SEOUL, Republic of Korea – On Monday, March 11, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders concluded her trade mission to the Republic of Korea (ROK) with a meeting with His Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol, President of ROK. Sanders’ spokeswoman Alexa Henning released the following statement: 

“Governor Sanders thanked President Yoon for his hospitality and provided an update on her conversations with Korean businesses and investment opportunities in Arkansas. President Yoon expressed that with a friendly business climate, including low taxes, and a supply of energy resources, including lithium, ROK companies would rightly be interested in Arkansas. President Yoon said his government is committed to helping Korean companies invest in the United States and Governor Sanders said that increased investment and trade is key to countering the Chinese Communist Party. The Governor invited President Yoon to visit Arkansas the next time he is in the United States, and President Yoon applauded Governor Sanders for the state’s efforts to foster strong Korean communities. President Yoon also expressed his appreciation for the 6,000 Arkansans who served in the Korean War. Governor Sanders told the President that the trip had been productive with lots of opportunity ahead to strengthen ties even further between Arkansas and ROK.”