Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, First Lady Janet Holcomb, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) delegation concluded their first day in Seoul, Korea, with a productive series of meetings with global business leaders, industry stakeholders and government officials aimed at strengthening economic ties between Indiana and South Korea.
“Already one of our top international trading partners, South Korea offers industry alignment in automotive, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and other industries, meaning the Indiana-Korea relationship is bursting with potential for increased investment,” said Holcomb. “It was also an honor for our delegation to visit with Hoosier servicemen and women stationed here. On behalf of 6.7 million Hoosiers I thanked them and their families for their service to our state and nation.”
In the evening, the Indiana diplomats and the delegation hosted a Friends of Indiana reception with U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Robert Rapson to convene business executives, government officials and academic stakeholders, and thank them for their many contributions to the growing Indiana-South Korea partnership.
