Country-Specific Information: The Republic of Korea (ROK) has confirmed cases of COVID-19 within its borders. Authorities have confirmed that community-based transmission is occurring in Korea. The U.S. Embassy in Seoul continues to closely monitor developments related to COVID-19 in the ROK. Entry and Exit Requirements: The Korean Ministry of Justice has published emergency measures to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 24, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
On February 24, Consul Daniel Gedacht recorded a congratulatory message for Busan e-FM to celebrate its 11th anniversary. The show will air at 11:00 a.m. on February 27.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 24, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
The ROK raised its infectious-disease alert to red, the highest level, after the number of COVID-19 cases increased over the past several days, especially around Daegu and the Gyeongbuk areas. The red alert strengthens the coordination between the central government and local government to help contain the spread of the virus. The ROK government has ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 23, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Travel Advisory South Korea – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise Increased Caution due to an outbreak of COVID-19 (also known as the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2). A novel (new) coronavirus disease, recently designated as COVID-19, is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness. The first cases of COVID-19 were reported in China in December 2019. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 22, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
As of 5:00pm on February 21, the Korea Center for Disease Control has confirmed 204 positive cases of COVID-19 in the Republic of Korea, including one death. This is a substantial increase over the past 48 hours largely due to a cluster of cases identified in the city of Daegu, which is located 148 miles ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 21, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
On February 21, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht welcomed 12 students from two high schools in Gimhae, led by their Fulbright English Teaching Assistants. The students visited the Consulate as part of the Model United Nations convention class, and had an opportunity to learn about the role and function of the U.S. diplomatic mission in Korea. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 21, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERS
ON FEBRUARY 15, 2020 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha in a trilateral meeting on the margins of the Munich Security Conference. Secretary Pompeo, Foreign Minister Kang, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 15, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
Funding Opportunity Title: American Spaces Makerspace Fellow Grant Program Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY20-01 Deadline for Applications: March 8, 2020 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Type of Funding: FY20 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Total Amount Available: $25,000 Length of performance period: 6 months Anticipated program start date: May 2020 Number of awards anticipated: 1 award *** ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 14, 2020 | Topics: Announcement, embassy, Exclude
Press Statement Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson February 13, 2020 The United States is deeply concerned about the vulnerability of the North Korean people to a coronavirus outbreak. We strongly support and encourage the work of U.S. and international aid and health organizations to counter and contain the spread of coronavirus in the DPRK. The United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 13, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea
February 13, 2020 U.S. citizens who visit the Republic of Korea (ROK) may experience increased health screenings and delays in accessing routine health care while traveling in-country due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns. Before you travel to the ROK, visit the
Korea Immigration Service website for the latest information on ROK entry restrictions. The Korean government also posts daily ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 13, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Media Note February 12, 2020 Deputy Special Representative for North Korea Alex Wong met with officials from the Republic of Korea Blue House, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Unification to discuss the continued U.S.-ROK coordination on achieving our shared goals of complete denuclearization and bringing lasting peace to the Korean Peninsula in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 12, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 7, 2020 This week the State Department has facilitated the transportation of nearly 17.8 tons of donated medical supplies to the Chinese people, including masks, gowns, gauze, respirators, and other vital materials. These donations are a testament to the generosity of the American people. Today, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 7, 2020 | Topics: Global Issues, News, US Secretary of State
The United States is committed to upholding a free and open Indo-Pacific region based on shared values, including respect for sovereignty and the independence of nations; the peaceful resolution of disputes; free, fair, and reciprocal trade; and adherence to international law. We work with our allies and partners, bilaterally and through regional institutions, to address ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 6, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Featured Event, Global Issues, News, U.S. Policy | Tags: Indo-Pacific
U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. February 4, 2020 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much. Madam Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — (applause) — and my fellow citizens: Three years ago, we launched the great American comeback. Tonight, I stand before you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 4, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. Policy
February 4, 2020 Location: Republic of Korea Event: Coronavirus Outbreak: Travel Restrictions and Safety Measures The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring the novel coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan, China and subsequently declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). For current information ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 4, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
February 1, 2020 Location: Throughout the Republic of Korea Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. On February 1, the Korea Center for Disease Control (KCDC) announced 12 confirmed cases of novel Coronavirus in the Republic of Korea. Actions to Take: Consult the
CDC website for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 1, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
On January 21, 2020, Ambassador Harris met with alumni of U.S. exchange programs in Cheongju, Chuncheongbukdo and learned about their experiences in the United States while eating a Korean meal together.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 21, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Sharing his experiences with success and failure as a U.S. diplomat, Busan Consul Daniel C. Gedacht addressed students and teachers from international schools in Korea and Japan at the AISA Math/Leadership Conference on January 17. Held at International School of Busan (ISB), the AISA leadership conference is a noncompetitive, collaborative event for students to develop ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 17, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Consul Daniel C. Gedacht attended the Ocean Power of Busan New Year’s Party hosted by Mayor of Busan and the Association of Korea Marine Industry on January 15, 2020. About 400 people were in attendance representing marine businesses and leaders of various fields of local community.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 15, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
January 15, 2020 From its opening pages, the story of America has been rooted in the truth that all men and women are endowed with the right to follow their conscience, worship freely, and live in accordance with their convictions. On Religious Freedom Day, we honor the foundational link between freedom and faith in our country ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 15, 2020 | Topics: Global Issues, News, President of the United States
Remarks Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Association of American States Offices in Korea (ASOK) 30th Anniversary Luncheon Event InterContinental Seoul, COEX January 15, 2020 AS PREPARED Thank you very much for this certificate of recognition. First, congratulations on an impressive 30-year Anniversary! We’re here today to celebrate the foresight that the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 15, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. - South Korea
Readout Office of the Spokesperson January 14, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kang in Silicon Valley, California. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Kang reaffirmed continued close U.S.-ROK coordination on North Korea. The Secretary and Foreign Minister ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 14, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
Readout Office of the Spokesperson January 14, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha in Silicon Valley, California. Secretary Pompeo, Foreign Minister Kang, and Foreign Minister Motegi emphasized the importance of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 14, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
Remarks Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea 2020 New Year Seminar: K-Pop and Innovation January 14, 2020 AS DELIVERED President Lee Geun, Professor Lee Jang-woo, President Kim Ki-woong, President Lee Soo-man, seminar organizers, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you very much for inviting me here today to join this 2020 New Year Seminar, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 14, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. - South Korea
Consul Daniel C. Gedacht cut the ribbon at Subway Korea’s first drive-thru branch in Daegu on January 14. Joining Gedacht were Subway Korea Country Manager Colin Clark, Regional Director for North Asia Koh Kek Sin, Executive Director of AMCHAM Korea Gene Oh, staff, and about 30 others to open the first of several drive-thru outlets ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 14, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Readout Office of the Spokesperson January 9, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: On January 8, Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun met with Republic of Korea (ROK) Blue House Director of the National Security Office Chung Eui-yong in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary Biegun and Director Chung reaffirmed close U.S.-ROK coordination on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 9, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
Grand Foyer January 8, 2020 THE PRESIDENT: As long as I am President of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. Good morning. I’m pleased to inform you: The American people should be extremely grateful and happy no Americans were harmed in last night’s attack by the Iranian regime. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 8, 2020 | Topics: Global Issues, News, President of the United States, U.S. Policy
Ambassador Harris conducted a New Year’s interview with Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) on several issues of bilateral interest. Click here to view the transcript:
http://news.kbs.co.kr/news/view.do?ncd=4358155 Click here to watch the entire interview:
https://youtu.be/W48cYYT0avg Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 7, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. - South Korea
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC January 7, 2020 […] QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, it’s an election year, and you’re now facing two nuclear-related crises in – with Iran and North Korea. Are you optimistic about resolving either of those without them sort of blowing up, so to speak, at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 7, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
January 7, 2020 Location: Republic of Korea Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 7, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
On January 6, Busan Consul Daniel C. Gedacht paid a visit to Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), a top-notch research university in Korea. He met with Dr. Park Joon-won, POSTECH Provost & Executive Vice President, and discussed how to advance the entrepreneurial spirit in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) sector. Consul ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 6, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
INTERVIEW MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 5, 2020 QUESTION: Joining me now is the Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. Secretary Pompeo, welcome back to Meet the Press, sir. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, Chuck. It’s good to be with you this morning. QUESTION: Let me start with the shooting – the strike against Soleimani, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 5, 2020 | Topics: Global Issues, News, US Secretary of State
INTERVIEW MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 5, 2020 QUESTION: Joining me right now is the Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. Mr. Secretary, thanks very much for spending the time this morning SECRETARY POMPEO: It’s good to be with you, Maria. Thank you for having me on this morning. QUESTION: You said this – you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 5, 2020 | Topics: Global Issues, News, US Secretary of State
INTERVIEW MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 5, 2020 QUESTION: We turn now to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Good morning to you, Mr. Secretary. SECRETARY POMPEO: Margaret, good to be with you. Thanks for having me on the show this morning. QUESTION: Does eliminating Qasem Soleimani take out the specific plot that you say ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 5, 2020 | Topics: Global Issues, News, US Secretary of State
INTERVIEW MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 5, 2020 QUESTION: Joining me now, the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Mr. Secretary, thanks so much for joining us this morning. Let’s start about this new threat from President Trump. Is the tweet accurate? Is the U.S. really preparing to hit non-military, cultural targets in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 5, 2020 | Topics: Global Issues, News, US Secretary of State
On January 5, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht and his children joined more than 5,000 ‘polar bears’ jumping to the sea at the 33rd Annual Polar Bear Festival at Haeundae Beach. The Polar Bear Festival, selected by the BBC as one of the world’s top 10 unusual winter sports, attracted more than 5,000 participants and 60,000 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 5, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
On January 2, Busan Consul Daniel Gedacht mingled with the local business community at the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (BCCI) “First Meeting,” where 600 opinion leaders from all fields including politics, academia, business and the arts exchanged New Year greetings, prospects, and plans.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 2, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Secretary Of Defense Mark T. Esper, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley January 2, 2020 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MARK T. ESPER: Well, good morning, everyone. First of all, Happy New Year. I’d note that this is my third meeting of the day, and we’ll – what I want to do ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 2, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea
Interview Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State December 31, 2019 […] QUESTION: Let me move you to North Korea, because just before you came in, Mr. Secretary, a couple of things were announced by the state media in North Korea. One, that, according to Kim Jong-un on the state media, the world will, quote, “witness ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 31, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
Interview Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Ben Franklin Room Washington, D.C. December 30, 2019 […] QUESTION: Real quick, though. Last question. North Korea has been a big issue for the Secretary of State and Defense, and they had promised a Christmas gift, a missile test, if their demands weren’t met. Are you anticipating anything ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 30, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
Ambassador Harry Harris presented the Don Oberdorfer Award for excellence in reporting on U.S.-ROK relations at the Habib House. The late Don Oberdorfer was a longtime diplomatic correspondent and leading Korea watcher who wrote “The Two Koreas.”
