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).
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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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 17, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, 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.
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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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 11, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 27, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, 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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 11, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
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.
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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.
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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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 8, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 5, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 31, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 30, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Ambassador Harry Harris
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 24, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, 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.
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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 ...
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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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 19, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 17, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 16, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
October 10, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris paid tribute to the U.S. and UN soldiers who fought in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 10, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
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]
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 7, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery, US Secretary of State
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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 4, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 1, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 21, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches
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).
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 17, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 14, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches
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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 13, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 11, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches
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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 10, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
September 6, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris attended the opening ceremony of 12th Gwangju Biennale, which South Korean First Lady Kim Jung-sook also attended.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 6, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 5, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | August 29, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | August 24, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador Harris' Speeches Ambassador Harris' Speeches
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.
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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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | August 17, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, 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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | August 16, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan
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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | August 14, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
August 13, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris shared his views on the U.S.-ROK Alliance in a speech at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy.
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | August 13, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, 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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By U.S. Mission Korea | August 8, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
August 6, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris met Jeonju Mayor Kim Seung-su and attended the opening of 2018 Jeonju USA Culture Week.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | August 6, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Ambassador Harry Harris poses for a photo with South Korean President Moon Jae-in (center) and Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha (right) after a credential ceremony at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on July 25, 2018.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 25, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
July 23, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris paid a courtesy call on South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon and discussed issues of mutual interest.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 23, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
July 18, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris, left, and Daegu Mayor Kwon Young Jin, right, toasted to the success of the 2018 Daegu Chimac (chicken + beer) Festival.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 18, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
July 16, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris paid a courtesy call on South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and discussed ways to further strengthen the close and friendly bilateral ties between the two nations.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 16, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
July 13, 2018 – Ambassador Harry Harris attended a repatriation ceremony at Seoul National Cemetery to honor the remains of United Nations Command and Republic of Korea soldiers who had fought in the Korean War.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 13, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Senate Committee on Foreign Relations June 14, 2018 Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Menendez, Distinguished Members of the Committee. I’m honored to be with you today as President Trump’s nominee to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. I’m humbled the President has ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | June 14, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, embassy, U.S. Politics
