Korean businesses' spending on lobbying in the United States has more than doubled over the past five years, data showed Wednesday, in line with their efforts to address Washington's industrial policies. In 2024, seven Korean conglomerates, including Samsung, Hyundai Motor and Hanwha, each spent more than $1 million on lobbying activities. Samsung Group, which holds Samsung Electronics Co. and Samsung SDI Co. under its wing, spent $8.62 million last year, the largest amount among all Korean conglomerates. SK Group spent $7.08 million, followed by Hanwha Group with $6.05 million. Hyundai Motor Group and Coupang spent $4.78 million and $3.31 million, respectively, on lobbying, the data showed.