From 23 to 27 June 2025, Global Business & Partners (GBP) managed the Korea programme of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership (WilCo EDP) delegation, delivering a full week of high-value engagements.

 The delegation met one-on-one with Korean companies considering expansion to North America—particularly Texas—and presented Williamson County’s business climate and support initiatives at NextRise 2025, one of Korea’s largest innovation forums held at COEX.

Located just north of Austin, Williamson County anchors the Texas Innovation Belt and is among the fastest-growing counties in the United States. 

The county offers fully developed clusters in semiconductors, life sciences, logistics and advanced manufacturing. Combined with a pro-business tax structure, robust infrastructure and a young, highly skilled workforce, these strengths make Williamson County an ideal launch pad for Korean enterprises entering the U.S. market.

Drawing on three decades of foreign direct investment (FDI) advisory experience, GBP provides end-to-end services ranging from investment promotion and roadshow planning to media relations and in-market representation. Since July 2023, GBP has operated the WilCo EDP Korea Office, offering Korean investors tailored assistance that includes:

✅Latest intelligence on the Texas and Williamson County economies

✅Comprehensive introductions to local cities and public-sector partners

✅Guidance on entity formation, permits, visas and family relocation

✅Site search and selection for manufacturing, office and R&D facilities

✅Coordination of on-site visits and meetings with relevant authorities

✅Referrals to trusted accounting, legal, logistics and facility service providers

✅Connections to recruitment partners and ongoing post-entry HR support

Working closely with the county government and the economic-development teams of Leander, Taylor, Liberty Hill and Hutto, 

GBP delivers customised solutions that enable Korean firms to enter and scale in Texas with confidence.

For further information on expanding your business to Texas, please contact the WilCo EDP Korea Office at any time.

Contact
Euna Cho

Manager, WilCo EDP Korea Office
Tel. +82 2 6275 5055 Email. euna.cho@wilcotxedp.com / eunacho@gbp.kr