Habib House January 13, 2017 Good morning. I’m here today to let my friends and colleagues know that I have orders from the Department of State to return to the United States on January 20, 2017. My family and I will depart Korea on that date. With the change of Administrations in the United States, ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | January 13, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador
Robert Ogburn, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, hosts the Embassy Youth Forum with two special guests from George Washington University, Vice President for Research Leo Chalupa and Associate Vice President James Chung, and student panelists at the American Center Korea.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | January 11, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Ambassador Mark Lippert congratulates golfer Pak Se-ri for receiving the 2017 Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) Award.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | January 11, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Ambassador Mark Lippert participates in a taekwondo demonstration event at Keimyung University.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | January 10, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Ambassador Mark Lippert and his family attend a dinner hosted by National Assembly Speaker Chung Sye-kyun.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 28, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Ambassador Mark W. Lippert visited UNESCO World Heritage site Ganghwa Dolmen, a prehistoric funerary monument, and was impressed by how it was made.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 27, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Ambassador Mark W. Lippert expressed warm holiday greetings and volunteered alongside members of a local church to serve meals to the elderly and poor.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 24, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Ambassador Mark W. Lippert delivered congratulatory remarks at the 2016 International Symposium for Dr. Homer B. Hulbert, highlighting the enduring people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Korea. Dr. Hulbert came to Korea in 1886, and devoted a great deal of his life to advance Hangeul and to foster the relationship between our two nations.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 19, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Ambassador Mark Lippert December 9, 2016 : “The alliance is strong and will continue to be strong. We expect policy consistency and continuity across a range of fronts, including: DPRK, other regional issues, and international economics and trade. We will continue to work closely with the government. And, going forward we will continue to monitor ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 9, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
December 9, 2016 – Ambassador Mark Lippert visited the Homer B. Hulbert Memoial in Hangulgaongil and met with Kim Dong Jin, Chairperson of the Hulbert Memorial Society, to highlight the enduring people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Korea.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 9, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Ambassador Mark W. Lippert Busan Future Economics Forum November 30, 2016 : (As Delivered) Good morning, everybody. It’s great to be here. Thank you, Mr. Mayor and Vice Mayor, for the invitation to participate in the Busan Future Economics Forum, and thank you to all who came out today. As much as I enjoy Seoul, ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 30, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador
November 30, 2016 – Ambassador Mark W. Lippert visited Busan’s famous “Beomeosa” Temple with 21 female students of Aircraft Cabin Service Management Department, Dongeui Institute of Technology, in Busan. The Ambassador and the students were given a guided tour and was briefed on the history of Beomeosa by the Senior Monk.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 30, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. Consulate Busan
| Tags: Ambassador Mark W. Lippert, U.S. Consulate Busan
November 9, 2016 – U.S. Embassy, Seoul hosts the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election Watch event in Seoul.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 9, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: election
November 7, 2016 – U.S. Ambassadors Mark W. Lippert, Caroline Kennedy and Max Baucus made their annual visit to U.S. Forces Korea and discussed regional issues with General Vincent Brooks.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 9, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
ROK Air Force Magazine Mark W. Lippert U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea November 2016 : The ROK-U.S. Security Alliance recently passed its 63rd Anniversary and is now more important than ever for the defense of the Republic of Korea and the stability of Northeast Asia. While our priority always must be on deterring ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 8, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador
Fall 2016 Council of American Ambassadors The Ambassadors REVIEW : (Direct URL:
http://americanambassadors.org/publications/ambassadors-review/fall-2016/expanding-ties-and-new-frontiers-in-united-states-republic-of-korea-relations ) The relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) is often framed against the backdrop of our shared goals to deter and defend against the North Korean threat, something I saw first-hand in my previous positions at the White ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 24, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador
U.S. Ambassador to Korea Mark W. Lippert attended the opening ceremony of the “2016 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)” marking its 21st anniversary. This year, 301 films from 69 countries were screened for 10 days from October 6 to October 15, 2016. At the opening ceremony, Ambassador Lippert posed for the cameras with other celebrities, ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 17, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador
| Tags: Ambassador Mark W. Lippert, BIFF, Busan International Film Festival, U.S. Consulate Busan
October 16, 2016 – Ambassador Mark Lippert spent time aboard the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, when it docked in Busan.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 16, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
October 15, 2016 – Ambassador Mark Lippert greets the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games committee members and thanks them for their hard work.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 15, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
