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Gov. Wes Moore joined Samsung Biologics leaders and Montgomery County elected officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the company's first U.S. manufacturing facility in Rockville. (Governor's Office)
Apr 1, 2026

Samsung Biologics opens facility in Montgomery County

Samsung Biologics celebrated the opening of its first United States manufacturing facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Rockville. 

"It will not surprise any of you that I believe we did not go far enough,” the governor said of changes to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future during a bill-signing ceremony Tuesday. (AP File Photo/Brian Witte)
Apr 10, 2025

Moore embarks on East Asia trade trip amid tariff tensions

Gov. Wes Moore is scheduled to land in Japan on Friday for the start of a weeklong trade trip that will also include time in South Korea.

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May 1, 2020

FDA approves South Korean virus tests for use in Maryland

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has formally approved the use of 500,000 coronavirus tests purchased by the state of Maryland from a South Korean company.

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Sep 6, 2017

Md. adds S. Korean sister state; Here’s a list of Md.’s sisters

Maryland on Tuesday became a sister state with a South Korean province. Secretary of State John Wobensmith on Tuesday in South Korea signed an agreement to establish a sisterhood relationship […]

Nov 5, 2015

South Korean group visiting western Maryland in jobs effort

HAGERSTOWN — Washington County officials are welcoming their counterparts from South Korea as part of an effort to bring new jobs to western Maryland. The delegation from Jangheung County arrives […]

Oct 28, 2015

Maryland seeks to strengthen business ties with South Korea

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland officials have taken another step to help strengthen business ties with South Korea. Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday with Gov. Nam Kyung-pil, […]

Mar 9, 2015

Md. firm’s JV partner gets $7 million S. Korean investment

A Rockville-based pharmaceutical company is expecting to speed up development of an eye drop after its joint venture partner secured $7.28 million in South Korean investments. RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals Inc. announced […]

May 2, 2013

When hand in pocket equals foot in mouth

Have you been subject to or committed a cultural faux pas when doing business in a foreign country?

Apr 3, 2013

BioElectronics products now in Korea

BioElectronics Corp., a Frederick-based manufacturer of inexpensive, drug-free, anti-inflammatory medical devices and patches, said its products are being sold in South Korea by Herapharm Co. Ltd., a distributor of medical and over-the-counter products in the Korean market.

Aug 24, 2012

South Korean court rules Samsung didn’t copy iPhone

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea‘s Samsung won a home court ruling in its global smartphone battle against Apple on Friday when judges in Seoul said the company didn’t copy […]

Jul 12, 2012

Small rise in college completion for young adults

The percentage of young adults earning a college degree has increased slightly but still remains far below the level needed to reach the president’s goal of having the U.S. rank […]

Nov 16, 2011

DBED delegation larger on Maryland trade mission to India

The Department of Business and Economic Development will foot the bill for at least a dozen state employees on the governor’s upcoming trade mission to India. DBED covered expenses for […]