City Leaders Emphasize Support for Korean Businesses and Collaboration
Lawrenceville city officials have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties with the Korean-American community in Gwinnett County, sharing their vision for urban development and highlighting opportunities for business collaboration.
On February 26, the city hosted a luncheon at Lawrenceville City Hall, co-organized by Georgia Community Aid (President Cheonghee Park) and the Korean Veterans Association of the Southeastern U.S. (President Kyungseop Jang).
The event was attended by Mayor David Still, City Manager Chuck Warbington, Planning & Development Director Todd Hargrove, and Police Chief John Mullin, Councilmember Marlene Taylor-Crawford, Councilmember Victoria Jones, City Attorney & Solicitor Frank Hartley,
and Assistant City Manager Barry Mock.
Key representatives from the Korean-American community, including World-OKTA Vice President Hyoeun Park and former Honam Association President Yongseon Jung, also participated in discussions on business growth and city-community collaboration.
A Thriving City with Expanding Development Projects
Mayor David Still described Lawrenceville as the seat of Gwinnett County’s government and emphasized the city’s focus on urban development and housing expansion in response to the area’s growing population.
“Major development projects are underway, including the expansion of the Northside Hospital campus—the largest in Georgia—and the construction of a new Hilton Hotel,” Mayor Still stated.
City Manager Chuck Warbington outlined Lawrenceville’s ongoing efforts to incorporate 19,000 residents from unincorporated areas of Gwinnett County into the city.
“As our city continues to grow, we actively welcome all types of businesses, including those from the Korean-American community,” Warbington said.
He also highlighted resources available for small businesses and emphasized the city’s intention to collaborate closely with Korean media to support business expansion.
Korean Community Leaders Express Commitment to Partnership
Kyungseop Jang, President of the Korean Veterans Association, emphasized the rapid growth of the Korean-American community in Atlanta.
“We are committed to fostering a mutually beneficial relationship between the Korean community and both Gwinnett County and the City of Lawrenceville,” he stated.
Georgia Community Aid President Cheonghee Park echoed this sentiment, expressing the Korean community’s increasing role in various sectors and their willingness to strengthen engagement with city officials.
“As the Korean-American community continues to make significant contributions across many industries, we look forward to creating more opportunities for collaboration with the city,” Park said.
Police Chief John Mullin stressed the importance of cooperation between local law enforcement and Korean community organizations to ensure safety and promote diversity in Lawrenceville.
“We value inclusivity, and we encourage the Korean-American community to take an active role in shaping Lawrenceville’s multicultural identity,” Mullin noted.
Building a Stronger Future Together
As the event concluded, Cheonghee Park reaffirmed her commitment to organizing future meetings between the Korean community and Lawrenceville city officials.
“We will continue fostering strong partnerships with the city government to ensure mutual growth and development,” she stated.
With Lawrenceville’s expanding business landscape and commitment to diversity, the city is positioning itself as a welcoming hub for Korean entrepreneurs and community leaders, paving the way for greater collaboration and shared success.
