At The Korea Society’s 2023 Annual Dinner, Governor Brian P. Kemp today accepted its signature honor, the James A. Van Fleet Award, on behalf of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). Governor Kemp also delivered keynote remarks, highlighting the depth of the relationship and opportunity between the State of Georgia and the Republic of Korea. Established in 1992, the General James A. Van Fleet Award is awarded annually “to one or more distinguished Koreans or Americans in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the promotion of U.S.-Korea relations.” It is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of U.S.-Korea affairs.
“The strong and enduring partnership between Georgia and Korea is rooted in a shared value of innovation and hard work,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “My first economic development mission as governor was to Korea, and for Georgia to be the first state to receive this great honor alongside the former U.S. presidents, diplomats, and business icons who have been presented with this award in previous years is a true privilege. On behalf of the Department of Economic Development and all Georgians, we thank The Korea Society and the many Korea-based companies we work with daily to deliver record-breaking job creation and investment as a result of this special relationship.”
Alongside the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) also received a 2023 Van Fleet Award. The 2023 awardees join a distinguished group of previous recipients, including former U.S. Presidents George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter; former South Korean President Kim Dae-Jung; former Secretaries of State Colin Powell and Henry Kissinger; native Georgian and four-star General Raymond G. Davis of the U.S. Marine Corps; organizations including The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LG, and General Motors; corporate leaders like Hyundai Chairman Mong-Koo Chung, Samsung…
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