Which South Korean businesses have invested in Columbus, GA?

Which South Korean businesses have invested in Columbus, GA? Main Photo

2 Apr 2026


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Several South Korean businesses have committed to investments into the manufacturing and automotive supply chain sectors of Columbus, further enriching the partnership between the two cultures. Korean firm subsidiary JS Link America Inc. is investing about $223 million to establish a new rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Columbus by 2027. The facility will bring over 500 jobs to the city and cement Columbus's role in the critical technology U.S. supply chain.

Columbus’ positioning between the Kia Georgia plant and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama creates unique opportunities for automotive suppliers. DongNam Tech Georgia manufactures carpet and floor mats, primarily serving the aforementioned Hyundai and Kia supply chain. Motherson Yachiyo and NVH Korea also have significant operations in the area, providing various automotive components to the emerging EV market.

Korean Corporate Investment Strengthens Economy and Workforce Options

South Korean businesses growing their U.S. presence in Columbus bring critical components to significant industry clusters closer to home while presenting high-quality career paths for today’s and tomorrow’s workforce. If you want to be a part of the growing industries in Columbus, visit Choose Columbus for more information.