October 14, 2016 – Ambassador Mark Lippert spoke to Seoul National University students about U.S. – ROK relations.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 14, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
U.S. Ambassador to Korea Mark W. Lippert delivered congratulatory remarks at the U.S. Navy’s 241st Birthday Celebration held in Haeundae Grand Hotel in Busan on October 7, 2016 and expressed appreciation for the Navy’s services.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 7, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. Consulate Busan
| Tags: Ambassador Mark W. Lippert, U.S. Consulate Busan, U.S. Navy's 241st Birthday Celebration
Ambassador Mark Lippert appeared on KBS N (Korea Broadcasting System)’s I Love Baseball TV program to talk about U.S. and Korean baseball.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 27, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Mark Lippert
Ambassador Mark Lippert (2nd from left) welcomes Alaska Governor Bill Walker (3rd from right) to Korea.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 26, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Remarks Ambassador Mark Lippert Republic of Korea September 23, 2016 : “The Critical Moment for Global Climate Change Action” Welcome Good morning. It’s a great honor to be here today to talk about climate change and the Paris Agreement. It is a critical moment in the global effort to arrest the catastrophic global impact of ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 23, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Environment, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador Mark W. Lippert, global climate change
Ambassador Mark Lippert delivers a remark on “The Critical Moment for Global Climate Change Action” at the Climate Change Center.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 23, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Ambassador Mark Lippert meets with educators at the EAP EducationUSA Regional Forum in Seoul.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 21, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Ambassador Mark Lippert attends the 2016 Seoul International Drama Awards.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 8, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Award, Drama
U.S. Ambassador to Korea Mark W. Lippert threw the first pitch at the USA vs. Australia match of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women’s Baseball World Cup 2016 held in Gijang-Hyundai Dream Ballpark in Gijang-gun, Busan, and observed the match with volunteer supporters for Team USA.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 6, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. Consulate Busan
| Tags: Ambassador Mark W. Lippet, U.S. Consulate
Ambassador Mark Lippert showed support for Team USA at the Women’s Baseball World Cup in Busan.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 5, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: baseball, Team USA
Ambassador Mark Lippert welcomes one of Newsweek’s 150 “Fearless Women” in the world, Representative Jackie Speier.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 1, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
Ambassador Mark Lippert met with Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon and team along with Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs Robert Ogburn at Habib House.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | August 1, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Mark W. Lippert, seoul Mayor Park
July 27, 2016 – Ambassador Mark Lippert visits Haeinsa in Gyeongsang-namdo.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 27, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Lippert, Haeinsa
Ambassador Mark Lippert and Daegu Mayor Kwon Young Jin toasted to the success of the 2016 Daegu Chimac Festival.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 27, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Mark W. Lippert, Chimac, Daegu
Ambassador Mark Lippert Korea Press Center July 21, 2016 : Introduction Thank you, President Song (STEPI), Assistant Minister Min (MSIP), and Dr. Ahn (STEPI moderator) for your welcome and kind introduction. To the distinguished guests and members of the press who have joined us today, thank you and good morning. It is a pleasure to ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 21, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: alliance, speeches
Ambassador Mark Lippert speaks about five New Frontiers for US-ROK cooperation: space, cyber, global health, energy, and the environment.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 21, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, US-ROK
Ambassador Mark Lippert and General Vincent K. Brooks greet Senator Chris Murphy, Senator Sen Brian Schatz, and others on their visit to Korea.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 19, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: photo
Ambassador Mark Lippert visits Gyeongbokgung palace to thank the guards for their participation in the Embassy’s July 4th video
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 15, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Gyeongbokgung Palace, July
July 9, 2016 – Ambassador Mark Lippert, holding his son Sejun, throws the first pitch at the ‘2016 Korea Baseball Organization League.’
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 9, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador Mark W. Lippert, KBO
July 8, 2016 – Ambassador Mark Lippert attended Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation’s 20th anniversary conference and met with former Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation chair Sheila Bair.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 8, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
U.S. Ambassador Mark W. Lippert visited Busan and Changwon on July 5-6, 2016. On July 5, the Ambassador gave an interview to reporters at Busan City Hall and celebrated 240 years of American independence at Busan Lotte Hotel. He also announced the official re-designation of the “American Presence Post in Busan” to “U.S. Consulate in ...
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By U.S. Consulate Busan | July 6, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. Consulate Busan
| Tags: Ambassador Mark W. Lippert, Dae B. Kim, U.S. Consulate Busan
Ambassador Mark Lippert went hiking and had lunch with student from Busan Women’s College.
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By U.S. Consulate Busan | July 6, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. Consulate Busan
| Tags: Ambassador Mark W. Lippert, Busan Women College, Dae B. Kim, U.S. Consulate Busan
Remarks Ambassador Mark Lippert Busan, Republic of Korea July 05, 2015 : U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Mark Lippert made the following announcement at 16:30 on July 5, 2016, during a Press Availability at Busan City Hall: We are very pleased to share with the city and people of Busan and the ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 5, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador Lippert
