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Readout of Governor Youngkin's Meeting with Prime Minister of South Korea Han Duck-Soo

Government and Politics

April 27, 2023

From: Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Governor Glenn Youngkin met with Prime Minister of South Korea Han Duck-Soo to discuss the future of the bilateral trade relationship between South Korea and the Commonwealth.  

“The continued friendship between Virginia and South Korea is critical,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “With Virginia’s excellent educational institutions, developing workforce programs, growing business ready sites and increasingly competitive tax profile, Virginia looks forward to growing as a prime business partner for South Korea.”  

The Commonwealth celebrates a strong relationship between Virginia and South Korea in business, trade and education. 

For instance, the George Mason University Korea campus partnership offers students the unique opportunity to spend three years at GMU Korea in Songdo and one year in the U.S. at the campus in Fairfax, Virginia. Top opportunities for Virginia and South Korean trade partnership extends to the sectors of Defense and Aerospace, Medical Devices, Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics and Agriculture.