SEOUL, South Korea – Governor Ron DeSantis met with business executives and delivered remarks on Florida’s economic partnership with South Korea while visiting on an international trade mission. South Korea is the Governor’s second country on the mission, following a visit to Japan. Watch the Governor’s remarks below:   Video courtesy of the Office

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SEOUL, South Korea — Governor Ron DeSantis today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea-based LowCarbon Hydrogen Corporation to create a research hub for clean hydrogen technology in Florida. The company plans to develop a clean hydrogen facility in Polk County, Florida, and is set to break ground in June 2023.   The […] The po

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SEOUL, South Korea – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with Prime Minister Han Duck-Soo of South Korea to highlight the growing business relationship between Florida and South Korea. The Governor and First Lady were joined by Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella. Florida and South Korea have a […] The

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SEOUL, South Korea – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon to demonstrate Florida’s position as a strong leader in economic development and trade and reaffirm a sister state agreement between Florida and the Gyeonggi Province. The Governor was joined by Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella and Florida

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JERUSALEM, Israel — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered the keynote address at the Celebrate the Faces Israel event held at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem. The Governor spoke about his long track record of support for the U.S.-Israel alliance throughout his time in public service and laid out his vision for the future of the region and […]

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SEOUL, South Korea – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, joined by Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella and Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, met with Karl Kim, President of Hyundai Motor Group, and Hosung Song, President and CEO of Kia Corporation. At the meeting, the Governor and executives from each company discussed ways to expand […] The

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SEOUL, South Korea — Governor Ron DeSantis visited South Korea for his second stop during Florida’s trade mission. Governor DeSantis’ visit included meetings with South Korean leaders Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dung-yeon, in additon to key business executives including leaders from Hyundai and Kia.   Footage and

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Tallahassee — In response to the Florida Supreme Court’s decision today against the Governor’s advisory opinion request on Congressional Redistricting, Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book , offered the following statement:  “I commend the Florida Supreme Court Justices for their swift review of the Governor’s unprecedented moves in the legislative

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Governor Ron DeSantis with Japan Airlines Executive Director  Plans for direct flights from Japan to two major Florida airports   TOKYO, Japan — Governor Ron DeSantis met with executives from All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines to discuss new direct flight opportunities between Florida and Japan. The Governor was joined by Florida Secretary of Co

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TOKYO, Japan — Governor Ron DeSantis met with members of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to discuss Japan and Florida’s space and aerospace ecosystems, creating an alliance that will enhance Florida’s place in the global space economy. They also discussed an opportunity to host a joint space symposium parterning with Space Florida nex

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