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 23, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun was officially sworn in as the new Deputy Secretary for the Department of State.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 21, 2019 | Topics: Photo Gallery, US Secretary of State
Mr. Moss met with Seoul Global High School students for an interactive discussion on the Indo-pacific region, U.S.-ROK alliance, and their future aspirations as part of our “NextGen Matters” Program.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 17, 2019 | Topics: Photo Gallery
Remarks to the Press Stephen Biegun Special Representative for North Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs Seoul, Republic of Korea December 16, 2019 AS DELIVERED Good morning. It is a pleasure to be back here in Seoul. We are here, of course, to continue the pursuit of a way forward for our negotiations with North Korea. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 16, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON DECEMBER 13, 2019 Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun will travel to Seoul and Tokyo December 15-19 to meet with his counterparts in the Republic of Korea and Japan and continue close allied coordination on North Korea. Deputy Special Representative for North Korea Alex Wong and NSC Senior Director for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 13, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee December 11, 2019 WASHINGTON – Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved his bipartisan resolution expressing the importance of the United States alliance with the Republic of Korea and the contributions of Korean ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 11, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea
REMARKS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE BEN FRANKLIN ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. DECEMBER 10, 2019 […] QUESTION: Good afternoon, Mr. Secretary. On North Korea and your discussions with North Korea, are you satisfied with Russian and other countries’ sanctions enforcement? And then also within the past week, North Korea has warned of a “Christmas gift” ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 11, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 10, 2019 In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) to identify common rights and freedoms for all people in all nations. An American, former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, chaired the UN Human Rights Commission that drafted this landmark ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 11, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News
[OP-ED] By Harry Harris, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Last week the Republic of Korea hosted its third special summit with ASEAN, making it the first nation ever to do so. This distinction is no coincidence. For many years South Korea has played an important role with ASEAN. In November 2017, the Moon ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 5, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
On December 5, Consul Daniel Gedacht celebrated the launch of service in Busan of Lime, an American last-mile mobility start-up that provides electric scooters. Gedacht helped cut the ribbon and took the stage to welcome the company to Busan, a congested city where the environment-friendly scooters offer an alternative, more accessible and emission-free way to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 5, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
OP-ED MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE POLITICO EUROPE DECEMBER 2, 2019 EU communications ministers will gather in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss how to safeguard emerging fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks. Their decisions could have lasting impacts on European countries’ ability to protect their people’s privacy, and ultimately, safeguard their freedoms. 5G networks will soon ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 3, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
Ambassador Harry Harris delivers keynote remarks at the “Doing Business in the U.S. Seminar,” co-hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) Korea and Korea International Trade Association (KITA) on December 3, 2019.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 3, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Photo Gallery, U.S. - South Korea
REMARKS DAVID R. STILWELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS BROOKINGS INSTITUTION DECEMBER 2, 2019 As Prepared Good afternoon. Thank you to the Brookings Institution for inviting me. I’ve been asked to speak today about the People’s Republic of China, and its intentions for shaping the global order. I will do so ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 2, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, U.S. Policy | Tags: China
Speaking from the stage in Korean to over 1,000 attendees at the First Annual Gyeongnam Queer Culture Festival in Changwon, Busan Consul Daniel Gedacht stated, “The United States supports LGBTI Rights as Human Rights.” Distributing embassy tote bags, stickers, and other material with “LGBTI Rights = Human Rights” emblazoned on them, Consul Gedacht was widely quoted ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 30, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
On November 28, Consul Daniel Gedacht gave congratulatory remarks at the ‘Water Data Utilization & Capacity Building in the Mekong Region’ kickoff meeting in Busan with 100 experts in attendance. Consul congratulated the opening of ‘the Korea-Mekong Water Resources Joint Research center’, which will provide the basis for safe and efficient utilization of the abundant ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 28, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Readout Office of the Spokesperson November 24, 2019 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus:On November 23, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met with Republic of Korea’s Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha in Nagoya, Japan on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The Deputy Secretary and Foreign Minister pledged to maintain ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 24, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea
On November 21, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht appeared as a special guest on the Busan eFM radio program “Morning Wave in Busan” to talk about the Busan-Fukuoka English Startup Pitch Contest and the Consulate’s effort to improve Korea-Japan relations locally. Executives from two Busan-based startup companies that participated in the contest appeared to share their ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 21, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Readout Office of the Spokesperson November 21, 2019 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kang today. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Kang pledged to maintain close coordination and reaffirmed the importance of the ROK-Japan relationship. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Kang praised ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 21, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
United States Trade Representative November 19, 2019 Washington, DC – United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue are pleased to announce that the Trump Administration has reached an agreement with the government of South Korea on market access for U.S. rice. Under the agreement, Korea will provide access for 132,304 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 19, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea
Remarks to the Press James P. DeHart Senior Advisor for Security Negotiations and Agreements Bureau of Political-Military Affairs November 19, 2019 Good afternoon. First thing, I’d like to do is thank the Korean side for hosting us for this latest round of negotiations here in Seoul. We came to Seoul prepared to listen and with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 19, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
U.S. Department of Defense November 17, 2019 The U.S. and South Korea are postponing a combined flying training event that was scheduled to start tomorrow in South Korea, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said yesterday. “The reason we’re doing that is to give the North Koreans an opportunity to reconsider some of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 17, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea
On November 16, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht traveled to Daegu to address over 600 people attending annual Daegu-Gyeongbuk International Exchange Assocation (DGIEA) dinner. Co-hosted by Gyeongsangbuk-do Governor Lee Cheol-woo, Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin, and Keimyung University President Synn Ilhi, more than 20 countries sent diplomatic representatives to celebrating international friendship and cooperation.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 16, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Special Briefing Office of the Spokesperson Press Correspondents Room Washington, D.C. November 15, 2019 […] In Korea, in Seoul, I enjoyed productive discussions with senior ROK leaders. In all of these meetings, I reaffirmed the alliance with the Republic of Korea. It continues to be the lynchpin of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific. As ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 15, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea
EducationUSA, U.S. Embassy Seoul’s official international student advising center, will host a “U.S. College Fair for Visual and Performing Arts” on November 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Grand InterContinental Hotel Parnas in Seoul. The fair will provide students an opportunity to speak directly with representatives of 17 U.S. colleges and universities, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 13, 2019 | Topics: Announcement, Press Releases | Tags: EducationUSA
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Call for Nominations for Academic Year 2020-2021 Global Undergraduate Program (UGRAD) U.S. Embassy Seoul U.S. Embassy Seoul is pleased to announce the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) for the 2020-2021 Academic Year. We encourage qualified students to apply for this unique opportunity to study in the United States. What is the Global ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 12, 2019 | Topics: Announcement, embassy, News | Tags: UGRAD
On November 12, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht shared his life and experiences as a diplomat representing U.S. Missions in several overseas countries to 50 students from Gyeongnam Foreign Language High School and gave them a tour of the U.S. Consulate in Busan. Students showed a great interest in a wide-ranging role of U.S. Consulate in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 12, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
On November 11, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht paid tribute to fallen Korean War heroes at the ‘Turn Toward Busan’ Festival, at the only UN Memorial Cemetery in the world. The more than 1,000 in attendance included Korean War veterans, families of fallen soldiers, and diplomats from 22 countries that sent either combat forces or medical ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 11, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
On November 8, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht led a discussion on international development with International Relations students at Handong Global University in Pohang. Sharing views and perspectives on the importance of education and security for supporting a democratic society, students showed a great interest in the U.S. Consulate Busan’s programs and activities to strengthen relations ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 8, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
On November 8, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht paid a courtesy call on Gyeongju City Mayor Joo Nak-young and shared ideas and thoughts to extend cooperation and exchanges between Gyeongju City and the U.S.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 8, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
November 7, 2019 Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper embarks Wednesday, Nov. 13, to visit South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. In South Korea, Secretary Esper will attend the 51st U.S. – ROK Security Consultative Meeting where he will meet with his counterpart and other senior South Korean officials to discuss the Alliance ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 7, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy | Tags: Secretary of Defense
On November 7, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht delivered congratulatory remarks and encouraged the student recipients of the Daedong Scholarship. The scholarship is funded and awarded by Daedong Scholarship Association and has been promoting U.S.-ROK friendship for more than 40 years.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 7, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 6, 2019 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Korea. Begin Text: The 4th Republic of Korea (ROK) – United States Senior Economic Dialogue (SED) was held in Seoul on November 6, with Vice Foreign ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 7, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
November 6, 2019 – Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy Security, and the Environment Keith Krach, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell, and U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where they had a productive discussion on issues related to the U.S.-ROK Alliance with Foreign Minister ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 6, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Photo Gallery, U.S. - South Korea
November 5, 2019 – Chargé d’Affaires Rob Rapson participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony where he praised HP’s pledge of environmental sustainability, dedication to STEM education and talent development. Senior HP Printing executives from Palo Alto, Vice Governor of Gyeonggi Lee Hwa-soon, Seongnam Mayor Eun Soo-mi also attended the ceremony.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 5, 2019 | Topics: Photo Gallery, U.S. - South Korea
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 3, 2019 U.S. engagement with the ten member states of ASEAN has never been stronger. The United States welcomed ASEAN’s Indo-Pacific Outlook, and its close complementarity with America’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, as well as the regional approaches of our allies and partners. The United States aims to uphold sovereignty, transparency, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 5, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy | Tags: Indo-Pacific
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 3, 2019 Over 1,000 business and government leaders from the United States and across the Indo-Pacific region gathered on November 4 in Bangkok for the Indo-Pacific Business Forum to promote the value of high-standard investment, transparency, rule of law, and private-sector-led economic development. The nearly 200 U.S. business ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 5, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy | Tags: Indo-Pacific
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 4, 2019 Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy Security, and the Environment Keith Krach travels to Seoul, the Republic of Korea (ROK), November 5-7. On November 5, Under Secretary Krach arrives in Seoul. On November 6-7, he will lead the U.S. delegation to both the fourth ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 5, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 2, 2019 On November 2, Assistant Secretary Stilwell met with Republic of Korea Deputy Foreign Minister Yoon Soon-gu on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit. They pledged to maintain close coordination to ensure the final, fully verified denuclearization of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and reaffirmed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 4, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson November 2, 2019 The text of the following fact sheet was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Korea following bilateral consultations on the margins of the East Asia Summit in Bangkok, Thailand. Begin Text: Fact Sheet The Republic of Korea and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 2, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, News, U.S. - South Korea | Tags: Indo-Pacific, New Southern Policy
November 1, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris delivered a special lecture at Hanyang University where he talked about the U.S.-ROK alliance with students majoring in International Studies.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 1, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Remarks Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Hanyang University November 1, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Dr. Min, for that kind introduction. It’s a real pleasure to be here at Hanyang University to speak with the next generation of Korean leaders. A Town Hall involves some give and take, so I plan ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 1, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches
October 31, 2019 Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key position in his Administration: Stephen E. Biegun of Michigan, to be Deputy Secretary of State. Stephen E. Biegun is the United States Special Representative for North Korea at the Department of State, where he directs all ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 31, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States
SPEECH MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK HUDSON INSTITUTE’S HERMAN KAHN AWARD GALA OCTOBER 30, 2019 MR MURDOCH: Ladies and gentlemen, I’m delighted to be here with you tonight to honor a man of many, many achievements and titles: Captain Pompeo, Editor Pompeo, Chief Executive Pompeo, Representative Pompeo, Director Pompeo, Secretary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 30, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State | Tags: China
On October 30, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht presided over a Model Non-Proliferation Treaty Conference at the ROK Naval Academy in Jinhae. 40 midshipmen served as representatives from 12 countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Korea, where they debated nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation issues. President Lee Seo-Hang of the Korea Institute for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 30, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
On October 27, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht appeared on KNN TV’s Sunday morning talk show “Power Talk” with executives from Busan-based job matching company SmartSocial, which won the consulate-sponsored Korea-Japan English Language Startup Pitch Contest held last month in Fukuoka. Speaking exclusively in Korean, Gedacht introduced the Pitch Contest as a way to strengthen people ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 29, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
October 27, 2019 Last night, the United States brought the world’s number one terrorist leader to justice. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead. He was the founder and leader of ISIS, the most ruthless and violent terror organization in the World. The United States has been searching for Baghdadi for many years. Capturing or killing Baghdadi ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 27, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, President of the United States
October 25, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris visited the U.S. Embassy’s EducationUSA & TravelUSA booths at the Korea Foundation’s Public Diplomacy Week.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 25, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery | Tags: EducationUSA, TravelUSA
Media note Office of the Spokesperson October 24, 2019 Assistant Secretary David R. Stilwell will visit Tokyo, Rangoon, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Seoul, and Beijing, October 24 to November 7. […] On November 5, the Assistant Secretary will travel to Seoul to meet with government officials to discuss the strength of the U.S.-ROK alliance and cooperation ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 24, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea
October 24, 2019 – Deputy Chief of Mission Rob Rapson attended the 74th UN Day Ceremony held at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK).
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 24, 2019 | Topics: Photo Gallery | Tags: UN Day
On October 18, Busan Consul Daniel Gedacht spoke on the role of diplomats to the Model United Nation (MUN) class at the Busan Foreign School where students were role-playing as delegates to the United Nations and simulating UN committees. Sharing his experiences as a U.S. diplomat representing U.S. Missions in several overseas countries, Gedacht fielded questions from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 18, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson October 18, 2019 The United States will host the Republic of Korea (ROK) in Honolulu, Hawaii October 22-24 for consultations on the Special Measures Agreement (SMA). The SMA, a type of burden-sharing agreement, is the mechanism by which the Republic of Korea shares the costs of U.S. forces to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 18, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea | Tags: Special Measures Agreement
October 18, 2019 – Deputy Chief of Mission Rob Rapson hosted a reception and tour of the Ambassador’s residence for former Peace Corps volunteers who served in Korea between 1966 and 1981. DCM Rapson thanked them for the key role they played in building the long-standing friendship between the U.S.&ROK.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 18, 2019 | Topics: Photo Gallery | Tags: Deputy Chief of Mission Rob Rapson, Peace Corps
Remarks Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Plaza Hotel, Seoul October 17, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thanks, Mr. Cho Dong-hyun, for that generous introduction. I was in Tennessee and Washington last week, and I just landed at Incheon about an hour ago. I came straight here from the airport to meet with you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 17, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches
On October 16, Busan Consul Daniel Gedacht spoke to 200 civil servants from the Ulsan City Government to discuss the U.S. – ROK relationship and the importance of integrity in public service. Invited by the city’s Department of HR and Education as the featured speaker at this year’s Ulsan Power Knowledge Up Seminar (held annually ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 16, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Statement Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy Remarks David R. Stilwell, Assistant Secretary Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Senate Foreign Relations Committee Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy Washington, DC October 16, 2019 […] North Korea ARIA calls for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 16, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy | Tags: denuclearization
Remarks Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Pan-Pacific American Leaders and Mentors (PPALM) October 13, 2019 AS DELIVERED Let’s give it up one more time for “Ooh-La-La”! Thank you, Tony, for that very generous introduction. Most speakers use the brief moments that they are being introduced as the final opportunity to prepare ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 13, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches
Remarks Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea U.S. Korea Business Council Joint Plenary Luncheon Washington, DC October 11, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, David for that kind introduction. It’s been a year since I last stood before the U.S. Korea Business Council, and what a year it’s been. As I stand in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 11, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches
On October 10, a delegation of eight Chiefs of Staff of the U.S. House of representatives visited Busan for two days as part of Congressional Study Group on Korea which was organized by the Former Members of Congress to facilitate dialogues between Senior Congressional Staff and their counterparts in Korea. Consulate Busan assisted discussions and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 10, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Readout of Special Representative Biegun’s Meetings with ROK Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Ambassador Lee Do-hoon and Japanese Director General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Shigeki Takizaki Media Note Office of The Spokesperson October 8, 2019 Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun met with his Republic of Korea and Japanese counterparts, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 8, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy | Tags: U.S.-ROK-Japan
On October 8, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht took part in the raising of the German flag at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK). The Korean government recently included Germany in the list of countries that provided medical support during the Korean War, and the UNMCK Commission added the German Flag to the Symbolic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 8, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Media Note Office of The Spokesperson October 8, 2019 The United States, Poland, and the Republic of Korea convened the Warsaw Process cybersecurity working group in Seoul October 7 to 8. Nearly 50 delegations from around the world participated in the working group. Delegations discussed the importance of strengthening cooperation to promote stability in cyberspace, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 8, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, U.S. - South Korea
