Gyeonggi-do Governor Kim Dong-yeon said on the 12th, “I am convinced of the synergy of the innovation alliance.”
Governor Kim emphasized this in an article posted on his Facebook page that day, saying, “Michigan, the heart of the US mobility industry, and Gyeonggi-do discussed ways to strengthen the innovation alliance.”
Governor Kim said, “I met the governor of Michigan, a sister state of Gyeonggi-do. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is an influential person who is considered one of the Democratic presidential candidates. “Governor Whitmer pointed to the blue and yellow clothes she wore and gave her last name that she deliberately wore the colors of the school I attended,” she said.
“As part of that, we decided to make joint efforts to cooperate with Korean companies in Gyeonggi-do in the fields of electric vehicles, batteries, semiconductors, and new and renewable energy. Through this, we will create a synergistic effect that creates jobs for each other and revitalizes the economy.”
In addition, “Governor Whitmer promised to pay attention to the youth of Gyeonggi-do who are going to the University of Michigan this summer. He also emphasized that he did not forget to ask the governor to help in attracting the 2030 Busan Expo.”
Governor Kim said, “Finally, I invited Governor Whitmer to Gyeonggi-do, and he readily agreed.” . He discussed measures such as increasing production of electric vehicles (EVs) and leased vehicles to overcome IRAs with President John Robb and others.”
In addition, “Haechi decided to cooperate with the educational opportunities of Gyeonggi-do youth who are going to Michigan this summer and Mobility Department students at Gyeonggi-do University,” he said. “I gave Haechi a gift. “We forwarded Hatch’s request to Governor Whitmer and were promised the governor’s attendance at the large-scale laboratory completion ceremony scheduled for October.”
Next, Governor Kim said, “I am going to New York by night flight now. The main purpose of a visit to New York is to attract investment. In addition, as part of the innovation alliance, we will hold an AI cooperation round table with New York University (NYU).”
The Gyeonggi-do delegation headed by Governor Kim is visiting major cities in the US and Japan for 11 days from the 9th to the 19th with the goal of attracting foreign investment, expanding youth opportunities, and establishing an innovative alliance. This is the first overseas visit since taking office.
(Suwon = News 1)
Source: Donga
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