01 Korea Desk · Now open in Jersey City
Free, in-language business help.
Clear information. Practical guidance. A better starting point for doing business in Jersey City.
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02 Request assistance
Tell us what's going on.
Three questions, about thirty seconds. A Korea Desk coordinator will call you within 24 hours. Free, always.
What happens next
- A coordinator calls you within 24 hours, in Korean or English.
- We set a time that works around your business hours, not City office hours.
- You come in with your papers. You leave with something written.
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Contact
- Hours
- Mondays by appointment
- Phone
- 201-224-7500
- Text
- 201-923-0773
- info@koreadesk.org
The request form is the fastest way to start. Phone, text, and email are available as alternatives.
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What owners bring to the Desk
- Before a lease
- Check whether the space is allowed for your business before you pay a deposit. This is the most expensive mistake we see.
- A letter from the City
- What it says, when it's due, and what fixes it.
- Programs you may qualify for
- Tax benefits, financing, certifications — and help with the application.
- Permits and financing
- What you need, in what order, and who to see.
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What you leave with
- A written report in Korean and English: what your business may qualify for, what it is worth, and what each program requires
- Help completing the applications
- An introduction to the right person at the agency or City department — and follow-up until it's resolved
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Who runs the Desk
Korea Desk is a program of KCED Foundation Inc., an independent New Jersey nonprofit recognized as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3). Its founder has published community media in Korean in this region for twenty-six years, across 302 issues of KORISE/Mom&I.
It is free. It is not a government office. It gives no legal, tax, or immigration advice, handles no money, and accepts nothing in return for a referral.
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Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Always. No business owner is charged for any service.
Is this a City office?
No. Korea Desk is run by KCED Foundation, an independent nonprofit. We connect you to the City and agency offices that run each program.
Do I have to be Korean?
No. Any business owner in Jersey City is welcome. We work in Korean and English. If you need another language, tell us and we will help you find where to go.
My business isn't open yet.
That's the best time to come — before you sign a lease.
Will you tell anyone what I said?
No. We share information only when you ask us to introduce you to someone. Reports to partners and funders are in aggregate and never identify you or your business.
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Visit the Desk
Korea Desk is open. Appointments are scheduled on Mondays. Call 201-224-7500, text 201-923-0773, or email info@koreadesk.org.
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Refer a business
Community organizations and business-support partners can direct business owners to KoreaDesk.org to request assistance.
koreadesk.org/request.html
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For partners
A language layer on business services the City and its agencies already provide. No municipal appropriation is requested. Quarterly reporting in aggregate.
Why this exists, and the model behind it →
Contact: media@kcedfoundation.org