The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor arrived in Seoul today to launch an agribusiness trade mission. Taylor leads a delegation comprised of officials from 48 agribusiness and farm organizations and five state departments of agriculture seeking to develop strong ties with Korean partners and introduce their diverse products to Korean consumers.
Korea and the United States celebrated the 10th anniversary of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement in 2022. This agreement supports the bilateral trade relationship that accounted for South Korea ranking as the United States’ fifth largest market for agricultural and related products in 2023, with more than $8 billion in exports.
“South Korean consumers appreciate the quality and reliability of U.S. food and agricultural products. I’m excited to introduce the U.S. companies and their diverse lineup of products to this important market,” said Taylor. “This week provides a great opportunity to develop the partnerships and foster the collaboration that are critical to facilitating the long-term relationships that will form the basis for expanding U.S.-South Korea trade. I’m confident the engagements planned here in Seoul will deliver mutually beneficial results.”
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