengthen regulatory alignment with global standards and enhance policy predictability. "We stand ready to work closely with the Korean government to help address regulatory gaps and support a more transparent, predictable, and globally aligned business environment," he added. The event provided a platform to examine how Korea's regulatory framework, investment environment and market access conditions can evolve to support a globally competitive and trusted AI ecosystem. The seminar featured congratulatory remarks from senior Korean and U.S. government representatives, including Rep. Kim Young-bae and James Heller, charge d'affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul.