Korean Company Brings 440 Jobs to Indiana at $28/Hour

A small Indiana city just landed a major win for American manufacturing and working families.

Hanjung America Corp., a South Korean technology and automotive components company, broke ground this week on its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Huntington, Indiana. The plant will create more than 440 jobs with an average hourly wage exceeding $28 when fully operational.

The company chose Huntington's Riverfork West Industrial Park for its new factory, which will produce advanced energy storage technology. Operations will begin with 300 workers and expand as production ramps up.

Indiana offered up to $4.5 million in performance-based tax credits to attract the investment, meaning Hanjung only receives benefits after actually creating jobs and making investments. The state also committed training grants and business investment credits based on the company's plan to create more than 500 positions statewide.

Huntington City Council approved a 10-year property tax phase-in to support the company's growth in the community. The arrangement helps Hanjung manage startup costs while ensuring the job creation moves forward.

The technology Hanjung produces matters beyond just employment numbers. The company manufactures components that make energy storage safer and more effective, which directly impacts electricity costs for consumers across the power grid.

The Ripple Effect

This investment signals growing confidence in America's skilled manufacturing workforce. Governor Mike Braun noted that Hanjung's decision to locate in Indiana demonstrates the strength and commitment of the state's workers in advanced manufacturing.

The facility will support two critical sectors: energy storage and automotive manufacturing. Both industries are experiencing rapid growth as transportation and power systems evolve toward cleaner, more efficient technologies.

For Huntington, a city of roughly 17,000 residents, landing 440 jobs represents transformative economic impact. These positions offer wages well above typical retail or service jobs, providing family-supporting incomes that strengthen the entire community.

The energy storage components manufactured at the new facility will help stabilize power grids and reduce costs for consumers nationwide. As renewable energy sources require better storage solutions, technologies like Hanjung produces become increasingly vital to affordable electricity.

Mayor Richard Strick emphasized that Huntington's workforce will once again demonstrate what makes the community special in the global economy. The city has successfully attracted international investment by building a reputation for skilled, dedicated workers.

Good-paying manufacturing jobs are returning to American communities, one groundbreaking at a time.