Putin touts high-tech opportunities in Korea

President Vladimir Putin encouraged greater economic integration with the Pacific Rim countries and prioritized partnerships with South Korea in the field of high technology at a meeting in Seoul on Wednesday, Interfax reported.

“We propose to put the main wager on integrating economically into the Pacific Rim, attracting direct foreign investments, and creating concrete conditions for the placement of export-oriented production facilities, primarily those focused on the Pacific Rim markets,” Putin said, adding that he hopes Korean businesses will be actively involved in making these plans a reality.