About KAMDA

Korean American Medical Devices Association (KAMDA) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization established on March 11, 2025, to serve as a strategic bridge between Korea and the United States in the rapidly evolving medical device industry. As a platform for dialogue, education, and industry engagement, KAMDA brings together professionals, innovators, and institutions to address regulatory, commercial, and scientific challenges across borders.

재미한인의료산업협회

Mission

To strengthen the global medtech ecosystem by fostering collaboration, enhancing regulatory understanding, and accelerating innovation between Korean and American medical device communities.

Vision

To become the leading cross-border hub for medical device professionals, enabling safe and effective market entry, global partnerships, and sustainable growth through knowledge-sharing and advocacy.

What KAMDA does

Promoting collaboration among U.S.-based medical device corporations.
Supporting Korea-based firms expanding into the U.S. market.
Mentoring future leaders.
Providing regulatory guidance and education.

Young H Choi speaking into a microphone at KAMDA's founding meeting. — Young H Choi at the founding meeting, March 11, 2025.

A welcome from the president

KAMDA was established to provide practical support for Korean medical device companies seeking to enter and expand in the U.S. market, through collaboration with U.S.-based medical device firms.

Moving forward, KAMDA will serve as a vital bridge between the Korean and American medical industries, offering regulatory guidance, fostering technological partnerships, attracting investment, and building strong networks. We look forward to growing together and creating greater impact on the global stage.

Young H ChoiPresident, KAMDA · Chairman, Access Bio Inc.

Leadership

The 2025 conference organizing committee, as published by KAMDA.

Young H Choi President and Co-Chair Access Bio Inc.
HeaYeon Lee, Ph.D. Vice President and Conference Chair MARA Nanotech, Inc.
James B Chang, Ph.D. Vice President and Co-Chair Nano-Ditech Corp.
Jung Hee Cho, Ph.D. Executive Secretary LabGenomics USA LLC
J. Jay Han, Ph.D. Treasurer Target Health LLC
Curie Choi Operations Committee Immunostics Inc.
Jina Ha Publicity Committee Nano-Ditech Corp.
YoungTae Seo Sponsorship Committee MARA Nanotech New York Inc.

The first year

March 11, 2025Founding meeting at Access Bio Inc., New Jersey.Read the post (Korean)
April 22, 2025Leadership meeting with Consul General Kim Ui-hwan, Consulate General of Korea in New York.Read the post (Korean)
June 11, 2025Second Consulate meeting on the industry's status and U.S. expansion plans.Read the post (Korean)
August 2025IRS recognition as a 501(c)(3) public charity.
October 23, 2025The 1st KAMDA Conference at Reed Smith LLP, New York.

All KAMDA news

Five KAMDA leaders standing between the Korean and U.S. flags at the Consulate General of Korea in New York. — Consulate General of Korea in New York, April 22, 2025.

The purpose of the organization is exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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