Several US state governors have recently visited South Korea to strengthen ties with Korean companies and attract foreign investments. The visits have been part of a trend, with four governors from the Midwest and the South making trips to Korea this year. During these visits, the governors met with top executives of major Korean conglomerates such as Samsung Electronics, SK Group, and LG Group. The goal has been to foster relationships and encourage Korean companies to invest in their states, offering attractive support programs and incentives. Korean companies have been increasing their investments in the US, with a significant portion of Korea's overseas direct investment going to the US. The governors have been eager to capitalize on this trend, aiming to secure investments from Korean companies. For example, Samsung Electronics plans to build a $45 billion semiconductor manufacturing plant in Texas, while Georgia has attracted investments from Hyundai Motor Group, LG Energy Solution, and SK On for electric vehicle and battery manufacturing plants. The governors have been actively promoting their states as ideal investment destinations, emphasizing factors such as aggressive incentive packages, geographical benefits, and access to talent pools. Overall, the visits by US state governors to Korea have been focused on strengthening economic ties and attracting foreign investments from Korean companies. The governors have been proactive in showcasing the advantages of their states and offering attractive support programs to entice Korean businesses to invest in their respective regions.