US Embassy in Korea launches dedicated desk to support corporate travelers after Georgia raid

The U.S. Embassy in Korea launched a dedicated support desk to assist Korean companies investing in the United States, Friday, a move that follows the detention of more than 300 Korean workers at a battery plant construction site in Georgia in September. The Korean Investment and Travel (KIT) Desk is designed to streamline visa processing and reduce entry problems for corporate travelers heading to U.S. project sites, according to Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The launch ceremony was attended by Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina and Kevin Kim, the acting U.S. ambassador to Seoul. Located on the first floor of the U.S. Embassy, the KIT Desk operates through cooperation among the State Department, Commerce Department, Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Dedicated staff have already been assigned to support Korean companies. The desk has been operating on a trial basis since October, and has reportedly focused on providing support to major conglomerates with large investment plans in U.S., including Samsung, Hyundai, SK, LG and Hanwha. This initWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times