Southeast U.S. Korean Chamber of Commerce

What Southeast U.S. Korean Chamber of Commerce does

Southeast U.S. Korean Chamber of Commerce (SEUSKCC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, nonpartisan chamber of commerce founded in 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia, that operates as a structured intermediary between Korean enterprises and the Southeastern United States. The chamber serves over 500 corporate and individual members across manufacturing, professional services, technology, and government, organizing its offering around three pillars: networking, business development, and education/cultural exchange. Its core service is a five-tier membership program (Individual $100 to Strategic $10,000 per year) that bundles access to flagship events, workforce development forums, trade seminars, and curated introductions to the Korean Consulate in Atlanta, KOTRA, and Southeast U.S. economic development agencies.

SEUSKCC's go-to-market is event-driven and relationship-led, with signature annual events including the Annual Gala & Symposium (160+ attendees in 2025), Golf Outings (50+ participants), the Clean Energy Seminar, Workforce Development Forums co-hosted at Kia Georgia's training center, and the Summer Seminar on Trade, Tax, & Talent. The chamber derives revenue from membership dues tiered from $100 to $10,000 annually, event sponsorships (Gold: Aprio; Silver: Nelson Mullins, Develop Fulton), and partnership contributions. Distribution is direct via website membership enrollment and event participation, with a 22-member board representing anchor enterprises (Hyundai, Kia, SK, LG, Samsung, Toyota/Toyo Tires, Hanwha Qcells), state economic development agencies (GDEcD, Georgia Power, Georgia EMC, Georgia Quick Start), and professional service firms (Aprio, Jackson Lewis, Arnall Golden Gregory, Nelson Mullins).

The chamber has no proprietary technology product or AI/ML capability; its competitive position rests on 30+ years of accumulated institutional relationships, geographic positioning in Atlanta, and a board-anchored ecosystem that funnels Korean capital, trade, and workforce inquiries into the Southeast U.S. Planned Q4 2026 launch of the Professional Services Network represents the first structured productization of the membership referral flow.

Name

Southeast U.S. Korean Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Southeast U.S. Korean Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://seuskcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Southeast U.S. Korean Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit founded in 1991 that connects 500+ Korean and Southeast U.S. business members through tiered membership, networking events, trade seminars, and workforce development forums.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: SEUSKCC generates revenue through annual membership dues at five tiers: Individual ($100/yr), Corporate ($750/yr), Prestige ($2,500/yr), Executive ($5,000/yr), and Strategic ($10,000/yr). Higher tiers provide increasing benefits including event access, gala tickets, directory listings, and exclusive networking opportunities with consulate and government officials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SEUSKCC is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) chamber of commerce that facilitates economic, governmental, and cultural relationships between South Korea and the Southeastern United States. It sells tiered membership programs (Individual at $100/yr to Strategic at $10,000/yr) and delivers bundled services including networking events, trade seminars, workforce development forums, cultural exchanges, and mentorship programs to over 500 corporate and individual members.

