Gyeongbuk Province Signs $2 Million Export Agreement in the United States

Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Greater New York Invests $1 Million in Export Investment Marketing for Gyeongbuk Province

36 Gyeongbuk Companies Participate in LA Korean Festival Excellent Agricultural and Marine Products Expo, Accelerating

Gyeongbuk Province Signs Marketing Investment Memorandum of Understanding with New York Korean American Chamber of Commerce.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gui-yeol] The Gyeongbuk Province economic and trade delegation, led by Governor Lee Cheol-woo, signed a marketing investment agreement worth $1 million with the Korean American Chamber of Commerce of New York State on the 24th.

The Korean American Chamber of Commerce of New York State originated from the 'New York Korean Businessmen's Association' founded in September 1977, renamed as the 'New York Korean American Chamber of Commerce' in 1994, and since 2006 has been an economic cooperation body for Korean businesspeople active in the three states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

At the event, Governor Lee and Kim Sung-kwon, president of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce of New York State, promised investment for establishing and managing marketing strategies for Gyeongbuk companies and explored ways to link Gyeongbuk Province's trade policies for export diversification.

Following this, Garam of Nature, a representative cosmetics manufacturer of Gyeongbuk, also signed a $1 million export contract with Korean Cultural in the local area.

Garam of Nature also signed a $1 million export contract with Korean Cultural in the local area.

In the afternoon, the delegation moved to visit the LA Korean Festival Excellent Agricultural and Marine Products Expo exhibition hall, where they closely examined products from 36 participating companies and directly tasted excellent processed agricultural products from Gyeongbuk Province, such as Mungyeong Miso and Omija.

To the representatives participating in the exhibition that day, they promised, "We will implement various export support policies to make Gyeongbuk's agricultural and marine products ingredients in world cuisine."

Next, they headed to Olympic Boulevard, where the highlight of the LA Korean Festival, the 'Korean Parade,' was held.

Governor Lee Cheol-woo was selected as the Grand Marshal representing Korea to lead the parade symbolizing friendship and unity between the Korean community and the mainstream American society.

The Korean Parade, which lasted for two hours from 3 p.m. local time, unfolded as a grand march pledging a new leap and progress for the Korean community ahead of the 120th anniversary of Korean immigration next year.

Governor Lee, alongside Chairman Bae Han-cheol of the Provincial Council, rode in the Grand Marshal vehicle, passing through the center of LA Koreatown, home to 110,000 residents, receiving enthusiastic welcomes from the Korean residents.

After the vehicle procession ended, Governor Lee met with Rick Joseph Caruso, a candidate for LA mayor, and Park Hyung-man, chairman of the Southern California Academy, urging them to work for the advancement of the Korean community's rights.

Congresswoman Michelle Steel receives a Congressional Commendation Award.

For the final schedule, Governor Lee met with U.S. Congresswoman Michelle Park Steel (California), overseas advisory committee members, and LA area businesspeople, expressing deep gratitude for their efforts in promoting Korea's national prestige abroad and engaging in meaningful discussions regarding Gyeongbuk's export expansion and policies for the Korean community.

Concluding the three-day, two-night visit to LA, Governor Lee Cheol-woo stated, "We will actively target the United States, our largest market, to expand regional exports and further boost the economy to create a happy Gyeongbuk for our residents."

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