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Kokomo, Indiana has become a focal point of South Korean investment in the American Midwest, led by a $6 billion commitment from StarPlus Energy—a joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung SDI—to build two EV battery plants.

In this episode of Inside the Investment, we speak with local leaders and community members to understand how this former automotive powerhouse is reinventing itself for the electric future. From the arrival of major Korean firms like Samsung SDI, Soulbrain MI, and Jaewon Industrial, to the creation of thousands of new jobs and a growing international community, we explore what this transformation means for Kokomo.

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