Seohan Auto Georgia is Open for Business in Liberty County

MIDWAY, Ga. (September 5, 2024) -- Joined by Korean, State and local officials, Seohan Auto Georgia held the Grand Opening Ceremony for their new facility in the Tradeport East Business Center. This new manufacturing facility will produce H/shafts, axles, and brake systems for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. Their operations will create at least 180 new jobs and represent an investment of more than $72 million in Liberty County.

"Economic development does not happen by accident, and the community's investment in the Tradeport East Business Center was not only an investment in your own future, but also allowed Seohan Auto Georgia to meet a challenging timeline to get up and running," said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. "Congratulations to Liberty County and Seohan Auto Georgia for demonstrating what can be accomplished through vision, collaboration, and dedication."

State Representative Al Williamssaid, "As the Liberty County Development Authority Board Chairman, I am proud to welcome Seohan to Liberty County. I was closely involved in the effort to locate this impressive manufacturing facility here, a process that began in November of 2022. There were other locations being considered, so we had to win this one for our community. Thanks to the tremendous effort of the Authority staff and my fellow board members working alongside community and state partners, we did just that."

ABOUT SEOHAN AUTO GEORGIA
Seohan Auto Georgia Corporation is a new subsidiary of Korea Movenex Co., Ltd which was established in 1974 and employs more than 2,800 employees globally. Korea Movenex possesses advanced technology and experience in the automotive parts industry. Rather than simply transferring value through distribution or sales operations, Korea Movenex strives to consistently create new value by developing more advanced technology and by supplying parts to collaborative partners. Through these initiatives the company envisions continuous growth as a socially and economically respected company.

ABOUT LIBERTY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The mission of the Liberty County Development Authority (LCDA) is to develop and promote industry for the public good and welfare of the county. To accomplish this mission the LCDA recruits industries looking for new locations. LCDA has also developed industrial parks; constructed shell buildings; developed retention and recruitment programs; supported educational and workforce development programs; and formed partnerships with other public and private entities. To learn more, visit comegrow.global.

ABOUT GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is the state's sales and marketing arm, the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a destination for arts and location for film and digital entertainment projects, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development. Visit georgia.org for more information.

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(L to R) Yong Suk Kim, Seohan Group Chairman; Luke Moses, LCDA Board; Melissa Carter Ray, LCDA Board; Mayor Karl Riles, LCDA Board; Sydne Smith, GDEcD COO; Yong Jun Kim, Seohan President of Sales Headquarters; Pat Wilson, GDECD Commissioner; Jung Kee Koo, Seohan Auto Georgia CEO; State Representative Al Williams, LCDA Board Chairman; Myon Han, Seohan Auto USA President; Liberty County Commission Chairman Donald Lovett, LCDA Board; Kristi Brigman, GDEcD Deputy Commissioner; Willa Lewis, LCDA Board; Marcus Sack, LCDA Board; Woon Dae Paek, Seohan Group Vice Chairman