BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Gov. Jeff Landry traveled to Seoul, South Korea to meet with government leaders who are considering investing in Louisiana. According to a release, Landry plans to participate in multiple meetings with executives and government leaders to strengthen relationships with South Korean companies currently doing business in Louisiana and those planning to in the future. South Korea is one of Louisiana's largest export and import markets with a total combined value of $4.55 billion in 2023. “Business success begins with building strong relationships. I promised Louisiana that we would focus on the businesses and industries that built this state, and South Korea has a long history of business relationships with Louisiana. We look forward to our work this week with Secretary Bourgeois to enhance those relationships and bring more jobs and investment back to our state," said Landry. Alongside Landry, other Louisiana leaders include Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois, LED Chief Business Development Officer Paige Carter, LED Director of Business Development Jacob Ellis, Chairman of the Louisiana Board of International Commerce Greg Rusovich and Senator Eddie Lambert. Baton Rouge animal rescue takes in 17 cats from North Carolina after shelters flood “The logistical advantages of doing business in Louisiana have placed the state at the epicenter of world trade for centuries,” said Bourgeois. “Our leadership in energy innovation, coupled with the expansion of our port network and container terminal capacity, have created unique advantages in the intense competition among states vying for new foreign investment. By proactively enhancing alliances with important trading partners like South Korea, the governor is positioning Louisiana to win.” Latest News Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana leaders visit South Korea to create business partnerships Steve Bannon released from prison one week out from Election Day 5 things to watch for in Harris's speech at the Ellipse Special report: Horse units patrol border from dusk till dawn 95-year-old World War 2 veteran reflects on military career