KUICA Committees
Our committees are the backbone of KUICA — dedicated groups of experts advising on policy, creating resources, and driving industry cooperation.
Smart Transit & Payment Systems Committee
Contactless. Seamless. Citywide. We connect Korea's transit tech leaders with U.S. cities modernizing their fare infrastructure — from NFC tap-to-pay to MaaS (Mobility as a Service) platforms. Where smart mobility meets real urban impact.
Chair
James Kim
CFO / STraffic America
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Nuclear & SMR Committee
SMRs are back — and Korea is leading. As the global energy transition demands clean baseload power, we bridge Korea's world-class nuclear builders with U.S. utilities, DOE programs, and next-gen fuel innovators. The nuclear renaissance starts here.
Chair
Young Suk Bang
Managing Director / FNC Tech
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Battery Committee
Solid-state is coming. Critical minerals are geopolitical. The IRA reshaped the supply chain overnight. We connect Korea's battery giants with U.S. automakers, ESS developers, and recyclers — turning supply chain risk into strategic advantage.
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Autonomous Robotics Committee
Humanoid robots. Autonomous warehouses. AI-powered surgical systems. Korea and the U.S. are co-writing the future of automation. We accelerate joint R&D and commercialization across industrial, logistics, and healthcare robotics — where machines meet mission.
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AI/Big Data Committee
LLMs. Agentic AI. Real-time data infrastructure. AI is no longer emerging — it's operating. We connect Korea's AI engineers and data platforms with U.S. enterprises deploying at scale, driving competitive advantage across every sector.
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Aerospace & Defense Committee
Drones. Satellites. Hypersonics. The defense tech landscape is transforming fast, and the Korea-U.S. alliance sits at its center. We bridge Korean defense innovators with U.S. primes, DoD initiatives, and dual-use technology programs shaping tomorrow's security architecture.
Chair
Hwa Yu
CEO / Delta One LLC
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Entertainment & Content Committee
K-content went global — now it's going deeper. From Netflix co-productions to K-webtoon IP and immersive XR experiences, we connect Korea's creative powerhouses with U.S. studios, streaming platforms, and distribution networks redefining entertainment.
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K-Spirits & Food Committee
Soju is the world's best-selling spirit. K-food is a $10B export industry. We help Korean food and beverage brands crack the U.S. market — from retail shelf placement to restaurant chains, food tech partnerships, and cultural brand storytelling.
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FinTech (Soft POS) Committee
Tap-to-pay is just the beginning. Embedded finance, open banking, and AI-driven fraud detection are reshaping how money moves. We connect Korea's fintech innovators with U.S. payment networks, neobanks, and regulatory frameworks setting global standards.
Chair
Derek Kim
CEO / K-Rangers, Inc.
Update from the Chair
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Renewable Energy Committee
Solar. Wind. Hydrogen. The clean energy transition is the biggest infrastructure investment of our generation. We connect Korea's renewable technology leaders with U.S. utilities, IRA incentive programs, and grid operators accelerating a net-zero future.
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Bio & Health Committee
CDMOs. mRNA platforms. AI-driven drug discovery. The biopharma race is on, and Korea is a serious contender. We bridge Korean biotech innovators with U.S. pharma partners, NIH programs, and FDA pathways turning breakthroughs into blockbusters.
Chair
Ellie Jang (Pharm.D)
Co-Founder / Konnect DMV
Update from the Chair
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Shipbuilding Committee
The U.S. Navy needs ships. Korea builds the world's most advanced ones. As the SHIPS Act opens unprecedented procurement opportunities, we connect Korea's top shipyards with U.S. naval programs, LNG carriers, and autonomous maritime systems.
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Semiconductor Committee
Chips are the new oil. The CHIPS Act is reshaping where fabs get built. We connect Korea's semiconductor leaders — memory, logic, packaging — with U.S. foundries, design houses, and equipment makers defining the next node of global tech dominance.
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Mobility Committee
EVs. Autonomous driving. Charging infrastructure at scale. The mobility revolution is rewriting every supply chain it touches. We connect Korea's mobility innovators with U.S. automakers, charging networks, and smart city platforms defining how the world moves.
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5G/6G Committee
5G is infrastructure. 6G is the next frontier. Korea and the U.S. are co-defining global telecom standards. We unite network equipment makers, spectrum policy leaders, and Open RAN pioneers accelerating the connected intelligence era.
Chair
Youngnam Koh
Branch Director / HCT
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Blockchain & NFT Committee
Tokenization is moving beyond crypto. Real-world assets, supply chain transparency, and digital identity are being rebuilt on-chain. We connect Korea's blockchain builders with U.S. enterprises, regulators, and DeFi innovators shaping Web3 infrastructure.
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Display Committee
OLED. MicroLED. Quantum Dot. Korea owns the display stack — and the world can't get enough. From foldable smartphones to automotive cockpits and AR/VR headsets, we connect Korea's display innovators with U.S. device makers pushing the limits of visual technology.
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IP R&D Committee
IP is the new competitive moat. Patent wars, cross-licensing, and tech transfer are reshaping how innovation gets commercialized. We connect Korean and U.S. R&D leaders, universities, and legal experts to protect, leverage, and monetize intellectual assets across borders.
Chair
Alex Paek
CEO / GIL Partners, Inc.
Update from the Chair
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Trade Policy & Regulatory Affairs Committee
Tariffs. Export controls. CHIPS Act. IRA. Trade policy is moving faster than business can react. We decode the regulatory landscape for Korean companies operating in or entering the U.S. — turning policy risk into strategic positioning.
Update from the Chair
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Antitrust Compliance Committee
Big Tech is under scrutiny. M&A review is tightening. Cross-border antitrust enforcement is the new business risk no one sees coming. We help Korean and U.S. companies navigate competition law, build compliance frameworks, and stay ahead of regulatory exposure.
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New Media Committee
Creators. Algorithms. AI-generated content. The media landscape has been completely rewritten. We connect Korean and U.S. digital media innovators navigating streaming wars, social platforms, and the next era of audience engagement in the age of generative media.
Update from the Chair
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