Press Statement Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson October 5, 2019 The early comments from the DPRK delegation do not reflect the content or the spirit of today’s 8 1/2 hour discussion. The U.S. brought creative ideas and had good discussions with its DPRK counterparts. In the course of the discussions, the U.S. delegation reviewed events since ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 5, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State | Tags: DPRK
October 1, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris gave welcoming remarks at the 2019 Seoul Smart City Summit & Conference.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 1, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery | Tags: Smart City
October 1, 2019 Office of Press Relations On September 30, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant to the Administrator Chris Maloney signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Director-General for Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of Korea, Oh Hyunjoo, to strengthen the global partnership in development ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 1, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
The Palace Hotel New York, New York September 26, 2019 […] QUESTION: Good morning, Mr. Secretary. Ben Marks with NHK. On North Korea, the North Koreans said that they had intentions to meet with the U.S. some time this month, yet the foreign minister did not come to UNGA this year. I’d just like to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 26, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
United Nations Headquarters New York, New York September 24, 2019 10:12 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, distinguished delegates, ambassadors, and world leaders: Seven decades of history have passed through this hall, in all of their richness and drama. Where I stand, the world has heard from presidents and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 24, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy | Tags: UNGA
September 24, 2019 – President Donald J. Trump addressed at the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
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InterContinental New York Barclay New York, New York September 23, 2019 5:29 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much. We’re pleased to be with President Moon of South Korea. We have a long-term friendship, and we are making a lot of progress. We are working on tremendous trade deals. We — as you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 23, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - South Korea
September 23, 2019 – U.S. President Donald J. Trump met South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the InterContinental Barclay hotel during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. (White House Photo)
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 23, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery
U.S. Consulate Busan co-sponsored the Korea-Japan English Language Startup Pitch Contest, which was held for the first time at Fukuoka American Center in Japan on September 20th. While Korea-Japan relations have been frozen over the trade restrictions against each other, university-based startups from Busan and Fukuoka gathered to exchange their business ideas. Working with U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 21, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
On September 17, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht delivered a congratulatory speech and cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the Republic of Korea’s first Ronald McDonald House with 100 dignitaries at Pusan National University’s Yangsan Hospital. The Ronald McDonald House provides housing to families of seriously ill or injured children facing long-term hospitalization. President ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 17, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
September 17, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris hosted distinguished female security experts at the Habib House and learned about their perspectives on current U.S.-ROK security issues.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 17, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State September 15, 2019 On this International Day of Democracy, we reflect on our nation’s unwavering commitment to the unalienable rights that create the foundation of our democracy. In the United States, those rights are defined by respect for individual liberty and human dignity. A vibrant, diverse, and independent ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 15, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
September 13, 2019 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions targeting three North Korean state-sponsored malicious cyber groups responsible for North Korea’s malicious cyber activity on critical infrastructure. Today’s actions identify North Korean hacking groups commonly known within the global cyber security private industry as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 13, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy
Oval Office September 11, 2019 […] Q A follow-up on your decision yesterday with regard to Mr. Bolton. What led you to decide to part ways? THE PRESIDENT: So, John is somebody that I actually got along with very well. He made some very big mistakes. When he talked about the Libyan model for Kim ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 11, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State September 10, 2019 On behalf of the United States Government and its people, I would like to wish the people of South and North Korea, and Koreans around the world, a happy Chuseok holiday. During this time of homecoming and gift giving, of food and family, we ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 10, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
September 5, 2019 During these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we come together to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 men, women, and children who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The passage of time will never diminish the magnitude of the loss or the courage, compassion, strength, and unity ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 10, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. Policy
On September 9th, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht attended the opening ceremony of a special exhibition, ‘The Living History of the People in Bokcheon-Dong, 1600 years Ago’ to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the excavation of ancient tombs in Bokcheon-dong, Busan. Director Lee Hae-ryeon showed Consul around the special exhibition and explained about the history of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 9, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Interview Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State September 9, 2019 […] SECRETARY POMPEO: So yes, the world will be gathered at the UN in the – goodness, it’s the third week of September. Leaders from all around the world will come together. I hope we can do a handful of things. I hope we can ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 9, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy
Interview Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. September 8, 2019 […] QUESTION: Meantime, on North Korea, their nuclear program, the talks have stalled since the Hanoi summit, and North Korea continues to test missiles. U.S. intelligence has concluded that they continue to add to their stockpile of nuclear weapons fuel as well. Are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 8, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
September 6, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris delivered congratulatory remarks at the dedication ceremony for the Colonel Brian Allgood emergency helicopter launch pad at the Ajou Trauma Center. The Center and USFK (United States Forces Korea) collaborate closely on providing state-of-the-art trauma care.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 6, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Remarks Stephen Biegun, Special Representative for North Korea The University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Weiser Diplomacy Center September 6, 2019 In June of 2018, the decision of President Trump to meet at a summit in Singapore with Chairman Kim Jung Un of North Korea was truly momentous. At the conclusion ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 6, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
By ShareAmerica September 6, 2019 The Trump administration’s strategy for the Indo-Pacific region is based on the belief that nations in that region should be independent, strong, and satellites to none. “Our Indo-Pacific vision is about developing … deep and respectful relationships, based on security, respect for the rule of law, and mutually beneficial economic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 6, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Featured Event, Global Issues, News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy | Tags: Indo-Pacific
Interview Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. September 6, 2019 […] QUESTION: Well, it’s great to have you back in the state. And I know you obviously have a lot on your plate around the world right now. It’s – there’s never a slow time for you, even though it might be slow ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 6, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
Interview Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. September 6, 2019 […] SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, when we came into office, you’ll recall the previous administration had a very different approach to foreign policy. They called it “leading from behind.” They, too often, apologized for America, and our team will never do that. President Trump ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 6, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
Interview Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Manhattan, Kansas September 6, 2019 […] QUESTION: Is there a timeframe or a crunch of any sort that you feel or you just want to get it done? SECRETARY POMPEO: Get it done as quickly – on every mission, whether it’s North Korea or the work that we’re ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 6, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, News, U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Manhattan, Kansas September 6, 2019 […] QUESTION: So what’s keeping U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo up at night, whether in Eastern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere, or Middle East right now? SECRETARY POMPEO: So we’re working lots of opportunities. We’re trying to convince Chairman Kim to complete the promise that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 6, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
September 5, 2019 – Chargé d’Affaires Rob Rapson participated in the opening ceremony of the Seoul Defense Dialogue 2019 “Building Peace Together: Challenges and Visions.”
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 5, 2019 | Topics: Photo Gallery
Indian Ocean Region Conference Maldives September 3-4, 2019 As Prepared for Delivery – Ladies and gentlemen, it’s truly an honor to be here with you at the 4th Indian Ocean Conference. Thank you, India Foundation, for organizing such an impressive gathering of stakeholders at this vitally important time, in this amazing place, to address the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 4, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches
September 4, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris delivered remarks on “Working Together for the Future of the Indo Pacific Region” at the Indian Ocean Region Conference 2019 in Maldives.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 4, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Photo Gallery
On August 30, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht delivered a special lecture at Kyungsung University on corporate culture and life in the U.S. to 40 students who are overseas employment trainees through K-Move, a state-run program to connect young Koreans to quality jobs abroad. He emphasized not to be afraid to take risks and fail as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 30, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
August 27, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris gave opening remarks at the KOICA International Global Health Security Agenda symposium and emphasized the importance of working together to address these global challenges.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 27, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
August 20, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris greeted UNHCR (United Nations High Commission for Refugees) Special Envoy Angelina Jolie at the Habib House. Ambassador Harris and UNHCR Special Envoy Jolie talked about human rights in the region and the strong U.S. – ROK alliance.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 20, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
August 16, 2019 U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun will travel to Japan from August 19th to 20th and Seoul from August 20th to 22nd to meet with Japanese and Republic of Korea officials to further strengthen coordination on the final, fully verified denuclearization of the DPRK.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 16, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State August 14, 2019 On behalf of President Trump and the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Korea on the occasion of your National Day on August 15. On this day, we reaffirm the enduring strength of the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 14, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
August 9, 2019 – Deputy Chief of Mission Rob Rapson hosted a luncheon reception in honor of the new Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) who are in Korea to teach English in local schools throughout the country.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 9, 2019 | Topics: Photo Gallery
August 9, 2019 Department of Defense Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Jonathan R. Hoffman provided the following readout: Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Jeong Kyeong-doo and the U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper held a ROK-U.S. Defense Ministerial meeting August 9, 2019, in Seoul where they discussed the security situation on the Korean Peninsula, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 9, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
August 9, 2019 – U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper met with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and discussed current security challenges on the Korean Peninsula. Secretary Esper notes that the strength of the U.S.-ROK Alliance is critical to support ongoing diplomatic efforts and deter aggression.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 9, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
August 5, 2019 – On behalf of the Ambassador, Cultural Attaché Aaron Tarver joined the MOU ceremony with Pyeongtaek City Mayor Jung Jang-Seon to open a new American Corner (AC) at the Pyeongtaek Baedari Library. The new AC will support the U.S.-ROK alliance and become a welcoming space for Pyeongtaek citizens.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 5, 2019 | Topics: Photo Gallery
August 3, 2019 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met yesterday with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono in Bangkok, Thailand on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum. They reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-ROK-Japan relationship, their shared commitment to the final, fully verified denuclearization of the DPRK, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 3, 2019 | Topics: U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
On August 2, Acting Consul Karl Trunk met with CEO Chung Duck-kyo, Gimhae International Airport, to discuss emergency preparedness and support for passengers with special needs. Consul Trunk was also given a brief tour of the airport’s Operations Center and the Rescue and Fire Fighting Center. On the same day, Consul Trunk visited Busan’s Gangdong ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 2, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
July 30, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris congratulated 5-time Olympics and 14-time World Championships gold medal-winning U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky (2nd from left) at a Habib House reception.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | July 30, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
On July 27, Information Management Officer and the Acting Consul in Busan, Ronald G. Lay represented the U.S. Mission at the solemn wreath laying ceremony held at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK) in a Commemoration Ceremony honoring the sacrifices and contributions of nearly 2million U.N. soldiers from 22 countries including the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | July 27, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
July 26, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris met South Korean Patriots and Veterans Affairs Minister Pi Woo-Jin (right) at the Banquet honoring Korean War UN Veterans hosted by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | July 26, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
July 26, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris (center) hosted a reception to welcome representatives from the U.S. Agency for Global Media to Seoul. The U.S. Agency for Global Media advances U.S. government goals through broadcasting outreach to environments that lack press freedom.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | July 26, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
July 24, 2019 – U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton met ROK National Security Office Director Chung Eui-yong, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo in Seoul. They discussed regional security, cooperation and next steps on how to build a stronger U.S.-ROK alliance.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | July 24, 2019 | Topics: Photo Gallery
On July 17, Political Officer and the Acting Consul Brian R. Peterson represented the U.S. Mission Korea at the 2019 Daegu Chimac Festival. Consul Peterson, left, and Daegu Mayor Kwon Young Jin, right, toasted to the success of the 2019 Daegu Chimac (chicken + beer) Festival.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | July 17, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
July 17, 2019 – U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs David R. Stilwell (center) and Ambassador Harry Harris (left) met with South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha (right) to discuss U.S.-ROK bilateral economic, political, and military ties.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | July 17, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
On July 16, Political Officer and the Acting Consul Brian R. Peterson attended a commemorating ceremony of the 130th anniversary of the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI). Consul Peterson was invited to the stage and delivered a congratulatory toast. BCCI started in 1889 as the first Chamber of Commerce in Korea to protect ...
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On July 12, Political Officer and the Acting Consul Chung Joon Lee delivered a speech at the memorial service of the late U.S. General Richard S. Whitcomb at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK). Consul Lee said the U.S. – Korea Alliance is strengthened by the contributions of people like General Whitcomb, and ...
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Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Seoul PD Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY19-01 Deadline for Applications: April 19, 2019 for the 2019 fiscal year *Please refer to IV. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION for detailed review schedules CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Maximum for Each Award: $75,000 *NOTE: Cost-share may be required for the programs exceeding $50,000 Posted Date: ...
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JULY 11, 2019 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke by phone yesterday with R.O.K. Foreign Minister Kang. They reaffirmed their commitment to the final, fully verified denuclearization of the D.P.R.K., the importance of U.S.-Japan-R.O.K. trilateral cooperation, and agreed to continue working closely together to address common challenges in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | July 11, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea
JULY 9, 2019 David R. Stilwell will visit Japan, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and Thailand, July 10–21, 2019, in his first trip as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs. He will visit Tokyo, July 11-14, to meet senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of ...
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07/09 – Ambassador Harry Harris delivered keynote remarks at the Seventh ASEAN Connectivity Forum. The Ambassador noted that U.S.-ROK partnerships on energy, infrastructure, and digital connectivity projects will assist ASEAN nations to develop smart cities that are more livable, workable, and sustainable.
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JULY 6, 2019 U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun will travel to Brussels July 8-9 and Berlin July 10-11 for meetings with European officials and with Republic of Korea Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Lee Do-hoon to advance our shared efforts to achieve the final, fully verified denuclearization of ...
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07/05 – Ambassador Harry Harris meets with South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon, a former KATUSA (Korean Augmentation To the United States Army) soldier, at the Fifth Korea-US Alliance Forum. The forum was co-hosted by the Korea-US Alliance Foundation and the Korea Defense Veterans Association.
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[June 29-30, 2019] U.S. President Donald Trump’s Visit to the Republic of Korea
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | July 3, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - South Korea
On July 2, Ambassador Harry Harris hosted Consulate Busan’s Mardi Gras-themed Independence Day Reception at Park Hyatt Busan. He greeted over 240 guests and welcomed not just one, but two metropolitan city mayors—Oh Keo-don of Busan and Song, Cheol-ho of Ulsan. The Ambassador highlighted the U.S. – ROK Alliance as a cornerstone for regional security, ...
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July 2, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris and Busan Consul Dan Gedacht meet with Ulsan Metropolitan City Mayor Song Cheol-ho during his visit to Ulsan.
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July 2, 2019 President Donald J. Trump visited the Republic of Korea (R.O.K.) June 29–30. During this visit, President Trump and R.O.K. President Moon Jae-in affirmed the unbreakable bond between our two countries and committed to further strengthen our bilateral relationship. Both sides reaffirmed that the strong U.S.-R.O.K. alliance is the linchpin of peace and ...
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June 30, 2019 – U.S. President Donald Trump (left) meets with North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un (right) at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), South Korea. (AP Photo)
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June 30, 2019 – U.S. President Donald Trump (left) meets with North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un (center) and South Korean President Moon Jae-in (right), at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), South Korea. (AP Photo)
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June 30, 2019 Outside the Inter-Korean House of Freedom Panmunjom 3:47 P.M. KST Q How do you feel? PRESIDENT TRUMP: I feel great. It’s a great honor to be here. Q Chairman Kim, how do you feel? CHAIRMAN KIM: (As interpreted.) President Trump has just walked across the demarcation line. That made him the first ...
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June 30, 2019 3:57 P.M. KST Panmunjom Inter-Korean House of Freedom CHAIRMAN KIM: (In progress.) (As interpreted.) It’s always special and I want to thank you (inaudible) for having me. PRESIDENT TRUMP: I want to thank you. Because (inaudible.) It was great. Look, I mean, the world is watching, and it’s very important for the ...
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June 30, 2019 DFAC Flag Pole – Joint Security Area Paju-si, Republic of Korea 3:19 P.M. KST PRESIDENT MOON: (As interpreted.) I would like to thank you for all your dedication and effort. You are indeed standing at the forefront of the spark where you are safeguarding peace and freedom of the Republic of Korea. ...
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June 30, 2019 – President Donald Trump (left) and South Korean President Moon Jae-in participate in a news conference at the Blue House in Seoul. (AP Photo)
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June 30, 2019 – President Donald Trump (center) speaks to South Korean business leaders in Seoul. (AP Photo)
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June 30, 2019 – White House adviser Ivanka Trump (right) attends “ROK-U.S. Women’s Empowerment Forum” hosted by South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha in Seoul.
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June 30, 2019 Blue House Seoul, Republic of Korea 1:09 P.M. KST PRESIDENT MOON: (As interpreted.) I extend my warmest welcome to President Trump to the Republic of Korea. Today, the Korean Peninsula, together with President Trump, has become the land that is most noted on Earth. Since the Declaration of Armistice, in 66 years ...
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June 30, 2019 Blue House Seoul, Republic of Korea 12:22 P.M. KST PRESIDENT MOON: (As interpreted.) President Trump and members of the U.S. delegation to the Republic of Korea, I’d like to extend my warmest welcome to you all, and thank you very much for joining us today. With President Trump and also myself, during ...
