Your Gateway to
Nevada and Beyond.
Driving Growth. Connecting Cultures. Building the Future.
Where Innovation Meets Opportunity.
Where Innovation Meets Opportunity.
Who We Are
We are dedicated to driving Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by introducing South Korea’s most advanced technological innovations - spanning Advanced Manufacturing (Mobility, CleanTech), Renewable Energy & WaterTech, Mining, Smart Agriculture, Next-Generation Tech (AI, MedTech, & Smart Cities), and Sports & Gaming - using Nevada as the strategic hub to deploy these advancements into the rapidly expanding regional economies of the American Southwest.
K-BIC is a Nevada-based nonprofit organization headquartered in Las Vegas, with a regional office in Reno. It was established with a singular mission: to serve as the premier economic bridge between the Republic of Korea and the State of Nevada.
No corporate income tax, personal income tax, franchise tax, inventory tax, inheritance or gift tax, or estate tax
Low-cost startup, regulatory, licensing, and annual fees
Supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs, startups and corporations
Right-to-work state with able and willing workforce
Has a central, geostrategic location on the West Coast, near national and international ports
Major international airports located in Las Vegas and Reno
Why Nevada?
Meet a state where the quality of life drives quality companies.
A place where opportunity stretches from the skylines of Las Vegas and Reno to the quieter corners of an impressively expansive state.
It’s here where all of the pieces of economic success come together: innovative workforce training programs, business-friendly communities, and supportive leaders.
It’s a state of opportunity and it’s waiting for you.
Launch & Relocate: We assist everyone from startups to major companies in moving their headquarters to Nevada.
Global Competitiveness: We bridge the gap between Korean innovation and the Nevada economy.
Business Support System: We assist businesses in connecting with local, state, and federal government agencies, universities, and the private sector throughout Nevada and beyond.
Nevada Business Ecosystem:
AI and Tech
Advanced Manufacturing
Clean Energy & Mining
Sports Tech & Entertainment
Tourism & Hospitality Tech
Healthcare & Biotech
Our Team
JOHN KWON
Co-Founder
Executive Director
SEUNG-ROCK BEACK
Co-Founder
President
JINA KIM
Administrative
Assistant
HELEN KWON
Director of
Operations
MATT WESTFIELD
Regional Liaison
Northern Nevada
CYNTHIA BUCK
Advisory Board
Member
BERNARD BERMUDEZ
Advisory Board
Member
RYAN TSUI
Advisory Board
Member
PETER KEO
Advisory Board
Member
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PAST EVENTS
2026 Pre-CES Annual Summit
Canyon Gate Country Club - Las Vegas
UPCOMING EVENTS
Inaugural Celebration Receptions
April 24, 2026 Las Vegas - Registration Link
April 27, 2026 Reno - Registration Link
UPCOMING EVENTS
2026 COSMOPROF Beauty
July 13 - 15, 2026 Las Vegas
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
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