Yoon Meets Michigan Governor of the U.S.... "Requesting Interest and Support for Our Companies"

Governor Witmer "Will Pay Attention to Protect the Rights of the Korean Community"

President Yoon Suk-yeol met with the Governor of Michigan, USA, on the 7th and requested state-level attention and support for Korean companies.

On the same day, President Yoon met with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who is visiting Korea, at the Yongsan Presidential Office, according to the presidential office.

President Yoon stated, "Among all countries investing in Michigan, Korea ranks second in investment scale," evaluating that economic cooperation between the two sides is actively taking place.

He especially emphasized that excellent Korean companies investing in Michigan, where the automobile industry and heavy industry are developed, are creating jobs in the region and contributing to the diversification of key industries and supply chains, thus requiring support from the state of Michigan.

President Yoon Suk-yeol is shaking hands and taking a commemorative photo with Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, USA, at the Yongsan Presidential Office building in Seoul on the 7th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

He also actively mentioned that following last year's state visit to the U.S. marking the 70th anniversary of the Korea-U.S. alliance, cooperation between Korea and the U.S. has been strengthened in all fields including extended deterrence, economic security, advanced technology, and cultural and human exchanges.

President Yoon also evaluated that the approximately 60,000 Koreans residing in Michigan are active in various sectors and serve as a foundation for expanding Korea-U.S. exchanges.

Governor Whitmer expressed gratitude for Korea's investment in Michigan and requested, "We hope to strengthen cooperation in economic security fields such as electric vehicle batteries."

Furthermore, she responded by stating that the Korean community in Michigan contributes to various fields in the region and pledged to actively pay attention to the enhancement of rights and development of the Korean community.

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