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June 30, 2019 Blue House Seoul, Republic of Korea 11:14 A.M. KST PRESIDENT MOON: (As interpreted.) Mr. President, I’d like to thank you for taking the time to visit Korea again after the G20 Summit — as well as your summit meetings with various other leaders, including China — in spite of a plethora of ...
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June 30, 2019 Grand Hyatt Hotel Seoul Seoul, Republic of Korea 10:22 A.M. KST PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you. (Applause.) Wow, thank you very much. Please. Thank you very much. That’s so nice. That means you like us. And we like you. And it has been a great period of time for our two countries. I ...
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June 29, 2019 – South Koreans march after a rally to welcome the U.S. President Donald Trump in Seoul, South Korea. (AP Photo)
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June 29, 2019 – U.S. President Donald Trump (center) and South Korean President Moon Jae-in (fifth right) meet with guests including members of the band EXO at the Blue House in Seoul. (AP Photo)
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June 29, 2019 – President Donald Trump (left) and South Korean President Moon Jae-in (right) pose for a photo during a visit to the Blue House in Seoul. (AP Photo)
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June 28, 2019 – U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun (left) meets with ROK Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Lee Do-hoon at Foreign Ministry in Seoul, South Korea. (AP Photo)
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June 28, 2019 The partnership between our two nations and our two people is deep and enduring. We have been proud to stand by your side for many decades as an unwavering friend and a loyal ally. And you have never had a time where this ally has been more loyal or stood by your ...
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To mark the 69th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, on June 25 Consul Daniel C. Gedacht spoke at a commemoration at the UNMCK honoring those who sacrificed their lives to defend the ROK. Addressing a crowd of over 200, he emphasized that it is our duty to remember the sacrifice made by ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | June 25, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
On June 24, Guy Black, a Canadian former volunteer member with the U.S. Department of Defense, visited Busan to attend a commemoration ceremony at the UNMCK, which he had organized on behalf of the Province of British Columbia. At the ceremony he laid a U.S. flag at each grave of the 36 U.S. soldiers buried ...
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On June 22, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht spoke at Miryang Municipal Library to an audience of over 100 people. Highlighting the importance of tackling the unknown, he shared his experiences as a diplomat and tips on how he acquired five languages with the crowd who enthusiastically asked questions during the Q&A session. He also met ...
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June 21, 2019 – Secretary Pompeo delivers remarks on the 2018 International Religious Freedom Annual Report at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.
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Washington, DC June 21, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m proud to be here today to speak about the State Department’s ongoing mission to advance international religious freedom. This mission is not just a Trump administration priority – it’s a deeply personal one. For many years, I was a Sunday school teacher and a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | June 21, 2019 | Topics: News, Official Reports, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
발언 마이클 R. 폼페이오 국무장관 프레스 브리핑룸 워싱턴 DC 2019년 6월 21일 폼페이오 장관: 안녕하십니까, 여러분. 저는 오늘 이 자리에서 전 세계를 대상으로 끊임없이 종교적 자유의 신장을 추구하는 국무부의 목표에 관해 말씀드릴 수 있는 기회를 얻게 된 것을 자랑스럽게 생각합니다. 이 목표는 비단 트럼프 행정부의 중점 추진 과제에만 그치는 것이 아닙니다―저 개인적으로도 깊은 의미가 있습니다. ...
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Washington, D.C. June 20, 2019 […] SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Welcome. First, I want to welcome all of the human trafficking survivors in attendance here today. You are all heroes. This is a very special morning. You are all standing up to ensure that no one else suffers the abuse that you endured. And ...
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On June 18, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht delivered a special speech at K-Move Busan center to a group of Korean youth seeking to work abroad. He emphasized not to be afraid to take risks and fail as a way to develop expertise, skills, and toughness.
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June 14, 2019 – Minister Counselor for Public Affairs Mitchell Moss delivered commemorative remarks at the 28th Korea America Friendship Night. He thanked the Korea America Friendship Society (KAFS) for its tireless efforts to strengthen the relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
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June 14, 2019 Deputy Secretary of State Sullivan John J. Sullivan spoke by phone last night in Washington D.C. with the newly appointed Republic of Korea Vice (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Sei-young. The Deputy Secretary and the Vice Foreign Minister reaffirmed their commitment to the final, fully verified denuclearization of the Democratic People’s Republic of ...
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On June 13, the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK) and Consul Daniel Gedacht welcomed the family of the late Glenn Zachow to Busan. Zachow, who served as an infantryman in the 7th Division of the U.S. Army during the Korean War, had requested that a lock of his hair be buried in Korea ...
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President Donald J. Trump Is Supporting Women’s Political Empowerment Through Increased Participation in Global Security Processes June 11, 2019 “By investing in women around the world, we’re investing in families, we’re investing in prosperity, and we’re investing in peace.” President Donald J. Trump PROMOTING PEACE AND SECURITY BY EMPOWERING WOMEN: President Donald J. Trump has ...
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June 11, 2019 Secretary Pompeo will travel to India, Sri Lanka, Japan, and the Republic of Korea June 24-30 to broaden and deepen our partnerships with key countries to advance our shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. In New Delhi, Secretary Pompeo will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of ...
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June 10, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris delivered welcoming remarks at the 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, DC. Ambassador Harris led the largest-ever Korean delegation to the United States from June 10-12 for the Summit which included 83 Korean delegations.
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Remarks Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Facebook Korea June 5, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you all for being here this afternoon, especially Representative Choung Byoung-gug and Director General Kwon Jun-wook. I’d also like to thank K-Internet for collaborating with us on this event. Under the leadership of Chairperson Han Seong-sook and ...
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June 5, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris spoke on the Future of the Cloud at Facebook Korea, highlighting how both U.S. and Korean companies stand to benefit from less restrictive cloud computing regulations.
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June 4, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris spoke on the ‘Current Status and Future Prospects of ROK-U.S. Relations’ to the Korean American Association (KAA), an organization dedicated to strengthening relations between the United States and the Republic of Korea through exchanges and specialized programs.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | June 4, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
REMARKS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 3, 2019 CITY HALL THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome. The prime minister and I were just remarking on what a great crowd, what a great group we have here. Thank you, Madame Mayor, for joining us as well and hosting us. I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | June 3, 2019 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Global Issues, News, US Secretary of State
June 3, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris honored the new leadership of the Korea-U.S. Vision Association, an organization open to all Korean alumni of U.S. State Department-sponsored exchange programs. Minister of Gender Equality and Family Jin Sun-mee (left) attended the reception to share her IVLP experience.
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June 3, 2019 – Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan, center, walks with South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo during a welcome ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Seoul. (AP Image)
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June 3, 2019 Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan met with President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to discuss the security environment on the Korean Peninsula, combined readiness in support of diplomatic negotiations, and strengthening of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. Acting Secretary Shanahan thanked President Moon for the ROK’s continued support for ...
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June 3, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris hosted a breakfast at the Ambassador’s Residence, with Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan.
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June 3, 2019 – Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan met with South Korean President Moon Jae-in during his visit to Seoul, South Korea. (Department of Defense Photo)
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June 2, 2019 Japanese Minister of Defense Takeshi Iwaya, Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense Jeong Kyeong-doo, and U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan convened the 12th Trilateral Defense Ministerial Meeting in Singapore on June 2 on the margins of the International Institute for Strategic Studies 18th Asia Security Summit (2019 ...
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June 2, 2019 […] Q: Yeah, what was your key take away from that today? SEC. SHANAHAN: Well, the biggest takeaway for me was the level of cooperation and interaction between the Republic of Korea and Japan. I mean, the — Minister Iwaya and Minister Jeong have a very good relationship. Cohesion there was quite ...
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June 1, 2019 The United States military is partnering with nations from across a wide swath of the Indo-Pacific region, and those nations must follow with their own investments if the partnerships are to grow, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said in a speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. At the International Institute ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | June 1, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, Global Issues, News, U.S. Policy | Tags: Indo-Pacific
May 31, 2019 The ocean supports millions of American jobs across numerous industries, including commercial fishing, recreation and tourism, international trade, shipping, ports, energy, and other maritime commerce. During National Ocean Month, we recognize the importance of the ocean to the economy, national security, and environment of the United States, and we renew our commitment ...
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May 29, 2019 – At the 2019 Jeju Forum for Peace & Prosperity’s diplomatic roundtable. Ambassador Harry Harris discussed the importance of diplomacy and its role in establishing lasting peace on the Korean peninsula and in the region.
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On May 25, Consul Gedacht delivered remarks at Korea International School Jeju’s high school graduation ceremony. Speaking to the graduating class of 80 students and nearly 400 parents, friends, and family members, Consul Gedacht urged the graduating seniors to take chances, get outside their comfort zones, and tackle the future’s challenges.
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May 23, 2019 – Former President George W. Bush attended the 10th anniversary of former President Roh’s passing and presented a portrait he painted of former President Roh Moo-hyun to first First Lady Kwon Yang-sook. On May 23, Former U.S. President George W. Bush marked the 10th anniversary of the death of the late ROK ...
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Media Note May 22, 2019 Washington, DC
View Video: 0’53’’ The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs unveiled an updated Fulbright Program brand identity today at a Fulbright celebration at the U.S. Capitol. The updated identity, including a new logo and brand narrative, demonstrates the Fulbright ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | May 22, 2019 | Topics: Education, Global Issues, News
May 21, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris hosted a kickoff reception ahead of the 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit at the Ambassador’s Residence. Ambassador Harris will be leading the largest-ever Korean delegation to Washington, DC from June 10-12 for the Summit.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | May 21, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
May 21, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris (center) attended the Seoul Food & Hotel Show 2019, sponsored by KOTRA (Korea Trade-investment Promotion Agency) and toured the USA pavilion. As Korea’s largest food trade show, the USA pavilion had 76 booths and 45 exhibitors.
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On May 20, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht visited Gyeongnam Foreign Language High School for a special lecture about his life as a diplomat. Students welcomed the Consul with loud applause and enthusiastically asked him questions during the Q&A session after the lecture. They also showcased their self-written plays about American culture such as movies, school, ...
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May 20, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris hosted a dinner at the Ambassador’s Residence, with Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon. The mayor and the Ambassador talked about a variety of topics — life in Seoul, the challenges of leading a giant metropolis, international relations, sustainability, and even literature.
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On May 19, Consulate Busan opened a booth at Global Gathering 2019, one of the biggest international events in Busan, where locals and expatriates gather together to share world cultures including food, traditional clothing, performances and more. Under the theme of tourism and education, Consulate Busan handed out brochures and booklets about traveling and studying ...
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On May 16, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht delivered a special lecture to a group of students from University of Pittsburgh that visited Consulate Busan and shared his experiences as a diplomat in foreign countries. Consul also talked about ROK’s relations with the U.S., Japan and DPRK and after the lecture, students were given a tour ...
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May 16, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris delivered a special lecture on leadership and engaged with students at a Town Hall meeting at Yonsei University.
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May 15, 2019 President Donald J. Trump will visit the Republic of Korea to meet with President Moon Jae-in, in conjunction with his travel to the region to attend the G20 Summit in late June. President Trump and President Moon will continue their close coordination on efforts to achieve the final, fully verified denuclearization of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | May 15, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - South Korea
May 14, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris gave welcoming remarks at Cotton Day 2019. U.S. Cotton is a sustainably grown product used throughout the textile supply chain in Korea.
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Media Note May 14, 2019 On May 13-14, the United States and the Republic of Korea held the third meetings of the Environmental Affairs Council (EAC) under the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Environmental Cooperation Commission (ECC) under the United States-Korea Environmental Cooperation Agreement on May 13 and 14. The United States ...
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May 14, 2019 – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue gave closing remarks and thanked Korean customers for purchasing great quality American cotton at Cotton Day 2019.
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May 13, 2019 – Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Marc Knapper participated in NextGen Matters, a youth engagement program developed by U.S. Embassy Seoul, and discussed the U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) alliance with Korean students.
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Ten novice monks from Hongbeopsa Temple visited Consulate Busan on May 10 in celebration of Buddha’s Birthday. The monks surprised Consul Daniel C. Gedacht with hand-made paper lotus flowers as presents and Consul took commemorative photos with them, trying on a Jangsam, or Buddhist monk’s robe. Embassy Seoul promoted this on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/usembassyseoul .
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May 9, 2019 On May 9th, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Marc Knapper met in Seoul with his counterparts, Director General Kim Tae-jin of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, and Deputy Director General Takehiro Funakoshi of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, to discuss trilateral cooperation, including achieving ...
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May 9, 2019 – U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris (4th from left) poses, from left, with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon, Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin at the completion ceremony of Lotte Chemical’s ethane cracking complex in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. Lotte Chemical completed the construction of a $3.1 billion complex ...
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May 8, 2019 – U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun arrived in Seoul to meet with South Korean officials to discuss efforts to advance the final and fully verified denuclearization of North Korea. (AP Photo)
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Consul Daniel C. Gedacht made a visit to Consulate General of Japan in Busan on May 8 to extend congratulations to Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito. After signing a Congratulatory Book for the newly crowned Emperor, Consul met with Consul General Hisashi Michigami and expressed his well-wishes for Japan’s lasting peace and prosperity under the new ...
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Morgan Ortagus Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 6, 2019 As we reflect on North Korea Freedom Week, we recognize the efforts of the North Korean defector and human rights community to continue to shine a spotlight on the dire human right situation in North Korea. For decades, the regime in North Korea has subjected its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | May 6, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea
I send my warmest greetings to all Muslims observing the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan commemorates when the sacred Quran was revealed to Muhammad. At the spotting of the crescent moon, Muslim families and communities will honor this revelation by beginning a month of inward reflection, spiritual renewal, and prayer. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | May 5, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, President of the United States
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 3, 2019 On World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting safety and freedom for members of the press. A free and independent media is indispensable to a vibrant, functioning democracy. Despite some progress, journalists around the world continue to be persecuted, targeted with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | May 3, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News
Washington, DC May 3, 2019 U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun will travel to Tokyo May 7-8 and Seoul May 9-10 to meet with Japanese and R.O.K. officials to discuss efforts to advance the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea.
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April 30, 2019 The contributions of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent are firmly woven into the diverse fabric of our Nation. During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage that have enriched our great country and helped define our history. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | April 30, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News
On April 25, Ambassador Harris participated in the change of command ceremony for U.S. Naval Forces, Korea. Rear Admiral Michael Boyle relinquished command to the new Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, Rear Admiral Michael “Buzz” Donnelly. The Ambassador then visited Busan MBC, meeting with President Lee Heekil to congratulate the network on 60 years ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | April 25, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
April 24, 2019 – Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs Mitchell Moss (center) moderated the Let’s Talk Series, a policy-focused discussion program with Dr. Neil G. Ruiz, Associate Director of Global Migration and Demography Research at the Pew Research Center on “Trends and Attitudes towards International Migration” at the American Center Korea. April 24, 2019 – ...
