LANSING – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer concluded an investment mission to South Korea and Taiwan, where the Team Michigan delegation strengthened relationships with global companies, advanced new opportunities in maritime manufacturing and key industries, and reinforced Michigan’s position as a destination for international investment.

The mission included meetings with Korean companies that have recently invested in Michigan, engagement with Gyeonggi Province leadership, and continued outreach to Taiwan’s advanced manufacturing and technology sectors.

“Michigan is competing on the global stage, and the best way to win is to build relationships and make sure companies know what we bring to the table,” said Governor Whitmer. “In South Korea and Taiwan, we deepened our relationships with companies already creating good-paying jobs in Michigan, and showed others considering where to make their next investment why our state is the best place to build the future. These new partnerships in shipbuilding, robotics, chips, and other industries will shape our economy for decades to come. Michigan has the talent and manufacturing know-how to compete with anyone, and we’ll keep working to bring more jobs, investments, and opportunity back home.”

“Investment missions allow Team Michigan to build the trust that turn conversations into opportunities for Michigan’s people, communities, and businesses,” said Quentin L. Messer, Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “During this mission, we deepened relationships with companies already investing in Michigan while positioning our state to compete for future investment. These relationships help Michigan companies reach new markets, strengthen supply chains, and create long-term employment and entrepreneurial opportunities that catalyze economic prosperity across our state.”