Kemp Sets Economic Development Trip To South Korea

Gov. Brian Kemp took the unusual step of opening an online application portal and invited everyone from ordinary Georgians to congressmen to apply.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced plans Wednesday for an economic development trip to South Korea, his first overseas trip as governor.

Kemp said the trip will include four days of business meetings with existing partners and companies considering investing in Georgia, as well as a meeting with the country’s prime minister, Lee Nak-yon.

The trip is scheduled to take place from June 22 through June 28.