Governor Samuel García announced that next week he will embark on a work tour to South Korea and Japan to secure new investments for the state, leveraging the industrial boom and connectivity it offers. During the presentation of the Sixth Alignment of 'Ponte Nuevo, Ponte Mundial', which already brings together more than 60 companies supporting Monterrey's bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the governor highlighted the importance of these nations to the local automotive ecosystem. 'Next week we are going to South Korea and Japan to make an announcement about a new investment, but I won't say which one today because I'll kill the story,' García stated. The governor emphasized the strong presence of Asian capital in the state, mentioning recent success stories such as the Japanese company Kawasaki, which recently announced a $300 million investment in Salinas Victoria, and the consolidation of the Korean Kia. Direct connectivity to the Asian market. One of the key points of this trip is to highlight Monterrey's airport capabilities. The governor informed that the state has direct flights that facilitate such commercial missions. 'On Friday I'm flying direct Monterrey-Seoul, and then we return direct Tokyo-Monterrey,' he said. He stated that he aims to take the regiomontana culture to the other side of the world. 'I have to go to South Korea and tell them in Korean, obviously I'm learning: 'carnitas asada, spicy sauce, not spicy, a little spicy...'. The 2026 World Cup factor. García linked this economic dynamism with the preparations for the World Cup. He noted that the arrival of companies and improvements in infrastructure, such as the continent's longest metro line and the acquisition of new trucks, some of them Volvo brand, are paving the way to receive teams and fans from around the world. 'Imagine! Japan is going to play here, we have many Japanese automotive companies here,' the governor pointed out. García highlighted that Nuevo León is positioning itself as 'the best venue' thanks to the collaboration between the government and the private sector. In addition to flights to Asia, the governor took the opportunity to announce that new direct routes to international destinations such as Paris and New York will soon be added to the existing ones to Madrid. 'I wish Guadalajara had those flights, man!' the executive expressed, comparing Nuevo León's infrastructure with other venues in the country. The governor also joked about his preparation for the trip.
