Oregon Governor Tina Kotek led a trade mission to Japan and South Korea last week to explore export opportunities in advanced technology and agriculture, as well as to secure a nonstop flight between Portland and Asia.

The Oregon delegation consisted of key industry leaders and agencies who, collectively, attended 100 meetings to deepen economic strengths, expand trade investment opportunities, and promote tourism.

The Export Market with Japan and South Korea Yielded $2.5 Billion in Trade Last Year

On her return home, Kotek reminded that Japan and South Korea are among Oregon’s top 10 export markets, with $2.5 billion in trade in 2024. She said the trade mission made concentrated efforts ‘to ease market restrictions on agricultural products and regain a nonstop flight to Asia.’

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