Quick answer: The best-known Korean companies in New Jersey are LG Electronics USA in Englewood Cliffs, plus Korean banks, logistics firms, and food brands clustered in Fort Lee, Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park, and Teaneck. Samsung Electronics America is relocating its U.S. headquarters to Plano, Texas, by the end of 2026. In New York City, Korean banks and financial firms are the main employers. Common openings include bilingual admin, finance, sales, logistics, and marketing.
Korean companies in New Jersey have long been concentrated in a few square miles of Bergen County, just across the George Washington Bridge from Manhattan. That map is changing in 2026, with Samsung moving its U.S. headquarters to Texas, but plenty of Korean employers are staying put and still hiring.
This guide covers who is here across New Jersey and New York City, what kinds of jobs they offer, and where to look. Everything is based on public information, so you can verify it before you apply.
Key takeaways
- Samsung is leaving New Jersey, but LG Electronics USA is still headquartered in Englewood Cliffs.
- Korean companies in New Jersey cluster in Fort Lee, Palisades Park, Englewood Cliffs, Ridgefield Park, and Teaneck.
- New York City is the hub for Korean banks and financial firms.
- Logistics, food, and consumer brands quietly hire a lot of business staff.
- Bilingual Korean helps, but many roles hire on finance, logistics, or sales skills first.
The Big Change: Samsung’s Move to Texas
For decades, Samsung Electronics America was the anchor of Korean companies in New Jersey. It moved its headquarters from Ridgefield Park to a new campus in Englewood Cliffs in 2025. Then on June 1, 2026, Samsung announced it would relocate its U.S. headquarters to Plano, Texas, by the end of 2026, as NJBIZ reported.
A New Jersey WARN filing later listed 739 affected roles at the Englewood Cliffs site, and press reports said many affected employees were offered relocation. Samsung SDS America in Ridgefield Park also filed a notice covering about 179 roles.
What this means for you: if you want a Samsung corporate job, Texas is now the main target. Our guide to Korean companies in Texas covers the Plano campus. If you want to stay in the New York area, the rest of this list is where to focus.
Major Korean Companies in New Jersey
LG Electronics USA (Englewood Cliffs)
LG Electronics USA, the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, is headquartered on Sylvan Avenue in Englewood Cliffs. It is now the largest corporate office among Korean companies in New Jersey. Hiring covers sales, marketing, product management, finance, supply chain, HR, IT, and customer experience for TVs, appliances, and B2B products.
Logistics and trading
Korean logistics companies need people close to the Port of New York and New Jersey. A few public examples:
- LX Pantos: The Korean global logistics company opened its Americas regional headquarters in Teaneck in May 2026, according to ROI-NJ.
- Hyundai Glovis: Lists an office in Fort Lee and a port location in Elizabeth on its U.S. locations page.
- Smaller trading firms: Bergen County has many Korean import, export, and distribution companies that rarely make headlines but hire steadily.
Food and consumer brands
- CJ: CJ Foodville USA, which runs the Tous Les Jours bakery brand, has an office in Fort Lee, and CJ Foods lists a warehouse in Monroe, NJ.
- Nongshim: Its U.S. headquarters and plant are in California, but it lists a regional office in Fort Lee and a distribution and sales office in Cranbury, NJ.
- Paris Baguette: The bakery chain’s North American headquarters is in Bergen County.
- H Mart: Technically a Korean-American company, founded in Queens, but headquartered in Bergen County and a major employer in the corridor.
Banks and insurance in New Jersey
Banks are some of the steadiest Korean companies in New Jersey. Hana Bank USA has its main office in Fort Lee. Shinhan Bank America and Woori America Bank both run branches in Fort Lee and Palisades Park, and KB Insurance lists a U.S. branch office in Ridgefield Park. Branch roles often need bilingual customer service skills.
Korean Companies in New York City
Manhattan is where Korean finance lives. Corporate banking, trade finance, compliance, and treasury roles are concentrated here rather than across the river.
- Shinhan Bank America and Woori America Bank: Both headquartered in Manhattan, with branches in Queens and northern New Jersey.
- KB Kookmin Bank New York Branch: Focused on corporate banking. KB Financial also lists a securities affiliate in Midtown.
- Korea Development Bank New York Branch: A state-run policy bank with a Manhattan branch.
- Amorepacific US: The Korean beauty group behind brands like Laneige and Sulwhasoo lists its U.S. office in Manhattan.
Queens, especially Flushing and Bayside, adds a dense layer of Korean-owned small businesses, from accounting firms to clinics to retailers.
