Governor Ron DeSantis' International Diplomacy Tour.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held trade talks with South Korean officials in Seoul as part of his four-nation trip, expressing hopes to create more jobs by facilitating South Korean trade and investment in his state. DeSantis is considered the biggest challenger to former President Trump for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential race and is expected to announce his candidacy next month. Merchandise trade between Florida and South Korea exceeds $1.3 billion, making Florida the country’s 7th largest bilateral trade partner in the Asia and Middle East region.