Market Testing & Case Studies

Operations

AAFES Shop Korea Operations

LinkONE is the official operations partner of KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), managing Shop Korea stores within AAFES retail channels on US military bases. Shop Korea serves as an offline retail and promotional space for Korean brands entering the US market.

•Local market testing for K-Beauty, K-Food, and lifestyle products
•Store operations, merchandising, promotions, and sales management
•Market validation based on real purchase data

Through AAFES Shop Korea operations, LinkONE delivers real execution results, not just strategy.

Store 1Los Angeles Air Force Base

Shop Korea retail display at Los Angeles Air Force Base

Shop Korea store interior at Los Angeles Air Force Base

Store 2Vandenberg Space Force Base

Shop Korea retail display at Vandenberg Space Force Base

Shop Korea store interior at Vandenberg Space Force Base

Store 3Edwards Air Force Base

Shop Korea retail display at Edwards Air Force Base

Shop Korea store interior at Edwards Air Force Base

Store 4Nellis Air Force Base

Shop Korea retail display at Nellis Air Force Base

Shop Korea store interior at Nellis Air Force Base

Market Testing & Case Studies

Operations

K-SBC Operations

LinkONE operates as the official partner of K-SBC (Korea-Seongnam Business Center), supporting Seongnam City and Korean SMEs with on-the-ground US market entry. K-SBC is not just a support program—it's an execution platform for real market validation in the US.

•US market entry strategy development and execution support
•Retail integration and operations
•Local management of distribution, marketing, and compliance

Through K-SBC operations, LinkONE reduces early-stage US market entry risks for Korean companies and connects them to real business opportunities.

Market Testing & Case Studies

Operations

KGallery Operations

(Coming Soon)

K Gallery is an online-offline curation platform that introduces trendy Korean lifestyle brands to the US market. Through K Gallery, LinkONE goes beyond product exhibition to design brand stories, consumer experiences, and market response together.

•Korean lifestyle brand curation
•Offline space-based brand experience design
•Always-on studio operations for live broadcasting
•Viral formation through digital channel integration

Launching in 2026

Market Testing & Case Studies

Operations

CHIMAC-FEST

CHIMAC-FEST is a global festival that connects K-Food, K-Beauty, and K-Culture with US consumers, centered around Korean chicken and beer. CHIMAC-FEST is one of LinkONE's flagship examples showcasing our on-the-ground global marketing execution capabilities.

2025 ORANGE COUNTY CHIMAC-FEST

Market Testing & Case Studies

Operations

US Trade Show Operations

LinkONE directly manages US trade show and exhibition operations for Korean companies and local governments entering the US market. Beyond simple booth participation support, we manage the entire process from planning to on-site operations and post-event performance management.

•US trade show strategy development and participation structure design
•Booth planning, installation, and on-site operations management
•Joint pavilion operations and coordination for participating companies and local governments
•Buyer engagement, on-site content, and media coordination
•Post-event lead organization and performance reports

LinkONE approaches trade shows not as one-time events, but as practical steps for validating US market entry.