The Bergen County Korean Business Corridor
Palisades Park has one of the highest shares of Korean-American residents of any U.S. town, and nearby Fort Lee, Leonia, and Englewood Cliffs are not far behind. Broad Avenue in Palisades Park and Main Street in Fort Lee are lined with Korean banks, restaurants, law offices, and service businesses.
This is why so many Korean companies in New Jersey keep offices here even when their warehouses or plants are elsewhere. Clients, staff, and partners are close by, and Manhattan is a short commute.
| Area | Public examples | Typical roles |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood Cliffs | LG Electronics USA | Sales, marketing, product, finance, HR, IT |
| Fort Lee | Hana Bank USA, CJ Foodville USA, Hyundai Glovis, Nongshim regional office | Banking, logistics, sales, admin |
| Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park | Bank branches, KB Insurance, Samsung SDS America | Customer service, insurance, IT |
| Teaneck | LX Pantos Americas HQ | Logistics, operations, sales |
| Central NJ (Cranbury, Monroe, Elizabeth) | Food and logistics warehouses | Warehouse operations, supply chain |
| Manhattan | Shinhan, Woori, KB Kookmin, KDB, Amorepacific US | Corporate banking, compliance, finance, marketing |
Smaller Korean companies can be a launchpad. One pattern I see again and again when sourcing candidates: people in finance and purchasing who start at Korean companies in this area often build solid experience there and then move on to American companies.
Bilingual skills plus hands-on experience with Korean business practices is a combination many employers value. If a smaller Korean trading, logistics, or food company is hiring in finance or purchasing, do not overlook it. It can be a strong first step in a longer career.
Jobs at Korean Companies in New Jersey and New York
Bilingual admin and coordination
Executive assistants, office managers, and coordinators who can handle email and calls with headquarters in Korea are always in demand. These jobs are often the entry point for new grads and career changers.
Finance, accounting, and compliance
Korean banks in New York need compliance analysts, BSA/AML specialists, credit analysts, and operations staff. Subsidiaries in New Jersey need accountants who can close the books and report to a parent company on Korean deadlines.
Sales and account management
Electronics, food, and cosmetics brands all need people who understand U.S. retail buyers. Experience with major retailers or distributors is often valued more than Korean language ability.
Logistics and supply chain
Freight forwarding, customs coordination, import operations, and warehouse supervision roles are common at Korean companies in New Jersey because of the port. Licensed customs brokers and people with freight software experience stand out.
Marketing
K-food and K-beauty brands are growing fast in the U.S., and they need marketers who know American consumers, social media, and retail promotions. Several food and beauty brands among Korean companies in New Jersey and New York hire for exactly this. If you are new to Korean employers, our Korean work culture guide explains what day-to-day work is often like.
Getting ready for your first interview with a Korean employer? Get the free Korean Company Interview Playbook for the questions that come up most and how to answer them.
Where to Look for Openings
- Company career pages: Larger employers like LG Electronics USA and the Korean banks post openings on their own sites first.
- LinkedIn: Follow the companies above. Many smaller Korean companies in New Jersey post only on LinkedIn or Indeed.
- Korean-language job boards: Korean community job sites and newspapers often list bilingual roles that never reach English boards.
- Business groups: The Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the USA (KOCHAM) and local Korean-American chambers host events where hiring managers show up.
- Recruiters: Many mid-size Korean subsidiaries rely on outside recruiters for U.S. hiring.
When you apply, describe your language level honestly. Our guide to listing Korean on your resume shows how. Once an offer comes, read how to negotiate salary at a Korean company before you reply.
FAQ
Do I need to speak Korean to work at Korean companies in New Jersey?
Not for every role. Large subsidiaries hire many English-only staff for sales, finance, and IT. Smaller firms and bank branches are more likely to require Korean because they work closely with Korean-speaking customers or headquarters.
Is Samsung still hiring in New Jersey?
Samsung Electronics America is moving its U.S. headquarters to Plano by the end of 2026, so most new corporate hiring is expected in Texas. Check Samsung’s careers site for any roles that remain in the area.
Which town has the most Korean companies?
Fort Lee and Englewood Cliffs host many of the corporate offices, while Palisades Park has the densest Korean retail and service strip. Manhattan leads for finance.
Are these good jobs for new grads?
Often, yes. Coordinator, analyst, and associate roles at Korean subsidiaries can give early responsibility and exposure to international business. Ask about training and promotion paths during the interview.
Samsung’s exit changes the headline, but the Korean business community across the river from Manhattan is still deep. Focus on LG, the banks, logistics, and the growing food and beauty brands, and you will find more Korean companies in New Jersey hiring than most job seekers expect.
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