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Chargé d’Affaires and First Vice Foreign Minister Sign Special Measures Agreement

Chargé d’Affaires and First Vice Foreign Minister Sign Special Measures Agreement

Secretary Blinken Delivers Remarks on the 2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

Secretary Blinken Delivers Remarks on the 2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

Reaffirming and Reimagining America’s Alliances

Reaffirming and Reimagining America’s Alliances

COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Information

Joint Statement of the 2021 ROK–U.S. Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting (“2+2”)

Joint Statement of the 2021 ROK–U.S. Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting (“2+2”)

  
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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry Travels to China and the Republic of Korea

April 13, 2021 | News, U.S. - South Korea​

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 13, 2021 Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Shanghai and Seoul April 14-17, 2021,…

SelectUSA Tech Korea 2021

Streamed Live! SelectUSA Tech Korea 2021 Pitch Session

April 8, 2021 | Business, embassy, News

On Friday, April 16, 2021, the Embassy of the United States of America is organizing a pitch session for Korean startups.  The winner, in addition…

U.S. Embassy Seoul

COVID-19 Information

April 8, 2021 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News

Last updated:(4/8/21) ***  Effective January 26, 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral…

White House

United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral National Security Advisors’ Press Statement

April 2, 2021 | Global Issues, News, U.S. - South Korea​

STATEMENTS AND RELEASES APRIL 02, 2021 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan of the United States, National Security Secretariat Secretary General Shigeru Kitamura of Japan, and…

White House

Background Press Call on the Upcoming Trilateral Meeting with Japan and the Republic of Korea

April 1, 2021 | Global Issues, News, U.S. - South Korea​

PRESS BRIEFINGS Via Teleconference APRIL 01, 2021 SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Thank you. Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining us. A reminder that today’s…

White House

Statement by NSC Spokesperson on the U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateral National Security Advisors’ Dialogue

March 30, 2021 | Global Issues, News, U.S. - South Korea​

STATEMENTS AND RELEASES MARCH 30, 2021 On Friday, April 2, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will welcome National Security Secretariat Secretary General Shigeru Kitamura of…

2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

March 30, 2021 | Global Issues, News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea​, US Secretary of State

BUREAU OF DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND LABOR MARCH 30, 2021 The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – the Human Rights Reports – cover…

Secretary Blinken Delivers a Speech on “Reaffirming and Reimagining America’s Alliances”

Reaffirming and Reimagining America’s Alliances

March 24, 2021 | Global Issues, News, U.S. - South Korea​, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State

SPEECH ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NATO HEADQUARTERS AGORA BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MARCH 24, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon. A few weeks ago, not long…

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Statement by President Biden on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 21, 2021 | News, President of the United States

STATEMENTS AND RELEASES MARCH 21, 2021 One of the core values and beliefs that should bring us together as Americans is standing against hate and…

Joint Statement of the 2021 Republic of Korea – United States Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting (“2+2”)

Joint Statement of the 2021 Republic of Korea – United States Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting...

March 18, 2021 | News, U.S. - South Korea​, US Secretary of State

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 18, 2021 The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and the Republic of…

Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin’s Meeting with Republic of Korea President Moon

Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin’s Meeting with Republic of Korea President Moon

March 18, 2021 | News, U.S. - South Korea​, US Secretary of State

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 18, 2021 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of…

Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in Before Their Meeting

Secretary Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and ROK President Moon Jae-in Before Their...

March 18, 2021 | News, U.S. - South Korea​, US Secretary of State

REMARKS TO THE PRESS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE BLUE HOUSE SEOUL, KOREA MARCH 18, 2021 PRESIDENT MOON:  (Via interpreter)  (In progress) The Republic…

State Department

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Yang Man-Hee of Seoul Broadcasting System

March 18, 2021 | News, U.S. - South Korea​, US Secretary of State

INTERVIEW ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE CHIEF OF MISSION RESIDENCE SEOUL, KOREA MARCH 18, 2021 QUESTION: (Via interpreter) I understand that you will soon…

Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong, and Republic of Korea Defense Minister Suh Wook at a Joint Press Availability

Secretary Blinken, Secretary of Defense Austin, ROK Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong, and ROK Defense...

March 18, 2021 | News, U.S. - South Korea​, US Secretary of State

REMARKS TO THE PRESS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA MARCH 18, 2021 *MODERATOR:*  (Via interpreter)  Ladies…

State Department

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Lee So-Jung of Korean Broadcasting System

March 18, 2021 | News, U.S. - South Korea​, US Secretary of State

INTERVIEW ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEOUL, KOREA CHIEF OF MISSION RESIDENCE MARCH 18, 2021 QUESTION:  (Via interpreter) So first, you picked Korea and…

State Department

Strengthening the Ironclad U.S.-ROK Alliance

March 17, 2021 | News, U.S. - South Korea​, US Secretary of State

FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 17, 2021 “America’s alliances are our greatest asset, and leading with diplomacy means standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our allies…

State Department - Press Release

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Chung

March 17, 2021 | News, U.S. - South Korea​, US Secretary of State

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 17, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Today in Seoul, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken…

U.S.-ROK Alliance – Expanding Bilateral Cooperation for the 21st Century

U.S.-ROK Alliance – Expanding Bilateral Cooperation for the 21st Century

March 17, 2021 | News, U.S. - South Korea​, US Secretary of State

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 17, 2021 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and the Republic of Korea Minister for Foreign Affairs Chung…

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