Suwon Designates Andrew Kim, CEO of LaserWeld Technology, as Investment Promotion Ambassador
Suwon (Mayor Lee Jae-joon) has designated Andrew Kim, CEO of LaserWeld Technology Co., Ltd., as the city's investment promotion ambassador.
The appointment ceremony was held on the 26th during a dinner with executives of participating companies ahead of the 'International Semiconductor Industry Group Executive Summit 2026 (ISIG Executive Summit Korea 2026)' at Suwon Convention Center's Convention Hall. Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-joon presented the appointment certificate to CEO Andrew Kim.
Suwon plans to appoint private sector experts with expertise in cutting-edge industries and global networks as investment promotion ambassadors to effectively promote the superior investment environment of the 'Suwon Economic Free Zone' and Suwon's research and industrial foundation at home and abroad, while strengthening global investment attraction activities.
Additionally, the city plans to integrate the experience and credibility of LaserWeld Technology Co., Ltd., which has invested in Suwon, into its investment attraction activities, and expand contact points with overseas companies focusing on cutting-edge industries including semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotechnology.
Mayor Lee Jae-joon of Suwon said, "CEO Andrew Kim, who chose Suwon to invest and has grown his business, is now becoming our partner in promoting Suwon's charm to the world," and expressed expectations that "the CEO's rich experience and expertise will be a great asset in conveying Suwon's competitiveness and potential to overseas companies."
LaserWeld Technology Co., Ltd., a global leader in laser jet soldering systems for smartphone camera module components, is the ninth company to sign an investment agreement with Suwon City. Following the agreement signed in November 2024, the company has significantly expanded its research and development (R&D) and manufacturing base. It provides advanced solutions optimized for the smartphone, semiconductor, and advanced packaging industries by converging laser optics, precision processing, vision (Vision/AOI), and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
The company counts major global information technology (IT) and manufacturing companies such as Samsung, Apple, LG, and Foxconn as customers. It operates its business through a vast global network spanning South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, India, the United States, and beyond.