KOSME Global Business Centers in the US
The Global Business Center (GBC) network, run by KOSME (Korea SMEs and Startups Agency), gives Korean small and medium businesses free landing-pad offices across the US. Also called Korea Business Centers, GBCs offer desk space, local mentoring, and market-entry support in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and New York.
Below: every US center with its city, address, and how to apply. Use the map to see where each landing pad sits.
The four US centers
KOSME Global Business Center — Chicago
KOSME Global Business Center — Los Angeles
KOSME Global Business Center — Washington D.C.
KOSME Global Business Center — New York
How to apply
You are a Korean SME registered with KOSME, with a product ready for export.
Apply online with your business plan and the center city you want.
A short review call, then the center confirms your landing-pad desk.
Free desk, local mentoring, and introductions to the regional network.
Match the center to your buyers, LA for K-beauty and food, D.C. for government and certification.
Apply early. Desks are limited and demand peaks each fiscal year.
Bring the entity and banking basics ready, run the readiness check first.
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