Gov. Terry Branstad announced plans Monday to lead a trade delegation to South Korea and eventually open a small permanent office there as a way of expanding Iowa's already considerable presence overseas. Branstad said similar trade missions to India and China could follow. He didn't offer details about the timing or cost of his plans. "I think trade's important, and I think in ...

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