(NewsNation) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp traveled to South Korea on Friday to tour some of the biggest international threats facing the United States.
The Republican governor recently visited the demilitarized zone on the Korean peninsula as part of a 10-day trip during which he is expected to highlight the massive technology investments headed to the Peach State.
Kemp appeared on “Morning in America” to discuss tensions between South Korea and North Korea that could threaten the United States.
He said US troops in the area were “on high alert, as always” but “remaining calm”.
“I’m grateful for all the sacrifices made by our American and South Korean service members to make this possible today,” Kemp said. “We were on the front lines between democracy and tyranny.”
He said the visit “underscores the importance of the United States remaining with our allies not just on national security issues but on economic issues, which is a big reason why we’re here this week.”
Tensions have been rising in the region, with fertilizer and other rubbish being transported by balloon to South Korea and South Korea playing music at the border to attract North Korean defectors.
“I don’t see much concern from the South Koreans,” Kemp said. “It’s business as usual here. A lot of the activities that Kim Jong Un is conducting, like the missile tests and the nuclear program, are legitimate concerns for Americans and South Koreans, but I think it’s just propaganda.”
As for business ties between Georgia and South Korea, “all is well,” Kemp said.
South Korean investment in Georgia includes a $7 billion Hyundai Auto plant in Savannah, an LG electric battery factory and new semiconductor production.
“In 2023 alone, we have had great success working with many Korean companies,” Kemp said. “We have announced that they will bring more than $10 billion in investment and more than 12,000 jobs to Georgia.”