July 1, 2016 – Ambassador Mark Lippert greets the former Major League Baseball player Park Chan-ho during the U.S. Embassy Seoul’s Independence Day reception at the Seoul Floating Island
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 1, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Independence Day, Mark Lippert, Park Chan-ho, Seoul Floating Island
June 24, 2016 – Ambassador Mark Lippert had dialogues with students at American Corners in Busan and Daegu.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | June 24, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: American Corners, busan, Daegu, Mark Lippert
June 22, 2016 – Ambassador Mark Lippert visited the May 18 Memorial Foundation and had a discussion in Gwangju.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | June 22, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Gwangju, Mark Lippert, May 18 Memorial Foundation
June 21, 2016 – Ambassador Mark Lippert had discussions in Jeonju & Gwangju with young future leaders.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | June 21, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Gwangju, Jeonju, Mark Lippert
Remarks Ambassador Mark Lippert Humphreys High School June 09, 2016 : Thanks, everybody. Good evening — a very happy, joyous occasion. Ms. Castro, thank you for your excellent speech. Thank you for your kind introduction. I keep looking around for that someone of high regard, but anyway. And, Mr. Kim, thank you for your speech ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | June 9, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador
| Tags: Ambassador, commencement
Remarks Ambassador Mark W. Lippert Institute for Global Economics June 1, 2016 : REMARKS AS DELIVERED Good morning, everybody. (Remarks in Korean) It’s great to be here this morning. Thank you, Chairman SaKong, your very kind introduction and you really framed the speech well, in a very concise, short way, and I really appreciate the ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | June 1, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador
| Tags: speech
-Session Title- Strategies and Global Cooperation for the Transition to a Low-carbon Climate Resilient Economy Remarks Ambassador Mark Lippert May 25, 2016 : Welcome Good afternoon, everybody. To Korean friends, 안녕하십니까 여러분, 마크 리퍼트입니다 반갑습니다. (Hello, everyone, I’m Mark Lippert. Good to see you.) It’s a great honor to be here today, and really, hard to ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | May 25, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador
| Tags: Ambassador
Ambassador Mark Lippert visits NASA’s KORUS-Air Quality field research project site in Osan.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | May 23, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery, Science & Tech
| Tags: KORUS, Mark Lippert, NASA, Osan
Ambassador Mark Lippert discusses US-ROK space issues with the leadership of the Daejon-based Satrec Initiative, an innovative hi-tech Korean that makes satellites.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | May 21, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery, Science & Tech
| Tags: Mark Lippert, satellites, space
Ambassador Mark Lippert gets a taste of Korean traditional liquor and food at a hanok village in the Namsan area of Seoul.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | May 19, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Hanok Village, Korean food, Namsan
Ambassador Mark Lippert dives with the world-famous haenyeo (female divers) in Jeju.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | May 14, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Jeju, Mark Lippert
U.S. Ambassador Mark W. Lippert chatted with members of Busan-based intercollegiate English conversation club “Campus Bonanza,” which consists of students from several universities, at an open-air spa. Students asked the Ambassador a variety of questions ranging from U.S. – Korea relations to choosing a career path after graduation.
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By U.S. Consulate Busan | May 11, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. Consulate Busan
| Tags: Ambassador, Consulate Activities, U.S. Consulate Busan
Ambassador Mark Lippert visited the Busan Sajik baseball ground where he watched a game on Nexen Heroes vs. Lotte Giants.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | May 11, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, Photo Gallery
| Tags: baseball, busan, Lotte Giants, Mark Lippert, Nexen Heroes
Ambassador Mark Lippert and Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se at the 2nd U.S.-ROK Civil Space Dialogue signing ceremony on space cooperation.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | April 27, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Civil Space Dialogue, Foreign Minister, Mark Lippert, Yun Byung-se
Remarks Ambassador Mark Lippert April 27, 2016 : Welcome Foreign Minister Yun, thank you, for your very kind words. And I would just say at the outset, we–on your comments on North Korea–we remain completely aligned on our goals and need to work closely together. We appreciate you highlighting that great area of cooperation between ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | April 27, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador
| Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Mark W. Lippert
Ambassador Mark Lippert engages with students at a Town Hall meeting held March 24th at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | March 24, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Mark Lippert, Town Hall meeting
Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 4, 2015 : We can confirm that U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Mark Lippert was assaulted Thursday morning in Seoul while giving a speech. We strongly condemn this act of violence. The Ambassador is being treated at a local ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | March 21, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Ambassador Mark Lippert personally thanked Seoul Metropolitan Police officers for their hard work protecting the U.S. Embassy by giving out Dunkin’ Donuts & coffee.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | March 9, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Police
Ambassador Mark Lippert meets 200 students at a Seoul National University GSIS town hall meeting.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | March 7, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Seoul National University
Ambassador Mark Lippert visited the set of the upcoming Korean film “Operation Chromite” where he met with the director and cast including actor Lee Jung-Jae.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | March 1, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, film, Korean film, Lee Jung-Jae
