SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - After a week in Japan and South Korea and roughly 100 meetings, Gov. Tina Kotek returned with upbeat rhetoric but few measurable wins, and no public timeline for new flights, shipping routes, or investments. Her office called the trip “laying groundwork,” a familiar promise from past administrations.

The trip, which included First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson and representatives from several state agencies, focused on strengthening Oregon’s relationships with two of its top export markets. Japan and South Korea accounted for roughly $2.5 billion in Oregon trade last year, according to state data.

What are Oregon’s top exports to Japan/Korea?

According to the Port of Portland, Oregon’s main exports are hazelnuts, blueberries, seafood, animal feed, hay, and lumber

Kotek’s

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