Jinju Mayor’s Visit Strengthens Korean Investment in Columbus, GA

Korean investment in Columbus, GA is about more than attracting new companies. It is also about building lasting international relationships like those fostered through Choose Columbus. This relationship-building can be clearly seen as Columbus recently welcomed Mayor Kyoo Il Jo and a delegation from Jinju, South Korea, continuing a growing partnership between the two sister cities. The visit included opportunities for Jinju leaders to experience Columbus firsthand while strengthening connections involving business, education, and cultural exchange. 

Columbus and Jinju Build a Growing Partnership

The visit builds on Columbus leaders’ 2025 trip to South Korea and comes as the community develops deeper connections with Korean businesses. Jinju is home to 85% of the South Korean aerospace industry and two major universities partnered with Columbus State University. Columbus is home to the largest Korean-American population in Georgia outside of Atlanta. Five percent of the faculty at Columbus State is Korean-American. Relationships like the Columbus-Jinju partnership help create an environment where international businesses can establish connections, understand the community, and explore future opportunities. 

Discover how Choose Columbus is building global relationships and creating new opportunities for international investment in Columbus, Georgia.