Hawaii SB2581 appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in Seoul.

Hawaii SB2581 aims to promote Hawaii products and expand exports by authorizing the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The bill also appropriates funds for offices in Beijing and Taipei to promote "Made in Hawaii" branded products and increase exports. The department may develop programs, monitor policies, host trade missions, and introduce new products and services from Hawaii. The Act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Hawaii SB2581 appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in Seoul.

Hawaii SB2581 aims to promote Hawaii products and expand exports by authorizing the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The bill also appropriates funds for offices in Beijing and Taipei to promote "Made in Hawaii" branded products and increase exports. The department may develop programs, monitor policies, host trade missions, and introduce new products and services from Hawaii. The Act takes effect on July 1, 2026.