Governor Matt Bevin is leading an economic development and trade mission to Japan and the Republic of Korea to meet with executives, strengthen ties, and encourage international investment and job creation in Kentucky. Along with Secretary Terry Gill and Executive Office Vivek Sarin of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Bevin will promote Kentucky in meetings with leaders of Japanese and Korean manufacturing, service, and technology corporations. Companies include those with facilities already in the state, as well as new prospects. Since January 2016, Japanese-owned companies have announced 67 expansion or new-location projects in Kentucky.