Park Kwang-min elected chair of New York Korean economic groups council

New York Korean Economic Organizations Council,
Elects Kwangmin Park as New Chair

"Unanimously elected; will revitalize the council through communication and unity"

The New York Korean Economic Organizations Council (the Council), an umbrella group representing major organizations in the Korean-American business community in the New York area, has new leadership. Kwangmin Park, current president of the Korean-American Chamber of Commerce of New York, has been officially elected the Council’s 17th chair.

The election signals a commitment to unite Korean-American business leaders and contribute to the growth of New York’s Korean-American business community through more active exchange and cooperation.

Park unanimously elected by heads of major business organizations

The Council held its regular meeting on the 20th at the K-Radio auditorium in Flushing, Queens, to discuss the selection of its next chair. At the meeting, current Chair Donghyun Cho nominated Kwangmin Park, president of the Korean-American Chamber of Commerce of New York. The heads of the business organizations in attendance elected Park by unanimous applause.

The decision reflects the high regard for Park’s leadership and drive in successfully leading the Korean-American Chamber of Commerce of New York, as well as his dedication to the broader Korean-American community.

"Building on communication and cooperation, I’ll work to revitalize the Council"

In his acceptance speech, incoming Chair Kwangmin Park said, "I’m honored to take on the important role of Council chair, and I feel a deep sense of responsibility." He stressed that "genuine communication with the member organizations’ leaders is most important," and pledged to "build on that communication to further revitalize the Council and faithfully serve as a focal point for New York’s Korean-American business community."

Park also said, "I’ll actively support each business organization in creating synergies while respecting its unique characteristics and strengths." He added that he would "encourage young Korean-American business leaders to get involved and work to identify the next generation of leaders."

Eight major organizations attend, showcasing unity in the Korean-American business community

The heads of eight major Council member organizations attended the regular meeting.

▲Korean-American Chamber of Commerce of New York ▲World-OKTA New York Chapter ▲Korean American Apparel Manufacturers Association ▲Korean American Real Estate Association of New York ▲Korean American Dry Cleaners Association of New York ▲Korean American Nail Association of New York ▲Korean American Construction Association of New York ▲Korean American Insurance and Financial Association

Led by incoming Chair Kwangmin Park, the Council plans to pursue a range of initiatives to advance the interests of Korean-American business leaders in the New York area and improve the business environment. Expectations are growing for the positive changes it may bring to the economic development of New York’s Korean-American community.

[New York Economic News]