SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday to explore avenues for enhancing the South Korea-U.S. alliance. The discussion, held at the presidential office, highlighted potential areas for deeper cooperation between South Korea and the state of Arkansas.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Governor Sanders, who is on a trade mission visiting both South Korea and Japan, engaged in talks aiming to reinforce the longstanding alliance, which is expanding into a global partnership. During the meeting, President Yoon underscored the historical connections between South Korea and Arkansas, notably referencing General Douglas MacArthur's role in the Korean War. Furthermore, Sanders expressed her aspirations for increased business interactions, particularly encouraging Korean investments in Arkansas's burgeoning lithium sector, which could provide mutual economic benefits.