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April 24, 2019 – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (left) and Senator Maggie Hassan (right) paid a courtesy call on South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-hwa (center) to discuss the ironclad U.S.-ROK Alliance and our deep cooperation on economic, security, and governance matters.
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April 24, 2019 – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (left) and Senator Chris Coons (right) paid a courtesy call on South Korean National Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo (center) to discuss the ironclad U.S.-ROK Alliance and a variety of bilateral issues.
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April 23, 2019 – Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Japan and Korean Affairs Marc Knapper participated in the Asan Plenum 2019. In his remarks Knapper emphasized the close coordination between the United States and the Republic of Korea on a panoply of issues, spanning security, economics, and governance.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | April 23, 2019 | Topics: Photo Gallery
April 22, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris met Liberty Korea Party Chairman Hwang Kyo-ahn (left) and Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee Representative Yoon Sang-hyun (right) at the National Assembly.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | April 22, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
April 22, 2019 Earth Day is a celebration of the abundant beauty and life-sustaining bounty of our natural environment. On this day, we reaffirm our responsibility to protect God’s wondrous creation for future generations. From the Appalachian Mountains to the golden shores of California, America is blessed with some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth. As Americans, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | April 22, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, President of the United States
April 18, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris and Ms. Bruni Bradley congratulated the military members serving throughout the Korean Peninsula who received the honorary rank of “Six Star” at the 48th Annual USO (United Service Organizations) Six Star Salute Gala.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | April 18, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
On April 17, a delegation of six sitting members of the U.S. House of Representatives met with academic and economic experts to discuss political and economic challenges facing Busan. The 2019 Congressional Study Group Korea (CSGK), organized by the Former Members of Congress visited Seoul and Busan for seven days for legislative exchanges which facilitate ...
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April 16, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris paid a courtesy call on new South Korean Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul to discuss a wide array of Korean Peninsula issues.
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“I know that the Republic of Korea, which has become a tremendously successful nation, will be a faithful ally of the United States very long into the future.” President Donald J. Trump April 11, 2019 STRENGTHENING OUR VITAL ALLIANCE: President Donald J. Trump is welcoming President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | April 11, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - South Korea
April 11, 2019 On April 11, 2019, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed President Moon Jae-in and Madam Kim Jung-sook of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to the White House. President Trump and President Moon discussed our two countries’ mutual goals of achieving the final, fully verified denuclearization of the Democratic ...
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April 11, 2019 Oval Office PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have President Moon of South Korea with us and a very, very great privilege to have Mrs. Kim. Thank you very much. Very much. We hope you enjoy your stay. We are discussing many, many important things, including, obviously, ...
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Washington, DC April 11, 2019 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and National Security Advisor John Bolton met with Republic of Korea (ROK) President Moon Jae-in today in Washington. The U.S. and ROK sides affirmed their commitment to achieving the final, fully verified denuclearization of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Secretary Pompeo and ...
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April 11, 2019 – President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcome President Moon Jae-in and Mrs. Kim Jung-sook of the Republic of Korea to the White House. (White House Photo)
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April 10, 2019 – Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Rob Rapson (6th from right) and Ms. Bruni Bradley (4th from right) launched an Embassy garden project at the Ambassador’s Residence, together with the City of Seoul, planting seedlings and buds indigenous to both countries.
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On April 9, WeWork, an American company that provides shared workspaces and services opened its first branch in Busan, and the 15th in Korea. Consul Daniel C. Gedacht joined the opening ceremony with Busan Mayor Oh Geo-don at the newly opened branch to congratulate the company’s arrival in Busan. At the beginning of the ceremony, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | April 9, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
April 8, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris visited to Korea Tourism College in Icheon and delivered a lecture to students.
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April 4, 2019 – Consul General Angela Kerwin participated in NextGen Matters, a youth engagement program developed by U.S. Embassy Seoul, and discussed the U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) alliance with Korean university students.
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Harry Harris, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea April 4, 2019 Like so many other Seoulites, I appreciate the dynamism of this beautiful city set amid the backdrop of Bukhansan and the Han River. Since my family and I moved here last year, I’ve come to appreciate the drive that Koreans have to improve ...
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On March 30, Consul Daniel Gedacht joined Busan eFM’s Global Talk 2019 held at Busan American Corner in Busan Simin Municipal Library to discuss the theme of Busan as a global city. Consul Gedacht and two other guest speakers, Alok Kumar Roy, Secretary General of the Busan Foundation for International Cooperation, Professor Vincenzo Campitelli, Pusan ...
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On March 26, the United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Bertholf called in Jeju to do a joint Search and Rescue/Law Enforcement exercise and build partnership with Republic of Korea (ROK) Coast Guard. Deputy Chief of Mission Robert Rapson represented the Mission at the welcoming reception with Consul Gedacht and delivered a welcoming speech.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | March 26, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
On March 22, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht visited International School of Busan (ISB) on their “Stream Cleanup Day” and gave a special speech to encourage 300 students to work on protecting nature. There were several performances that students of ISB prepared to show the importance of environmental protection.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | March 22, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
On March 22, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht delivered a special lecture at Pusan National University (PNU) where he talked about U.S. – Korea relations, the U.S. political system, and life as a U.S. diplomat with a class of around 30 political science students. A lively discussion followed the lecture on U.S. – North Korea issues, ...
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March 21, 2019 – Deputy Chief of Mission Rob Rapson visited the Great American Craft Beer Showcase at the 2019 Korea International Beer Expo (KIBEX) in a show of support for U.S. specialty brewers.
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On March 14, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht attended the grand opening of “Repetition and Difference: About Time” at the Busan Museum of Arts, a modern art exhibition featuring seven leading contemporary artists from Korea and Japan. As the organizer requested attendees to wear time traveler costume, the Consul wore a special Hanbok for the event.
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Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC March 13, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Since America’s founding, the concept of individual rights has been woven into the national fabric. As my friend and scholar Mary Ann Glendon has written, it has given weak members of our society, quote, “an instrument ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | March 13, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, Official Reports, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
On March 12, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht welcomed Director Ko Wonhak and his staff from the International Cooperation and Tourism Division, Pohang City, who paid a call on the Consulate. Consul Gedacht introduced them the roles and functions of the U.S. Consulate Busan and discussed ways to create synergy effects through partnering and cooperation.
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March 8, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris hosted a reception to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD2019) and to highlight the essential roles women play in Korean society.
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea International Women’s Day Reception Chief of Mission Residence March 8, 2019 Good evening everyone. Bruni and I are thrilled to be able to host you here at the Habib House tonight. And I’d especially like to thank and recognize the Vice ...
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March 8, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris and Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-Wha signed the Special Measures Agreement, a new agreement in support of U.S. military requirements in labor, logistics, and construction. The U.S. appreciates the considerable resources the ROK provides to support the Alliance.
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Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC March 8, 2019 The United States is proud to observe International Women’s Day, March 8. We extend our gratitude to the diverse women and girls around the globe who have made vast contributions in lifting up those facing challenges and hardship and put their own ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | March 8, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, US Secretary of State
Special Briefing Washington, DC March 7, 2019 MODERATOR: Thank you all for coming today to this on-background briefing. For your situational awareness only and not for reporting, with us today is [Senior State Department Official]. You may – for purposes of attribution, he is a senior State Department official. This briefing is embargoed until its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | March 7, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea
March 7, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris met with the new Korea University President Dr. Chung Jin-Taek.
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March 6, 2019 – U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions David Peyman met with the ROK Foreign Ministry’s Director-General for African and Middle Eastern Affairs Hong Jin-wook to discuss U.S. Sanctions on Iran.
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March 1, 2019 During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the countless women whose courage and resolve have contributed to the character and success of our Nation and the entire world. The equal opportunity of women in every facet of daily life is an essential feature of a free and prosperous society. This month, we honor women ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | March 1, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, President of the United States
On March 1, 2019, the United States Trade Representative released President Trump’s 2019 Trade Policy Agenda and Annual Report, outlining how the Administration’s trade policies are benefitting American workers, contributing to the strongest U.S. economy in decades, and rebalancing America’s trade relationships and the global economy. In just two years, the Administration has already made ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | March 1, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, President of the United States, Trade, U.S. Policy
President Donald J. Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un met at the February 27-28 U.S.-North Korea Summit in Hanoi.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | March 1, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea
ERT Manila, Philippines February 28, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: So the President gave a pretty good description of the summit, how it ended, the progress that we made, and progress we didn’t make. I thought I’d talk about two other things. One, we were and continue to be very engaged with the issue between India and Pakistan. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 28, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam February 28, 2019 THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. I want to begin by thanking the Prime Minister and President of Vietnam. We’re in Hanoi. It’s an incredible city. What’s happened over the last 25 years has been incredible for the people of Vietnam, the job they’ve done ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 28, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam February 28, 2019 PRESIDENT TRUMP: Are you all having a good time in Hanoi? Everybody having a good time? Everybody? Jeff? I hope. Q Chairman Kim, are you ready to denuclearize? Are you ready to give up your nuclear weapons? CHAIRMAN KIM: (As interpreted.) If I’m not willing to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 28, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam February 28, 2019 CHAIRMAN KIM: (As interpreted.) And I believe that, starting from yesterday, the whole world is looking at this spot right now. Because there are people who are welcoming this meeting. There are people who have remained skeptical about this meeting. But I’m sure that all of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 28, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea
February 28, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris met with new Minister of Gender Equality and Family Jin Sun-mee.
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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam February 27, 2019 CHAIRMAN KIM: (As interpreted.) So it’s exactly 261 days since we met last time in Singapore, in June, last year. PRESIDENT TRUMP: Yes. CHAIRMAN KIM: (As interpreted.) And I truly believe that this successful and great meeting that we are having today is thanks to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 27, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam February 27, 2019 PRESIDENT TRUMP: Everybody having a good time? Q Yes, sir. PRESIDENT TRUMP: You are? I hope so. One of the great photographers of the world. (Laughter.) One of the great. Make us look very good tonight, please. Q We’ll work on that. PRESIDENT TRUMP: One of ...
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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam February 27, 2019 Q Mr. President, what do you hope to achieve in your talks with the Chairman? PRESIDENT TRUMP: I think they’ll be very successful. Great relationship. I think they’re going to be very successful. We look forward to it. We both do. Q Have you walked back ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 27, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea
February 27, 2019 – U.S. President Donald J. Trump is greeted by Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the Sofitel Legend Metropole hotel in Hanoi, for their second summit meeting. (AP Image)
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Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC February 24, 2019 QUESTION: And joining us now before he heads off to Vietnam, the Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. Mr. Secretary, welcome back to Fox News Sunday. SECRETARY POMPEO: Chris, it’s great to be with you. QUESTION: Before we get to the Kim summit, I want to ask you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 24, 2019 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
Intervention Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State New York City February 21, 2019 QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, good morning. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning. QUESTION: Thanks so much for your time. SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you. QUESTION: This time next week, you will be in Vietnam with the President for the second summit with Kim Jong-un. After the first summit in Singapore, President ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 21, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
Fact Sheets February 21, 2019 As part of a bold new diplomacy, we continue our historic push for peace on the Korean Peninsula. A TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY: President Donald J. Trump is committed to achieving a bright and secure future for all people on the Korean Peninsula and across the world. On February 27 and 28, 2019, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 21, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea
Feb. 20 – “The U.S. is deepening its alliances and partnerships to ensure that the fundamental principles governing open, transparent energy markets in the region endure.” Assistant Secretary Francis Fannon (left) met MOFA Deputy Minister Yun Kang-hyeon to discuss energy demand in the Indo-Pacific.
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February 19, 2019 Oval Office THE PRESIDENT: Okay, thank you very much. I had a great conversation this morning with President Moon of South Korea. And we obviously discussed the upcoming trip next week, where we’re going Hanoi, in Vietnam. And I look forward to be with Chairman Kim, and I think a lot of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 19, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
On February 19, Consul Daniel Gedacht recorded a congratulating message with Busan e-FM for a special program to celebrate its 10th anniversary, which will be aired at 11:00 a.m. on February 27.
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Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun is traveling to Hanoi today in preparation for the President’s second summit with D.P.R.K. Chairman Kim Jong Un February 27-28.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 19, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy
February 19, 2019 “Our destiny, beyond the Earth, is not only a matter of national identity, but a matter of national security.” President Donald J. Trump ESTABLISHING THE SPACE FORCE: President Donald J. Trump’s Space Policy Directive-4 is a bold, strategic step toward guaranteeing American space dominance that sets the framework for establishing the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 19, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. Policy
February 16, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris (center) visited the U.S. Seventh Fleet’s flagship USS Blue Ridge and met ROK CNO Admiral Sim Seung-seob (right) and USFK General Robert Abrams (left) in Busan.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 16, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
February 15, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris visited South Korean Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-soo at the Supreme Court of Korea.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 15, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Washington, DC February 14, 2019 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha today in Warsaw. They discussed ongoing efforts to achieve the final, fully verified denuclearization of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), and updated each other on respective U.S. and ROK engagements with the DPRK. Secretary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 14, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
February 14, 2019 – U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo meets with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha in Warsaw, Poland. [State Department photo]
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February 10 – “We reached agreement through close consultation and fair negotiations. The U.S. commitment to the ROK’s security and its people is ironclad.” Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Timothy Betts (left) and his ROK counterpart Jang Won-sam signed a preliminary deal on defense cost sharing.
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February 9, 2019 – U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun met with ROK Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Lee Do-hoon and Japanese Director-General Kenji Kanasugi to discuss recent and upcoming U.S.-DPRK engagement.
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Washington, DC February 8, 2019 Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun met with Special Representative for U.S. Affairs of the State Affairs Commission of the D.P.R.K. Kim Hyok Chol February 6-8, in Pyongyang. Special Representative Biegun and Special Representative Kim discussed advancing President Trump and Chairman Kim’s Singapore summit commitments of complete denuclearization, transforming ...
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February 7, 2019 By investing in women around the world, we’re investing in families, we’re investing in prosperity, and we’re investing in peace. President Donald J. Trump PROMOTING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN: The Trump Administration is launching a historic initiative to empower women globally to fulfill their economic potential. Today, the Trump Administration launched the ...
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Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC February 7, 2019 In order to achieve peace and economic prosperity for all members of society, the United States promotes women’s global development and prosperity today with the signing of a National Security Presidential Memorandum by President Trump. The initiative will advance women’s economic empowerment ...
