Local Resources
Select your state below for information on local resources that can help you take advantage of opportunities from the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. These resources include groups in both the public and private sector. If there is another organization that has been helpful or one that you would like to see added, please contact us at info@uskoreaconnect.org.
WASHINGTON
Seattle U.S. Export Assistance Center
2001 6th Avenue, Suite 2610
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206-553-5615
Fax: 206-553-7253
Email: seattle.office.box@mail.doc.gov
Spokane U.S. Export Assistance Center
801 W. Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 509-344-9398
Fax: 503-326-6351
Email: spokane.office.box@mail.doc.gov
Washington State Commerce Department
Olympia Office:
1011 Plum Street SE
PO Box 42525
Olympia, WA 98504-2525
Phone: 360-725-4000
Seattle Office:
2001- 6th Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121
Pohne: 206-256-6100
Washington Chamber of Commerce Execs
PO Box 1349
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Phone: 360-802-4595
Seattle Korean Consulate
2033 6th Avenue, Suite 1125
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206-441-1011
KOREA TRADE-INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCY (KOTRA)
KOTRA is Korea’s national trade promotion organization. It serves as a bridge between Korean companies and potential partners overseas, including the U.S., through matching companies that would be the most appropriate and mutually beneficial business partner. It also organizes and hosts international exhibitions and cyber business centers designed to connect Korean companies with overseas markets and suppliers. KOTRA has eight offices nationwide.
Link: http://english.kotra.or.kr/ (KOTRA North America Head Office http://www.kotrana.net/)
North America Head Office (New York)
460 Park Avenue 14th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212-826-0900
Fax: 212-888-4930
E-mail: kotrany@hotmail.com
Silicon Valley Office
3003 North First Avenue, San Jose, CA 95134
Phone: 408-432-5000
Fax: 408-432-5056
E-mail: info@kotrasv.org
KITA INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION (KITA)
KITA was established in 1946 with the objective of advancing the Korean economy through trade, and is currently the largest business organization in Korea with over 70,000 member companies. Representing the interests of Korea's global traders, KITA serves a diverse range of roles including: providing hands-on support to trade companies, drawing trade cooperation from the private sector, formulating new trade strategies, nurturing trade professionals and building trade infrastructure. Link: http://www.kita.org/
New York Office:
Representative: Jung Seok Choi
Address: 460 Park Avenue Suite 400, New York, NY 10022
Tel) 212-421-8804 Fax) 212-223-3827 E-mail) kitany@kita.net
Washington, DC Office:
Representative: Young Hwa Sung
Address: 1660 L Street NW Suite 301, Washington, DC 20036
Tel) 202-828-9282 Fax) 202-525-2769 E-mail) dckita@kita.net
Local Resources
Select your state below for information on local resources that can help you take advantage of opportunities from the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. These resources include groups in both the public and private sector.
National Benefits
Main Exports
Computers & Electronics, Chemicals, Machinery
Main Imports
Communications Equipment, Motor Vehicles, Semiconductors
Interesting Fact
In 2011, trade volume between the United States and Korea topped $100 billion for the first time.
