Gov. Tina Kotek and a coalition of state business and economic development leaders left Oregon on Thursday for a mission to South Korea and Japan intended to expand opportunities for trade and tourism between the state and the countries.

Governor Tina Kotek and a delegation of Oregon business leaders are departing Oregon on Thursday for a trade mission promoting business and tourism in South Korea and Japan -- who are among Oregon's top trade partners.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump will leave for Malaysia late Friday night and will also visit Japan and South Korea as part of his trip.

North Korea performed its first ballistic missile tests in five months Wednesday, days before U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders are expected to meet in South

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The United States beat China twice in fourball matches Thursday on the first day of the LPGA’s International Crown tournament while world No. 1-ranked Jeeno Thitikul remained perfect at the team event.

An Oregon delegation led by Governor Tina Kotek departs this week on a trade mission to South Korea and Japan to promote the state’s economic strengths, deepen cultural ties and expand opportunities for trade,