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February 5, 2019 THE PRESIDENT: Madam Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — (applause) — and my fellow Americans: We meet tonight at a moment of unlimited potential. As we begin a new Congress, I stand here ready to work with you to achieve historic breakthroughs for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 5, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC February 5, 2019 In his first two years, President Trump has strengthened America at home and abroad by putting the interests of the American people first and reasserting American leadership around the world. History will remember this period not only for what America has achieved on its ...
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February 5, 2019 – President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Official White House Photo)
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February 4, 2019 Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Vishal Amin, issued the Administration’s 2018 Annual Intellectual Property Report. The report lays out the Administration’s four-part strategy to promote strong intellectual property protection and policy efforts, both domestically and abroad. “Over the past two years, the Administration has made significant ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 4, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. Policy
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC February 4, 2019 Please accept my best wishes to our friends around the world celebrating the Lunar New Year on February 5. During this new lunar year, let us continue to strengthen the bonds of friendship with allies and partners as we invite all nations to join ...
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Remarks Stephen Biegun Special Representative for North Korea Palo Alto, CA, United States January 31, 2019 [
View Video: 24’51” ] MR BIEGUN: Good afternoon. Thank you, Dr. Shin, and thank you to Stanford University and to the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center for inviting me here today. I want to add particular thanks to a few representatives of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | February 1, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy
January 29, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Yoo Eun-Hae and discussed bilateral academic exchange programs, including the Fulbright and WEST (Work, English Study, Travel) programs, which promote stronger ties between the U.S. and Republic of Korea.
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On January 29, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht met with Director Kim Sun-hee of the Busan Museum of Art (BMA) and discussed increasing cultural and artistic exchanges. Consul Gedacht was given a guided tour of the exhibitions currently displayed at the Children’s Gallery.
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On January 29, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht gave a special lecture to 5th graders at International School of Busan on how the U.S. government operates as part of “Government Week.” The children were especially curious about the American system of checks and balances.
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On January 28, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht paid a visit to the ASEAN Culture House (ACH) in Busan. The Consul had a chance to discuss ASEAN – Korea relations and look around the exhibitions at ACH with Ham Seung-hoon, the Director General.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 28, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Rose Garden January 25, 2019 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. My fellow Americans, I am very proud to announce today that we have reached a deal to end the shutdown and re-open the federal government. (Applause.) As everyone knows, I have a very powerful alternative, but I didn’t want to use it at this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 25, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. Policy
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC January 22, 2019 MR BRENDE: Mr. Secretary, it is with deep appreciation that I welcome you to our annual meeting here in Davos. In the 49-year history of the forum, we have only done video links less than 10 times, always under exceptional circumstances. With the current ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 22, 2019 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, US Secretary of State
Washington, DC January 21, 2019 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke on January 20 with Republic of Korea (R.O.K.) Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha. They updated each other on respective U.S. and R.O.K. engagements with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (D.P.R.K.). Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Kang affirmed the enduring strength of the U.S.-R.O.K. Alliance.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 21, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
Washington, DC January 18, 2019 Secretary Pompeo and Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun met with DPRK Vice Chairman Kim Yong Chol in Washington January 18. The Secretary, Special Representative Biegun, and Vice Chairman Kim discussed efforts to make progress on the commitments President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un made at their summit ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 18, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
Routine Message- U.S. Embassy Seoul (January 9, 2019) Location: Republic of Korea – Seoul and Nationwide Event: New Korean laws taking effect in 2019 may impact U.S. citizens visiting, living, or working in the Republic of Korea. All citizens are advised that they are required to respect Korean laws and adhere to local regulations. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | January 10, 2019 | Topics: embassy, News
Remarks Stephen Biegun Special Representative for North Korea Incheon International Airport Seoul, South Korea December 19, 2018 Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be back here in Seoul. This will be my 18th meeting with my counterpart Ambassador Lee Do-hoon, and it is wonderful to be here again and to have the opportunity to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 19, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea
December 19, 2018 – Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun arrived in Seoul to continue close coordination on North Korea with the South Korean government.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 19, 2018 | Topics: Photo Gallery
December 19, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris visited K-water and signed a MOU on behalf of the U.S. government that supports the joint development of satellite technology for water management and water disaster prevention by K-Water and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 19, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
December 17, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris met with three Chiefs of the ROK military (Army, Navy, and Air Force) and hundreds of military officers to show his appreciation for their service commitment and to talk about the leadership at the ROK’s Gyeryongdae military headquarters.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 17, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
December 12, 2018 – U.S. Science Envoy Dr. James Schauer (3rd from left) visited Korea Environment Corporation, National Institute of Environmental Research, and Seoul National University to discuss ideas about how we can further cooperate to reduce air pollution.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 12, 2018 | Topics: Photo Gallery
December 11, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris hosted a luncheon with South Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Cho Yoon-je at Habib House, the residence of the U.S. Ambassador.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 11, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
December 11, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris gave congratulatory remarks at the 2018 Korea America Friendship Night year-end party.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 11, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 11, 2018 On November 28, 2018, I designated Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, as Countries of Particular Concern under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 for having engaged in or tolerated ”systematic, ongoing, [and] egregious ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 11, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 10, 2018 Seventy years ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Emerging from a world war that shocked humanity with its cruelty, the sovereign nations of the world united to specify those rights that are inherent to all persons, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 10, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, US Secretary of State
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 10, 2018 Today, in commemoration of International Human Rights Day and as part of our continued efforts to promote accountability for North Korean officials, we are releasing our report, which identifies three individuals and three groups as responsible for serious human rights abuses or censorship. In ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 10, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News
December 10, 2018 Report on Serious Human Rights Abuses or Censorship in North Korea Prepared by: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Right, and Labor Submitted in compliance with: Section 304 (a) of the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-122, enacted on February 18, 2016 Section 304 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 10, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea
On December 6 – 7, Pushpinder Dhillon, Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs of the U.S. Embassy made a familiarization visit to Busan and Ulsan with his staff. In Busan, the ECON team visited the World Fisheries University, attended the AMCHAM Busan Committee’s special lecture on smart cities, and learned operations of the New Port. In ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 7, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
United States Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Manisha Singh led talks December 7, 2018, with Vice Foreign Minister Lee Taeho of the Republic of Korea during the latter’s official visit to Washington, D.C. They discussed the importance of the U.S.-Korea economic relationship, and prospects for greater cooperation in global health security, energy, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 7, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, U.S. - South Korea
December 7, 2018 Our Nation was founded on the idea that our Creator endows each individual with certain unalienable rights. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson identified life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as among these fundamental human rights. Our Nation has enshrined these and other rights, which Americans continue to enjoy today, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 7, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, President of the United States
December 6, 2018 – Secretary Michael R. Pompeo meets with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. [State Department Photo]
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 6, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery
On December 6, Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha of the Republic of Korea. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Kang reaffirmed the ironclad alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea and pledged to maintain close coordination to ensure the final, fully verified denuclearization of the Democratic People’s Republic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 6, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
In commemoration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Consulate Busan organized two round table discussions on December 5 in Gyeongnam and Busan on disability rights featuring Prof. Michael Schwartz, a deaf lawyer and associate professor of law at Syracuse University. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 5, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
December 4, 2018 George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States, passed away on November 30, 2018. President George H.W. Bush served as a Congressman from Texas, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in China, Director of Central Intelligence, Vice President of eight years to President ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 4, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Press Releases, U.S. Policy
December 1, 2018 Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night. Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service—to be, in his words, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 1, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 1, 2018 Devoted husband, loving father, steadfast friend, exemplary patriot: this is how I will always remember President George H. W. Bush. Whether he was serving in the skies over the Pacific during World War II, protecting America at CIA headquarters, or leading our ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 1, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
December 1, 2018 “Let us resolve to use our power, our resources, and our voices, not just for ourselves, but for our people — to lift their burdens, to raise their hopes, and to empower their dreams.” President Donald J. Trump PROMOTING GROWTH AND PROSPERITY: President Donald J. Trump championed the successes of his pro-growth ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | December 1, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, President of the United States
Indian Treaty Room November 29, 2018 THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Ambassador Birx, for that kind introduction. And, more importantly, I want to say thank you to Ambassador Deborah Birx for a lifetime of leadership advancing the fight against HIV/AIDS, and, since 2014, as the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator. We are grateful for your ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 29, 2018 | Topics: Global Issues, News, Vice President of the United States
Washington, DC November 27, 2018 Today, in advance of World AIDS Day 2018, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo announced the latest results achieved by American leadership and partnerships through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which has now saved more than 17 million lives. As of September 30, 2018, PEPFAR is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 27, 2018 | Topics: Global Issues, News, PEPFAR, US Secretary of State
November 27, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris launched the Embassy’s “NextGen Matters” outreach program to connect Korean youth with U.S. officials and experts by discussing issues related to economics, security, and geopolitics at the American Center Korea.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 27, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
On November 23, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht represented the Mission at Daegu-Gyungbuk International Exchange Association (DGIEA)’s “Evening of Friendship” in Daegu. Daegu City Mayor, Gyeongbuk Governor, scores of third-country diplomats, as well as approximately 600 local leaders in business and academia attended the event.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 23, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Washington, DC November 19, 2018 U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun will meet with Republic of Korea Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Lee Do-hoon in Washington on Tuesday, November 20, to further strengthen our close coordination on efforts to achieve our shared goal of final, fully verified denuclearization. Special ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 19, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 18, 2018 One year ago in Vietnam, President Donald J. Trump laid out America’s vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, in which all nations are sovereign, strong, and prosperous. This week, Vice President Michael R. Pence reaffirmed the ironclad and enduring U.S. commitment to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 18, 2018 | Topics: Featured Event, Global Issues, News, U.S. Policy | Tags: Indo-Pacific
President Trump’s Administration is Advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific Through Investments and Partnerships in Economics, Security, and Governance November 18, 2018 A Steadfast and Enduring Commitment: Vice President Pence visited Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Papua New Guinea this week to reaffirm President Trump’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific in which all nations are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 18, 2018 | Topics: Global Issues, News, President of the United States, U.S. Policy
Pacific Explorer Marquee Theatre Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea November 16, 2018 Thank you, Scott. And thank you all for that warm welcome. Prime Minister O’Neill, Chairman Taureka, representatives from across the region, leaders of the business community, and to all our distinguished guests, it’s my honor to join you here at the “premier economic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 16, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Policy, Vice President of the United States
Washington, DC November 16, 2018 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with ROK Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon on November 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. They affirmed their commitment to close coordination during ongoing efforts to achieve the final, fully verified denuclearization of the DPRK as agreed to by Chairman Kim. Both sides also discussed ways to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 16, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 16, 2018 The United States appreciates the cooperation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the embassy of Sweden in facilitating the release of an American citizen. The United States is grateful for the sustained support of Sweden, our protecting power in North ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 16, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
Washington, DC November 16, 2018 Today, the United States and the United Kingdom met in London with industry leaders from maritime insurance companies, commodity traders, and other relevant parties, to discuss steps the private sector can take to prevent illicit shipping, trade, and other sanctions evasion activities that North Korea uses to generate revenue for its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 16, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy
The Istana Singapore November 16, 2018 PRIME MINISTER LEE: Vice President Pence, ladies and gentlemen, may I extend a very warm welcome to Vice President and Mrs. Karen Pence to Singapore. We last met at the White House last year, in October, when President Trump very kindly hosted me to lunch. And I’m very happy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 16, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, News, U.S. - North Korea, Vice President of the United States
November 15, 2018 – U.S. Vice President Pence met with South Korean President Moon Jae-in regarding ongoing U.S.-ROK efforts to accomplish the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea and establishing a permanent peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 15, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, Vice President of the United States
November 15, 2018 Vice President Mike Pence met today with President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea on the margins of the East Asia Summit. Vice President Pence and President Moon reaffirmed the U.S.-ROK Alliance as the linchpin of peace and security on the Korean Peninsula and in the region. They also discussed the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 15, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, Vice President of the United States
Suntec Convention Centre Suntec City, Singapore November 15, 2018 It’s an honor to be here with so many leaders from across the Indo-Pacific at the 13th East Asia Summit. Prime Minister Lee, thank you once again for hosting this meeting in the beautiful and inspiring nation of Singapore. Last year, President Donald Trump attended this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 15, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, Vice President of the United States
Suntec Convention Centre Suntec City, Singapore November 14, 2018 VICE PRESIDENT PENCE: Your Majesty, your excellencies, it is my honor to join you all here at the 6th Summit between the United States of America and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Last year, President Trump attended this summit to share our nation’s vision of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 14, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Policy, Vice President of the United States
November 12, 2018 – Deputy Chief of Mission Rob Rapson (1st row, 2nd from left) and Lt. Gen. Michael Bills (center), Commanding General of the Eighth Army, attended a Veterans Day ceremony at the Eighth Army War Memorial to pay tribute to veterans for their valor and to honor their sacrifices.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 12, 2018 | Topics: Photo Gallery
November 11, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris attended a remembrance ceremony at the War Memorial of Korea to commemorate the Armistice of November 11th, 1918, marking the 100 year anniversary of the end of World War 1.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 11, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
November 9, 2018 During American Education Week, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that all Americans have access to an affordable, high-quality education. We also recognize the hard work of our Nation’s dedicated parents, guardians, teachers, and school leaders to ensure that every child is prepared to join today’s growing workforce. To maintain our country’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 9, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. Policy
November 9, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris attended the opening ceremony of the special exhibition on the 65th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK alliance at the War Memorial of Korea.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 9, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
November 8, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris invited former, current, and future baseball stars to the U.S. Ambassador’s residence and celebrated shared love of baseball between U.S. and ROK.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 8, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
November 8, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris attended the U.S. Forces Korea change of command ceremony, where he thanked General Vincent Brooks (1st left) for his outstanding service and welcomed General Robert Abrams (2nd left) who will take office as the new U.S. Forces Korea commander.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 8, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Press Statement Washington, DC November 7, 2018 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo’s meeting with officials from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, scheduled for this week in New York, will now take place at a later date. We will reconvene when our respective schedules permit. Ongoing conversations continue to take place. The United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 7, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy
On November 6, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht congratulated the student recipients of the Daedong Scholarship. The scholarship is funded and awarded by Daedong Scholarship Association.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 6, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
On November 6, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht gave a special lecture on the Unified Universe Theory of the American animation film studio Pixar to Pukyong National University Students in the Cultural Studies Department.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 6, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 5, 2018 Iran cannot be trusted to have vital constraints on its nuclear program lifted. The United States is committed to ensuring that Iran never comes close to possessing a nuclear weapon. Starting today, all nuclear cooperation with Iran, except for the limited activities for which ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 5, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Policy
Press Statement Washington, DC November 5, 2018 Secretary Pompeo will travel to New York City with Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun to meet with DPRK Vice Chairman of the Central Committee Kim Yong Chol on November 8. The Secretary and Vice Chairman Kim will discuss making progress on all four pillars of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 5, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
November 5, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris paid a courtesy call on Democracy and Peace Party Chairman Chung Dong-young and discussed the U.S.-ROK alliance.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 5, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
On November 3, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht attended the “Turn Toward Busan Peace Festival” with his children and spoke to the public about the enduring nature of the U.S.-ROK friendship. The event, hosted by The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Busan Regional Office and attended by over 3000 Busan citizens , is to remind ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 3, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Consul Daniel C. Gedacht attended the opening of the 6th Busan International Port Conference held in Busan on November 1, 2018.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | November 1, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Remarks By Secretary Mattis at an Armed Forces Full Honor Arrival Welcoming Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Jeong to the Pentagon Secretary Of Defense James N. Mattis; Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Jeong Kyeongdoo October 31, 2018 (APPLAUSE) SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JAMES N. MATTIS: Well Minister Jeong, it is an honor ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 31, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
