Open to every company and everyone, regardless of nationality.
Being Korea’s oldest, largest and leading foreign chamber, AMCHAM Korea can provide our members with great value and rewards. Not only assisting with our powerful advocacy and massive information database, we can assist with various exclusive services and benefits including business partnerships that are not open to the general public.
Four services, in their own order
AMCHAM Membership will enable member corporates to expand into the Korean market while mitigating unforeseen risks.
- Receive advertising and promotional support through AMCHAM platforms.
- Build strong brand recognition via events and activities.
- Gain access to AMCHAM media channels and publications.
- Be exposed to approximately 800 member companies and affiliates both in the U.S. and Korea.
- Have access to key decision makers in US and Korean governments.
- Resolve various issues through position papers, meetings, and seminars.
- Be represented in U.S. government, industry associations, and think tanks on advocacy issues via Annual Doorknock to Washington D.C.
- Receive up-to-date information on ongoing issues and trends through industry-specific committee meetings and policy-related seminars.
- Explore present and future trends with approximately 30 industries.
- Get the latest on business issues and opportunities via AMCHAM website, quarterly Journal, and annual Membership Directory.
- Meet high-level executives of Korean and multinational firms as well as government officials.
- Belong to social and professional network across various industries through events such as the Inaugural Ball, Networking Nights, committee meetings, and industry meetups.
- Increase the value of your business with your presence at events, your name on AMCHAM branded collateral, and your involvement in the community.
Annual dues
Annual dues as the chamber publishes them on its own membership types page, in its own order and its own currency. Every figure is theirs. The comparison table below is theirs too, and the one row it leaves out is the one whose own cells disagree.
Premium Partnership designed for multi-national companies offering full scale participation in AMCHAM Korea activities, advocacy initiatives, and U.S. and Korea business opportunities; maximum exposure of your brand to the network and foreign business community.
Founding Partner Membership
An all-inclusive package for those who additionally desire priority access, a deeper advisory role in the Chamber, extensive corporate exposure, and a simplified cost structure
Corporate Partner Membership
Exclusive access to global CEO peer-to-peer networking and information sharing opportunities, and ease of service benefits
Regular Membership offering exposure to the AMCHAM Korea network and foreign business community; and participation in various business events and information sharing opportunities.
Corporate Member
Global revenue ABOVE $50 Million
SME Member
Global revenue BELOW $50 Million
Non-Commercial Membership offering.
Special Membership
Non-profit organizations
Embassies and Trade Offices
Individual
Individuals not associated with an organization
Young Professional
Young individual professionals, for age under 35
Non-Resident
All other individuals/companies located overseas
What the three ranks get
Their own comparison table, reproduced as they set it. Anything they leave blank is left blank here.
| Benefit | Founding Partner | Corporate Partner | Regular Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdvocacyAssist member companies on policy issues through public advocacy and exclusive engagements with key government officials in both the U.S. and Korea | VERY HIGH. Bespoke Assistance with Full Customization | MID. Ongoing Assistance on Key Issues | N/A |
| Complimentary MembershipAdditional complimentary individual memberships excluding the Representative Member | Unlimited | 10 | None |
| Exclusive PrivilegesSpecial Luncheon, AMCHAM Insights, AMCHAM Policy Talks and Networking Night | 2 Tickets / Event | 1 Ticket / Event | Ticket Discount |
| Incheon Int’l Airport Fast TrackFast-track immigration assistance at Incheon International Airport for foreign business travelers visiting Korea | 3 times / mo (up to 5 pax) | 1 time / mo (up to 5 pax) | N/A |
| Inaugural BallClear exposure of company logo during the annual Inaugural Ball, the largest AMCHAM networking event of the year | VERY HIGH | N/A | N/A |
| AMCHAM EventsOfficial exposure of company logo during the AMCHAM events | HIGH | N/A | N/A |
| AdvertisingDiscount rates for online and offline advertising through the AMCHAM platform, the website and the Journal | 25% off from regular rate | 15% off from regular rate | N/A |
The Consulting row of their table is not shown: its two premium cells read as one sentence split across them, and a benefit matrix is a claim about what a member is buying.
How to join
The chamber takes applications through a form on its own site and asks prospective members to contact the Membership Team.
Approximately 800 member companies and affiliates, in the U.S. and Korea.
AMCHAM Korea is open to every company and everyone, regardless of nationality.