Global Companies in Korea — 2026-10-24
미국 반도체 패키징 기업 앰코테크놀로지가 한국 내 투자 규모를 3조 원으로 대폭 확대하며 대규모 채용에 나선다. 한편, 한국과 일본의 초기 스타트업 생태계 협력을 위한 양해각서(MOU)가 체결되었고디, 중국은 해외 투자 관리 규정을 개정하며 글로벌 투자 환경에 변수를 던졌다.
Global Companies in Korea — 2026-10-24
Top developments
Amkor Technology
US semiconductor backend (OSAT) company Amkor Technology has significantly increased its investment to expand production capacity in Korea. Kicking off expansion work at its Gwangju site on the 19th, the company bumped up its original 1 trillion won investment plan to a massive 3 trillion won scale. Along with this funding boost, it announced plans to hire about 2,000 new workers, reinforcing Korea's strategic standing amid the reshuffling of the global semiconductor supply chain.
Deals, expansion & investment
Korea Investment Accelerator & As Capital Partners
Korea Investment Accelerator (KIA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japan's venture capital firm As Capital Partners. This partnership aims to help AI and SaaS startups from both Korea and Japan expand into global markets and invigorate the cross-border startup ecosystem. Working alongside the Tokyo-based As Capital Partners, they plan to discover promising companies and strengthen investment linkages.
Justin Bieber's Fashion Brand Pop-up
Global pop star Justin Bieber visited Korea for the first time in 13 years to launch a pop-up store for his fashion brand. Set up in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, the pop-up store highlights the growing trend of overseas brands making offline inroads into the Korean market and sharpening their direct touchpoints with consumers.
Regulation & market context
China NDRC Revises Overseas Investment Management Measures
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) unveiled new "Overseas Investment Management Measures" on October 22. Set to take effect on December 1, 2026, these measures will replace the 2017 version. Aimed at strengthening institutional safeguards and safety support for Chinese companies' overseas investments, the move could indirectly impact Korean firms entering China and the inbound investment environment of Chinese capital into Korea.
On the radar
- Starbucks China Policy Change: Starbucks China altered its policy starting October 22 to give priority seating to customers who purchase merchandise across all mainland China stores. Attention is focused on whether this might influence operational policies at Starbucks stores in Korea.
- X Access Blocking Warning: X received a warning regarding potential access blocks in Korea over inadequate responses to posts related to drugs and prostitution. Following demands for improvement by the National Assembly, global platforms are expected to face stricter domestic regulatory compliance.
By the numbers
- 3 trillion won: Amkor Technology's expanded investment scale in Korea (increased from the original 1 trillion won)
- 2,000 workers: The scale of new hires Amkor Technology plans to bring on in Korea
- December 1, 2026: The implementation date for China NDRC's new overseas investment management measures
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