October 31, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris paid a courtesy call on President of the Constitutional Court Yoo Nam-seok and learned about the court’s agenda and the Republic of Korea’s judicial priorities.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 31, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Washington, D.C., October 31, 2018 1. The 50th United States (U.S.)-Republic of Korea (ROK) Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) was held in Washington, D.C., on October 31, 2018. U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis and ROK Minister of National Defense Jeong Kyeongdoo led their respective delegations, which included senior defense and foreign affairs officials. On October ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 31, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
Resolution of the Department of Defense of the United States of America and the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea: Guiding Principles Following the Transition of Wartime Operational Control October 31, 2018 (Purpose) After the decision between the Presidents of both nations in 2017 to “expeditiously enable the conditions-based transition of wartime operational ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 31, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
October 31, 2018 WASHINGTON — U.S. and South Korean defense leaders have made significant progress in preparation for transfer of wartime control over the combined forces to the South Korean military. Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and National Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo completed the 50th U.S.-Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting in the Pentagon this morning. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 31, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
Fact Sheet BUREAU OF OCEANS AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS October 30, 2018 During the Our Ocean Conference in Bali, Indonesia, the United States proudly announced 15 commitments. Together these commitments will strengthen sustainable management of marine resources; prevent plastic and other debris from entering the ocean; support research and observation of ocean ecosystems; ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 30, 2018 | Topics: Environment, Global Issues, News, U.S. Policy
ShareAmerica October 30, 2018 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo foresees progress in achieving the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea that is vital to U.S. national security and world peace. “Despite Washington’s best efforts at diplomacy, Pyongyang hoodwinked U.S. policymakers with a string of broken arms control agreements going back to the George H.W. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 30, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
October 30, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris paid a courtesy call on South Korean Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Do Jonghwan at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and discussed ways to deepen cultural ties between our two countries.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 30, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Remarks Robert Wood U.S. Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament and U.S. Special Representative for Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) Issues United Nations New York City October 30, 2018 Mr. Chairman, States base their decisions regarding deterrence and defense on their perceptions of the security environment. The U.S initiative on “Creating the Conditions ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 30, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy
October 30, 2018 – U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun met the Republic of Korea’s Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon at the Ministry of Unification to discuss continued coordination on North Korea.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 30, 2018 | Topics: Photo Gallery
October 29, 2018 – Deputy Chief of Mission Rob Rapson engaged in discussions on topics including culture, trade, politics, and the U.S.-ROK bilateral relationship with Korean university students during the Embassy Seoul’s pilot discussion “NextGen Matters” youth outreach program at the American Center Korea.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 29, 2018 | Topics: Photo Gallery
October 29, 2018 – Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun met with South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Lee Do-hoon at Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss continued coordination on North Korea.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 29, 2018 | Topics: Photo Gallery
Washington, DC October 26, 2018 Today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRF Act) into law. The IRF Act expanded U.S. foreign policy capabilities to promote and defend religious freedom around the world. It builds on our founding fathers’ firm conviction that the freedom of individuals ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 26, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
Press Statement Washington, DC October 26, 2018 The United States, along with partners, welcomes the October 16 announcement by the 1718 Committee on UN designations of vessels SHANG YUAN BAO, NEW REGENT, and KUM UN SAN 3 for engaging in UN-prohibited ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum to North Korean ships. We call on the 1718 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 26, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy
On October 25, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the Busan Museum’s special exhibition “Documents of Joseon Tongshinsa.” The event was held to commemorate the first anniversary of the enshrinement of the Joseon Tongshinsa as a UNESCO Memory of the World item. The “Joseon Tongshinsa” refers goodwill diplomatic missions that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 25, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
After participating in the 45th Meeting of the Commission of the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK), Ambassador Harry Harris observed the UN Day Ceremony held at the Cemetery on October 24, 2018.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 24, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Ambassador Harry Harris
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 24, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches
October 22, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris and Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-Wha signed a MOU for the renewal of the WEST (Work, English Study, Travel) exchange program, a true testament of the strong people-to-people ties between the U.S. and ROK.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 22, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Remarks Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea 2018 JoongAng Ilbo-CSIS Forum Westin Chosun Hotel October 22, 2018 AS DELIVERED Recognizing the foreign policy experience and wisdom gathered here today, I want to be sure to make the best use of your time. So with brevity in mind, I would like to give ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 22, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches
October 19, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris received a plaque of appointment as Honorary Chairman from the Korean American Association at the 16th Korean-American Friendship Night.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 19, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis met with Defense Ministers Takeshi Iwaya of Japan and Jeong Kyeong-doo of the Republic of Korea, to reaffirm the long-standing defense relationships between the three nations. The leaders discussed a broad range of defense and policy issues, and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 19, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White provided the following readout: ROK Minister of Defense Jeong Kyeong-doo and the U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis met for the first time on October 19 on the margins of the 5th ASEAN Defense Minister’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus). They discussed steps to strengthen the Alliance and build ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 19, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
On October 17, at the 12th Annual World Ocean Forum in Busan, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) of State for Japan and Korea Marc Knapper spoke to an audience of over 300 researchers, tech innovators, and maritime industry leaders about the United States’ commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific region and emphasized U.S.’s willingness ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 17, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
October 17, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris congratulates BTS for making the cover of TIME Magazine, while highlighting the strong cultural ties shared between the U.S. and ROK in his keynote speech at The Wilson Center · The Asan Institute for Policy Studies joint symposium.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 17, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
On October 16, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht spoke on U.S. – Korea relations to 200 students of the College of Economics and Trade, Pusan National University, as a special guest speaker at the “Global Economy and Leadership Seminar,” a series of special lectures by renowned guest speakers from various fields.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 16, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
October 16, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris gave welcoming remarks at a luncheon organized by the Denver City for Mayor Michael Hancock, who is visiting Korea to strengthen bonds between Denver and Seoul.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 16, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
U.S. Embassy Seoul is pleased to announce the FY 2019 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). We encourage qualified students to apply for this unique opportunity to study in the United States. What is the Global UGRAD Program? The Global UGRAD Program was developed to meet the U.S. government’s ongoing commitment to provide a diverse ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 16, 2018 | Topics: Announcement, embassy
As a special guest speaker at the Busan World Affairs Council’s Seminar, Consul Daniel Gedacht discussed how and why “Korea matters for America and America Matters for Korea” on October 10, 2018. Over 100 students and faculty of Pukyong National University, along with members of the Busan World Affairs Council listened and participated in a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 10, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
October 10, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris paid tribute to the U.S. and UN soldiers who fought in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 10, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
October 10, 2018 Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016 PL 114-231, Sec. 201 2018 Report to Congress The Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt (END) Wildlife Trafficking Act (P.L. 114-231) (the “Act”) directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce, to submit to Congress ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 10, 2018 | Topics: Environment, Global Issues
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Stephen Biegun Special Representative for North Korea Grand Hyatt Hotel Seoul, South Korea October 8, 2018 QUESTION: So how close are you guys on the logistics for a second summit? SECRETARY POMPEO: Pretty close. QUESTION: Like, so an announcement should be — SECRETARY POMPEO: Hard to know. Hard to know. Sometimes that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 8, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
Washington, DC October 7, 2018 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visited Seoul October 7-8 and met with President Moon and Foreign Minister Kang to give a readout of his October 7 trip to Pyongyang. Secretary Pompeo briefed on his meeting with Chairman Kim, which included his introducing Chairman Kim to Special Representative for North ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 7, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
October 7, 2018 – U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo meets with Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in at the presidential Blue House in Seoul. [State Department photo]
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 7, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, US Secretary of State
Blue House Seoul, South Korea October 7, 2018 PRESIDENT MOON: (Via interpreter) Well, first of all, I would like to say a big well done to you. It’s good to – it’s been a very important day for both – for everyone concerned, the United States and North Korea and the Republic of Korea, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 7, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
October 7, 2018 – U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo arrives at Osan Air Base and is greeted by U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Harry Harris and Commander of United States Forces Korea, General Vincent K. Brooks. [State Department Photo]
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 7, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery, US Secretary of State
U.S. Secretary Michael R. Pompeo traveled to Seoul, Republic of Korea, October 7–8.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 7, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo held productive discussions with Chairman Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang Sunday. They discussed the four elements contained in the U.S.-DPRK Singapore Summit Joint Statement signed by President Trump and Chairman Kim. They also discussed the upcoming second summit between President Trump and Chairman Kim and refined options for the location ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 7, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
On October 5, Ambassador Harry Harris gave a big picture overview and discussed the future of U.S.-Korea relations at a Town Hall Meeting with over 100 students at the Korea Maritime and Ocean University in Busan.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 5, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Location: Jeju and the southern coastal area of Republic of Korea. Event: Typhoon Kong-rey will potentially bring flooding rain and strong winds to the Republic of Korea, particularly to Jeju and the southern coastal area, on Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6, 2018. Please monitor the local news for updates. Actions to Take: Consider ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 5, 2018 | Topics: embassy, U.S. - South Korea
Ambassador Harry Harris made his first official visit to Pohang City on October 4 and paid a courtesy call on Mayor Lee Kang-deok. He also visited U.S. Marine and ROK Navy installations in Pohang.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 4, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Press Statement Washington, DC October 2, 2018 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Tokyo, Japan; Pyongyang, DPRK; Seoul, Republic of Korea; and Beijing, China from October 6-8. In Tokyo, October 6-7, the Secretary will meet with Prime Minister Abe and Foreign Minister Taro Kono. In Pyongyang, October 7, the Secretary will meet ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 2, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
October 1, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris (center) visited Cheonan Correctional Institution to meet the new warden and see the facilities. U.S. Embassy Seoul’s American Citizen Services supports U.S. citizens overseas, including those incarcerated.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | October 1, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Washington, DC September 27, 2018 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo chaired a UN Security Council meeting to discuss efforts to achieve the final, fully verified denuclearization of the DPRK. Secretary Pompeo said he would travel to Pyongyang to make continued progress on the four commitments President Trump and Chairman Kim made in the Singapore Summit Joint ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 27, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
United Nations New York City September 27, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning. The 8,363rd meeting of the Security Council is called to order. The provisional agenda for this meeting is non-proliferation/Democratic People’s Republic Of Korea. The agenda is adopted. In accordance with Rule 37, I invite the representatives of Japan and the Republic of Korea to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 27, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
Washington, DC September 27, 2018 Today, on the margins of the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo released the
2018 Progress Report on the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Strategy for Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control (2017-2020) . One year ago, the Trump Administration launched the PEPFAR Strategy at the 2017 United Nations General Assembly. The 2018 PEPFAR Strategy Progress Report shows the significant strides that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 27, 2018 | Topics: US Secretary of State
Washington, DC September 26, 2018 Today, Secretary Pompeo met with Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in New York. Secretary Pompeo accepted Chairman Kim’s invitation to travel to Pyongyang next month to make further progress on the implementation of the commitments from the U.S.-DPRK Singapore summit, including the final, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 26, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
United Nations Headquarters New York, New York September 26, 2018 […] Regrettably, we found that China has been attempting to interfere in our upcoming 2018 election coming up in November against my administration. They do not want me, or us, to win because I am the first President ever to challenge China on trade. And ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 26, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea
United Nations Headquarters New York, New York September 25, 2018 […] With support from many countries here today, we have engaged with North Korea to replace the specter of conflict with a bold and new push for peace. In June, I traveled to Singapore to meet face to face with North Korea’s leader, Chairman Kim ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 25, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea
September 25, 2018 – U.S. President Donald J. Trump addressed the 73rd session of the U.N. General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 25, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery
We, the Presidents of the United States of America and the Republic of Korea, hereby reaffirm our close alliance and the importance of maintaining strong, mutually beneficial trade and economic ties between our peoples. We welcome the successful conclusion of negotiations between our governments that have resulted in amendments and modifications to improve the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 24, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. - South Korea
September 24, 2018 United Nations Headquarters New York, New York PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. I’m thrilled to be here today with President Moon of South Korea to formally announce the successful completion of the new U.S.-Korea trade deal. It’s a very big deal. This is a great day for the United States and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 24, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. - South Korea
September 24, 2018 “We want to make a deal that’s fair for the United States and fair for South Korea.” President Donald J. Trump IMPROVING BAD TRADE DEALS: President Donald J. Trump has fulfilled his promise to fight for American workers and businesses in an amended trade deal with South Korea. In July 2017, at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 24, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. - South Korea
September 24, 2018 – U.S. President Donald J. Trump had a bilateral meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in New York.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 24, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, President of the United States
September 24, 2018 Today, President Donald J. Trump met with President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea in New York. President Moon shared with President Trump the outcomes of the September 2018 inter-Korean summit, which included Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Chairman Kim Jong Un’s reiteration of his commitment to complete denuclearization. President Trump commended President ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 24, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. - South Korea
Washington, DC September 22, 2018 The United States welcomes coordination on international efforts to implement UN Security Council Resolutions on North Korea’s illicit shipping activities, which prohibit ship-to-ship transfers of any goods or items to or from North Korean vessels of any goods or items going to or coming from North Korea. The United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 22, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy
Remarks Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea IHO CJ Group Chairman Sohn, Kyung-shik Plaza Hotel, New York September 21, 2018 As Prepared for Delivery – Thank you for your invitation to appear tonight and for the opportunity to address this distinguished audience. It’s a pleasure to be here and an honor to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 21, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches
Washington, DC September 20, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America and the American people, I would like to wish the Korean people a very warm Chuseok holiday. During this time for homecoming and family gatherings, good food, and friendly gifts, we join you in giving thanks for the many ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 20, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
September 20, 2018 America’s networks are threatened daily by criminals, terrorists, and foreign adversaries. In the face of growing threats, the Federal Government has the responsibility to do its part to ensure America has the best cybersecurity in the world. Failures to prioritize cybersecurity by both government and industry have left our Nation less secure. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 20, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. Policy | Tags: Donald Trump
Washington, DC September 20, 2018 Today, the White House released its 2018 National Cyber Strategy, outlining the steps the federal government is taking to advance an open, secure, interoperable, and reliable cyberspace. Given the interconnected and global nature of cyberspace, the State Department engages in key diplomatic and programmatic initiatives to support many key objectives ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 20, 2018 | Topics: U.S. Policy
On September 19, Consul Daniel Gedacht performed a reading of his Korean translation of “i” by the American Pulitzer and Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar at the “Eoulim Poem Recitation 2018” of the Busan Municipal Simin Library. The audience of over 100, ranging from elementary school students to retirees, participated in the call-and-response of “I love myself,” spreading ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 19, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
On September 19, a group of over 150 students and youth joined Consul Daniel C. Gedacht at the Busan English library for a discussion on taking chances and using failure as a tool for future success. The session ended with over 30 minutes of informal chatting, questions, and selfies.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 19, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Washington, DC September 19, 2018 […] SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, I’ll start with North Korea. We have made steady albeit slow progress, but it’s always – we’ve always known this was going to take some time. The South Koreans had a successful engagement – President Moon with Chairman Kim just over the last 48 hours – ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 19, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
Washington, DC September 19, 2018 The United States congratulates President Moon Jae-in and Chairman Kim Jong Un on the successful outcome of their summit meeting in Pyongyang. We welcome President Moon and Chairman Kim’s reaffirmation of the Singapore joint statement of complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, including the permanent dismantlement of all facilities at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 19, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
Nathan A. Sales Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism Via Teleconference September 19, 2018 […] Ambassador Sales: Thanks, Robert, very much for the introduction. And thanks to everyone on the line who called in for today’s call. Country Reports on Terrorism is an important document laying out the United States Government’s assessment of recent counterterrorism trends ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 19, 2018 | Topics: Official Reports, U.S. - North Korea
Remarks Dr. Christopher Ashley Ford Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Vienna, Austria September 19, 2018 As delivered: Good day, everyone, and thank you for the kind introduction, Laura. This being the 50th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), it’s a big year ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 19, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy
Nathan A. Sales Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism Via Teleconference September 19, 2018 MR PALLADINO: Thank you. Hello, everyone. This is Robert Palladino. Thank you so much for joining us for today’s call. Today’s call is on the record. And I also want to note that both the call and the report are embargoed until the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 19, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Official Reports, U.S. - North Korea
Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City September 17, 2018 Whether international sanctions succeed or fail depends on the difference between words and deeds. Sanctions are just words on a page unless they are effectively enforced. Russia originally called for this meeting to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 17, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy
On September 17, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht appeared on KNN TV’s morning talk show “People Focus.“ Consul Gedacht introduced the functions and roles of the U.S. Consulate in Busan and shared his personal stories as a U.S. diplomat. The interview was conducted all in Korean, and he even surprised the anchor and audience by singing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 17, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
September 17, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris (center) hosted a business networking reception in honor of the Utah Trade Mission led by Governor’s Office of Economic Development Executive Director Val Hale (2nd from right).
