The U.S. subsidiary of a Korea-based manufacturer will invest $223 million to build a rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing plant in Columbus, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday.

The JS Link America project will create more than 520 jobs in Muscogee County.

“JS Link America strengthens Georgia’s role in securing the U.S. supply chain in industries such as aerospace, mobility, and energy,” Kemp said.

JS Link, founded in 2000, is a Korean biotechnology company specializing in research and development. Permanent magnets are a critical component in a variety of industries, including automobiles, wind turbines, elevators, home appliances, robotics, and consumer electronics.

“JS Link plans to be a part of a value chain focused entirely on Western nations to meet the growing demand for p

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