Global learning opportunities promoted by Washington state delegation on mission to South Korea, Taiwan UW President Mark Emmert is on a seven-day mission to promote Washington products and services in Seoul and Jeonju, South Korea, and Taipei, Taiwan. Gov. Christine Gregoire is leading the delegation of business, agriculture and education representatives. They left for Korea Friday, Oct. 13, 2006. In Seoul, the governor's office said, representatives of Washington universities and colleges will sign collaborative agreements with Asian education institutions to provide global learning opportunities for Washington state students. While in Korea, Emmert also has separately scheduled activities, events and meetings with donors, alumni leaders, UW senior advisers and Korean education leaders, among others. Read more about the trip in a news release from the governor's office. Click here >>         Blogging from Korea        UW President Mark Emmert will send dispatches when time permits from Korea and Taiwan. Check back often for updates.    Go to blog >>>