South Korean company to open Clarksville HQ as part of largest single corporate investment in state history

Korea Zinc announced the company will invest more than $6.6 billion in new production facilities in Clarksville and rural Smith County. The facilities are first U.S. locations for the world’s leading comprehensive nonferrous metal manufacturer and the largest single private corporate investment made in state history. Korea Zinc will create 420 new jobs in Clarksville as well as an additional 320 jobs in Smith County in the next five years. The company will construct a new facility in Clarksville to house their U.S. headquarters as well as manufacturing operations. The company, known for its commitment to community engagement, education and environmental sustainability, plans to acquire and invest in several locations statewide.