Product overview

SEUSKCC operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(6) chamber of commerce that functions as a single, unified service offering rather than a modular platform. The organization's core product is its membership program, which provides tiered access to networking events, business development seminars, cultural exchanges, and mentorship opportunities. The chamber facilitates connections between Korean and Southeast US professionals through flagship events including the Annual Gala, golf outings, and seasonal socials, while also delivering educational programming such as the Workforce Development Forum, Clean Energy Seminar, and trade policy workshops. These services are bundled together through membership tiers ranging from $100/year (Individual) to $10,000/year (Strategic), serving corporate and individual members across diverse industries including manufacturing, professional services, and technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SEUSKCC Membership Programs
• Networking Events
• Business Programs and Trade Seminars
• Cultural Exchange Programs
• Mentorship Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ corporate and individual members from diverse industries in South Korea and the Southeastern US
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Minority Trucking AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2017SEUSKCC entered into an MOU with the National Minority Trucking Association on July 13, 2017 in Atlanta, GA to promote collaboration in trucking and logistics between Korean and minority-owned businesses.
• Consulate General of Republic of Korea in AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Consulate General is a key government partner providing consular support and official representation. SEUSKCC collaborates with the Consulate on events including the 2025 Annual Gala (congratulatory remarks delivered in writing) and the 2024 Clean Energy Seminar. The Consulate is listed as a partner on the Resources page.
• Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGDEcD is the state's primary economic development agency and a key partner in attracting Korean investment to Georgia. The partnership includes co-hosting events, facilitating introductions to Korean businesses, and promoting Georgia as a destination for Korean companies.
• Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOTRA is Korea's trade promotion agency that works to foster trade between Korea and other countries. Listed as a resource partner on SEUSKCC website with contact Youn TaeWoong at +1 470-606-9332.
• Korea Economic Institute (KEI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThink-tank focused on Korea-America economic relations located in Washington D.C. Listed as a resource partner on SEUSKCC website.
• US-Korea ConnectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on strengthening US-Korea economic ties. Listed as a resource partner on SEUSKCC website.
• KITA (Korea International Trade Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean trade association that facilitates international trade. SEUSKCC hosted a 'Dinner with KITA' event in 2014 and maintains the relationship as a resource partner.
• Georgia Quick StartcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeorgia's workforce development training program within the Technical College System of Georgia. Provides customized training solutions for new and expanding companies. SEUSKCC Board member Scott McMurray represents Georgia Quick Start on the board.
• Georgia EMC (Electric Membership Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia's electric membership corporation that supports economic development. Board member Kasey Smith represents Georgia EMC and focuses on supporting Korean investment in partnership with GDEcD.
• Georgia Power CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia's largest electric utility and a founding partner of SEUSKCC. Board member Daniel Buitrago works at Georgia Power as Business Recruitment Manager. Georgia Power has been a supporter since the chamber's founding in 1991.
• Aprio LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal CPA-led accounting and advisory firm with a Korea Desk led by Jae Kim, who serves as President of SEUSKCC. Aprio is a Gold sponsor of SEUSKCC events and provides professional services to chamber members.
• The Korea SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit institution co-hosting the 2025 Annual Gala with SEUSKCC, both organizations being nonprofit and nonpartisan institutions committed to fostering mutual understanding between Republic of Korea and the United States.
• Arnall Golden Gregory LLP (AGG)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm that co-hosted the 2025 Summer Seminar on 'Trade, Tax, & Talent' with SEUSKCC. Provided expert insights on trade, tax, economic development, and employment law for Korean business leaders.
• Council of Korean Americans (CKA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational organization supporting Korean American communities. Provided support for the 2025 Summer Seminar event alongside AGG and SEUSKCC.
• Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association (GAMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAMA co-hosted the 2023 Next Generation Workforce Development Forum at Kia Georgia Training Center and the GAMA First Annual Supply Chain Summit in Savannah, focusing on Korean and US automotive industry collaboration.
• LaGrange Troup County Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chamber co-hosting the 2023 Workforce Development Forum held at Kia Georgia Training Center in West Point, GA.
• Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm and founding partner of SEUSKCC (founding in 1991). Multiple board meetings have been held at their Atlanta office. Silver sponsor of the 2025 Annual Gala.
• Develop FultonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEconomic development organization in Fulton County, GA. Silver sponsor of the 2025 Golf Outing.
• Merrill Lynch / Bank of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-presented Economic and Market Update webinars with SEUSKCC, including the June 2026 webinar on 2026 outlook for Georgia manufacturers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Korea Economic Institute (KEI): Washington D.C.-based think tank focused on US–Korea economic relations; listed as a resource partner on SEUSKCC's website. Operates in an adjacent niche (policy research vs. direct trade facilitation) and is a natural collaboration/comparable for SEUSKCC's policy programming.
• US-Korea Connect: Resource partner organization focused on strengthening US–Korea economic ties. Operates in the same bilateral-relationship space with a likely younger, smaller footprint than SEUSKCC, making it a useful size-and-mission comparable.
• Council of Korean Americans (CKA): National organization supporting Korean-American communities and co-presenter at SEUSKCC's 2025 Summer Seminar. Comparable mission around Korean-American professional advancement and cross-border engagement, but with a national civic-advocacy lens rather than SEUSKCC's regional trade focus.

Direct peers

• KITA (Korea International Trade Association): Korea's main trade association; SEUSKCC hosted a 'Dinner with KITA' event in 2014 and maintains a resource-partner relationship. A direct functional peer — a large membership-based trade body — but operating at national scale from Seoul.
• The Korea Society: National nonprofit dedicated to fostering understanding between the US and Korea; co-hosted the 2025 SEUSKCC Annual Gala. Operates as a membership-based cultural and business intermediary with similar programming (events, lectures, exchanges) but at a national/NY-centric scale.
• American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM Korea): The mirror chamber of commerce: a bilateral business association supporting US–Korea commercial ties, but oriented from the Korea side. Directly comparable membership-driven model, tiered dues, event franchise, and policy advocacy function.

Others

• Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA): Korean government's official trade promotion agency, listed as a resource partner. Effectively the Korea-side institutional mirror; not a competitor but a closely comparable trade-facilitation entity operating on the other side of the bilateral relationship.
• Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD): Core strategic partner (not a competitor) and a seat on SEUSKCC's board. Directly comparable as a facilitator of Korean FDI into Georgia — represents the government counterpart to SEUSKCC's private-sector intermediary role.
• Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association (GAMA): Industry association that co-hosted SEUSKCC's 2023 Workforce Development Forum at Kia Georgia. Comparable as a sector-specific membership organization supporting Korean automotive investment in Georgia, with overlapping member companies (Kia, Hyundai suppliers).

Regional players

• Greater Atlanta Chamber of Commerce: Atlanta's dominant general-purpose regional chamber with deep economic development ties to GDEcD, Georgia Power, and Korean anchors. Overlaps with SEUSKCC on FDI attraction and Korean member recruitment but is a much broader, generalist organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kseuscc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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