JS Link America Inc., a Korean biotechnology company and wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of JS Link, plans to establish operations in Columbus, Georgia. The $223 million project is expected to create 520 jobs in Muscogee County.
The investment will include the construction of a 130,000-square-foot rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility located at the Muscogee Technology Park. Operations are scheduled to begin in late 2027.
“From day one, Georgia’s economic development team, local community leadership in Columbus, and Georgia Power all welcomed JS Link with a pro-business approach. Georgia’s universities with their engineering programs also provide ready-made labor force for JS Link America,” said Mr. Jun Y. Lee, JS Link America Inc.’s CEO. “JS Link plans to be a part of a value chain focused entirely on Western nations to meet the growing demand for permanent magnets sourced from strategic allies such as Korea. This new chain will cover the entire process, from the procurement of essential rare-earth materials to the final manufacturing of the magnets.”…