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 17, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Washington, DC September 17, 2018 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke by phone yesterday and again today with Foreign Minister Kang of the Republic of Korea. They discussed ROK President Moon Jae-in’s upcoming Summit with the DPRK’s Chairman, Kim Jong Un. In addition, Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Kang vowed to maintain close coordination on continuing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 17, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
September 14, 2018 Given recent efforts by some Member States to undermine and obstruct North Korea sanctions implementation, the United States has called an urgent United Nations Security Council meeting for Monday, September 17, at 10:00 a.m., to discuss the implementation and enforcement of UN sanctions on North Korea. ###
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 14, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea
Remarks Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Millennium Hilton Hotel September 14, 2018, 7:00 p.m. As Prepared for Delivery – Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a pleasure to be here with you this evening for a wonderful event that honors and reflects our enduring bilateral alliance. This past week, as many of you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 14, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches
September 13, 2018 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced North Korea-related designations, continuing the implementation of existing sanctions. Today’s action against two entities and one individual targets the revenue North Korea earns from overseas information technology (IT) workers. “These actions are intended to stop the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 13, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy
September 13, 2018 This week, a report from the UN’s independent Panel of Experts on the implementation of UN North Korea sanctions was submitted to the Security Council. The report submitted to the Council was not the same independent report that was submitted to the UN’s North Korea sanctions committee last month. This version of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 13, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy
September 13, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris visited the National Assembly and met with political party leaders, Minjoo Party Chairman Lee Hae-chan (left) and Liberty Korea Party Interim Chairman Kim Byung-joon (right) to learn about Korea’s political landscape and exchange views on current issues.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 13, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
On September 12, Dana M. Jea, Public Diplomacy Officer of the U.S. Embassy and Consul Daniel C. Gedacht met with thirty local high school students at Busan Foreign Language High School for an open and interactive discussion on geopolitical issues, trade, and the U.S.-ROK alliance. This served as a great opportunity for Mission Korea to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 12, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
September 11, 2018 Flight 93 National Memorial Shanksville, Pennsylvania THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you very much, Ryan. So beautiful. We’re gathered together on these hallowed grounds to honor the memory of nearly 3,000 souls who were murdered on this day 17 years ago. We’re here to pay solemn tribute to the 40 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 11, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. Policy | Tags: Donald Trump
September 11, 2018 – U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun met the Republic of Korea’s Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon at the Ministry of Unification.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 11, 2018 | Topics: Photo Gallery
September 11, 2018 – Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun met Republic of Korea’s Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and reaffirmed their shared commitment to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 11, 2018 | Topics: Photo Gallery
Remarks Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Far East Broadcasting Forum September 11, 2018 As Prepared for Delivery – Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen for the warm welcome. It’s a pleasure to be here, and I’m excited to share my thoughts with you this evening. The U.S. government has a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 11, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches
September 11, 2018 National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Washington, D.C. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Secretary Mattis, General Selva, Your Royal Highness, members of the Cabinet, distinguished members of Congress, members of our Armed Forces, including the 3rd Infantry Old Guard who distinguished themselves on this day, 17 years ago; honored guests, fellow Americans, Pentagon personnel, first responders, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 11, 2018 | Topics: U.S. Policy, Vice President of the United States
September 11, 2018 [
View Video: 15’20” ] Seventeen years ago, America and the world were forever changed. More than a decade and a half before election as President, Mr. Trump was in New York City on the day when an unprecedented act of terror unfolded across our country. That same resilience played out in two other communities ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 11, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. Policy | Tags: Donald Trump
Washington, DC September 10, 2018 Tomorrow we honor the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the terrorist attacks 17 years ago on September 11. Tomorrow also marks six years since the tragic loss in Libya of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Glen Doherty, Sean Smith, and Tyrone Woods. The diverse nationalities of the victims of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 10, 2018 | Topics: US Secretary of State
September 10, 2018 The newly appointed U.S. special representative for North Korea will make his first diplomatic trip abroad this month, traveling to the capitals of South Korea, China and Japan. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently appointed Stephen Biegun as the special representative to handle negotiations with North Korea. In the September 10–15 trip, Biegun will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 10, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
September 10, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris delivered a speech on Indo-Pacific Strategy and the U.S.-ROK Alliance at the Institute for National Security Strategy, a think tank of the National Intelligence Service.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 10, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
September 8, 2018 – Counselor for Public Diplomacy Dale Kreisher participated in the 5th Sokcho International Disability Film Festival, which aims to promote the rights of people living with disabilities and build an equal society through film.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 8, 2018 | Topics: Photo Gallery
September 7, 2018 During the National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we pause to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent people who were murdered by radical Islamist terrorists in the brutal attacks of September 11, 2001. We come together to pray for those whose lives were forever changed by the loss of a loved ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 7, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. Policy | Tags: Donald Trump
September 6, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris attended the opening ceremony of 12th Gwangju Biennale, which South Korean First Lady Kim Jung-sook also attended.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 6, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Washington, DC September 6, 2018 Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun will travel to Seoul, Republic of Korea; Beijing, China; and Tokyo, Japan from September 10–15. The Special Representative will meet with his counterparts and continue diplomatic efforts to achieve the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea as agreed to by Chairman Kim ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 6, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Consulate Busan
September 6, 2018 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today sanctioned one entity and one individual tied to the Government of North Korea’s malign cyber activities. In a related action, today the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed criminal charges against the same individual, Park Jin Hyok. “We will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 6, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea
September 5, 2018 – As one of his courtesy calls since arriving in Seoul, Ambassador Harry Harris visited Seoul National Cemetery, where he laid a wreath, and toured the War Memorial of Korea in honor of the Koreans and U.S. Korean War veterans who sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 5, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
On September 4, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht delivered a special lecture to a group of young Korean job seekers at K-Move and shared tips and insights on employment. He encouraged them to be risk-takers, and to not be afraid to fail as a way to develop expertise, skills, and toughness. K-Move is a government agency ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 4, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
September 3, 2018 Washington, DC – Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative and Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy published the agreed outcomes of the negotiations to amend and modify the U.S.-Korea (KORUS) Free Trade Agreement. These outcomes include amendments and modifications to KORUS as well as additional agreements and understandings ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 3, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
“The improved KORUS agreement reflects the President’s leadership in delivering more reciprocal trade outcomes benefiting U.S. workers, exporters, and businesses. The United States and Korea have strengthened an important economic relationship by agreeing to substantial improvements to KORUS that will help rebalance our trade, reduce our trade deficit, and expand U.S. export opportunities.” – U.S. Trade Representative Robert ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | September 3, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Policy
On August 30, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Embassy and the Daegu Metropolitan Jungang Library for the Daegu American Corner.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 30, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
On August 29, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht gave congratulatory remarks at The Asan Institute’s “Korea Matters for America | America Matters for Korea” Busan launch event, and moderated a panel discussion.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 29, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
August 29, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris (right) paid a courtesy call on Justice Minister Park Sang-ki and discussed ways to strengthen our cooperation in justice and security.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 29, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
August 28, 2018 Today, our Nation commemorates 55 years since the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March for Jobs and Freedom, and spoke passionately for his dream of equality and justice for all. On August 28, 1963, Dr. King addressed a sea of marchers ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 28, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. Policy | Tags: Donald Trump
As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of Senator John Sidney McCain III, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 27, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. Policy | Tags: Donald Trump
On August 24, Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha of the Republic of Korea to discuss next steps on DPRK engagement. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Kang reaffirmed the United States and the Republic of Korea remain committed to the final, fully verified denuclearization of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 27, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
August 27, 2018 – Deputy Chief of Mission Rob Rapson gave congratulatory remarks at The Asan Institute’s “Korea Matters for America | America Matters for Korea” launch event.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 27, 2018 | Topics: Photo Gallery
August 24, 2018 On Women’s Equality Day, we commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which secured for women the right to vote. The anniversary of this milestone is an appropriate time to reflect on the remarkable accomplishments of women in every facet of American life. It is also an opportunity to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 24, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. Policy | Tags: #Womens, Donald Trump
August 24, 2018 – U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Walter Douglas (2nd from left) visited Korea and participated in a roundtable discussion on the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy at the 2018 EWC/EWCA International Conference.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 24, 2018 | Topics: Photo Gallery
Remarks Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea East-West Center Alumni Conference Sapphire Ballroom, 3d Floor, Lotte Hotel, Seoul August 24, 2018 As Prepared for Delivery – It is a true privilege to be here with you this morning as part of the East-West Center’s alumni conference. I have had the privilege of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 24, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches Ambassador Harris' Speeches
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC August 23, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. I’m excited to announce this morning that Steve Biegun is joining our team as the special representative for North Korea. Steve will direct U.S. policy towards North Korea and lead our efforts to achieve President Trump’s goal of the final, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 23, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
Location: Jeju and the western coast of South Korea – from Mokpo, then up the western coastline and inland toward Seoul. Event: Typhoon Soulik will bring potentially flooding rain and strong winds to South Korea throughout the day on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Soulik is expected to cross Cheju Island in the early hours of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 21, 2018 | Topics: embassy, U.S. - South Korea
August 20, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris (right) paid a courtesy call on Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) Chairman Huh Chang-soo (left) to learn about FKI operations.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 20, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
On August 17, Ambassador Harry Harris laid a wreath at the U.N. Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK), Busan, and honored those who sacrificed their lives for Korea during the Korean War.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 17, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
On August 16, Ambassador Harry Harris paid a courtesy call on Mayor Oh Keo-dong, Busan Metropolitan City and congratulated Mayor Oh on his electoral victory in June, and shared views and perspectives on current issues in Busan and Korea.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 16, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
Washington, DC August 14, 2018 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Foreign Minister Kang of the Republic of Korea by phone. They discussed DPRK denuclearization efforts and the need to maintain pressure until we achieve the final, fully verified denuclearization of the DPRK as agreed by Chairman Kim. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Kang vowed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 14, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
August 14, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris paid a courtesy call on National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang and discussed various aspects of U.S.-ROK relations.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 14, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Washington, DC August 13, 2018 On behalf of President Trump and the people of the United States, I would like to extend my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Korea. As you celebrate your national day on August 15, we recognize your commitment to democracy, freedom, human rights, and the rule of law ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 13, 2018 | Topics: U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
August 13, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris shared his views on the U.S.-ROK Alliance in a speech at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 13, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Remarks Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Korea National Diplomatic Academy August 13, 2018 As Prepared for Delivery – Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen. It’s a pleasure to speak with all of you. I want to use my time at the lectern today to discuss U.S.-Korea relations looking forward. There ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 13, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches
August 8, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris paid a courtesy call on South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon and discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest to the U.S. and South Korea.
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Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC August 6, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I am honored to congratulate the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ASEAN Secretariat on the organization’s 51st anniversary on August 8th. For over 40 years, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 6, 2018 | Topics: U.S. Policy, US Secretary of State
On August 3, Consul Daniel Gedacht welcomed 14 students and a teacher from Pohang Dongsung High School and gave a special lecture on his life and career as a U.S. diplomat and shared his experiences from the various countries in which he has served.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 6, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
August 6, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris met Jeonju Mayor Kim Seung-su and attended the opening of 2018 Jeonju USA Culture Week.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Korea | August 6, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Washington, DC August 4, 2018 Secretary Pompeo met with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-Wha today on the margins of the ASEAN-centered ministerial meetings. They discussed the enduring strength of the U.S.-ROK Alliance, which remains the linchpin of peace and security on the Korean Peninsula and across the Indo-Pacific region. The Secretary and Foreign ...