Director of American Spaces Anthony Tranchina conducts a storytelling session with children from Sejong City, a new “planned city”, which plays host to several Korean government ministries. The event, held at the National Library of Korea, was a half-day version of the Embassy’s popular “Uncle Sam’s Camp” to promote an interest in reading, English language learning and U.S. history ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 25, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Center Korea, American Spaces, Events, Photo Gallery
| Tags: American Spaces, Sejong City, Uncle Sam
Ambassador Mark Lippert presented the Foreign Player of the Year Award to U.S. basketball player Andre Emmett at the Korean Basketball League Award Ceremony.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 22, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Andre Emmett, Basketball
Ambassador Mark Lippert meets soccer players Cha Duri and his father Cha Bum-kun at the AMCHAM Inaugural Ball 2016.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 20, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Cha Bum kun, Cha Duri, Soccer
Remarks Ambassador Mark Lippert Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Busan, Republic of Korea February 19, 2016 : AMBASSADOR LIPPERT: Good afternoon everyone. (Remarks in Korean). So I basically said, welcome everybody, great to be here. Especially because I am a sailor, I am particularly honored to be here today. Admiral Byrne, you’re right. It feels good to ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 19, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Mark W. Lippert
Ambassador Mark Lippert visited and gave a speech to students and faculty at Korea International School (KIS) in Pangyo.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 18, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, KIS, Pangyo
Ambassador Mark Lippert and his family enjoyed Korean chicken at Joongang Market in Gangneung.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 5, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, chicken, gangneung, Joongang Market
Ambassador Mark Lippert celebrates 50th Anniversary of foundation of Korea Institution of Science and Technology.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 4, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Korea Institution of Science and Technology
Ambassador Mark Lippert visits Yeongju, Gyeongbuk for his 1st trip in 2016.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | January 20, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Gyeongbuk, Yeongju
Deputy Secretary of State Antony “Tony” Blinken and U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert meet with South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo at the Defense Ministry. [State Department photo]
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By U.S. Mission Korea | January 20, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Defense Ministry
Ambassador Mark Lippert’s son Sejun had a 1st birthday and grabbed at his doljabi, a Korean ceremony held for a baby on its first birthday.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | January 15, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Ceremony, Korean
Ambassador Mark W. Lippert
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By U.S. Mission Korea | January 13, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador
Ambassador Mark Lippert visits the “2016 State of the Union Viewing Party” and hosts a Q&A session with Korean students and professors at the American Center Korea.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | January 13, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Center Korea, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, American Center Korea, State of the Union Viewing Party
Ambassador Mark Lippert meets and congratulates South Korean superstar PSY at the Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) 2016 Image of Korea Award Ceremony.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | January 12, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Award, Corea Image Communication Institute, psy
Ambassador Mark Lippert joined a celebration of America’s rock music landmarks at the American Center Korea.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 21, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Center Korea, Photo Gallery
| Tags: ACK, Ambassador, American Center Korea
Ambassador Mark Lippert meets South Korean rapper PSY to discuss music and cultural diplomacy.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 11, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, psy
Ambassador Mark Lippert (second from right) visits the 2015 Seoul Lantern Festival and poses in front of the U.S. Embassy’s Mount Rushmore lantern.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 6, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Mount Rushmore
Ambassador Mark Lippert visited the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition and met U.S. military service members.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 24, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Aerospace, Ambassador, U.S Military
Ambassador Mark Lippert joins local church volunteers to feed over one thousand homeless people at the Dail Community in Seoul.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 22, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, church, volunteers
Ambassador Mark Lippert and his son Sejun cook Chuseok food with actor Ricky Kim.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 22, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Chuseok, food, Ricky Kim
Ambassador Mark Lippert (center) participates in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the U.S. Embassy’s newly renovated American Center Korea.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 18, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Center Korea, Photo Gallery
| Tags: American Center Korea, Renovate
Ambassador Mark Lippert (second from left) meets with Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se at the 2015 Korean American Friendship Night.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 17, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Photo Gallery
| Tags: Ambassador, Korean American Friendship Night
Remarks Ambassador Mark Lippert Yonsei Severance Hospital Seoul, Republic of Korea March 10, 2015 : Anyeong hashimnikka yorobun. (안녕하십니까 여러분) Good afternoon. I am very grateful to be here today. Let me make a few brief comments and then I’ll take a couple of questions. First, I am happy to report that my family and ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | March 10, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 05, 2015 : On Thursday in Seoul, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Mark Lippert underwent surgery to treat wounds to his face and hand following an assault earlier that day. He is currently recovering in the hospital. As the ...
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By ruelasj | March 5, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Message Ambassador Mark Lippert March 05, 2015 : “Doing well & in great spirits! Robyn, Sejun, Grigsby & I – deeply moved by the support! Will be back ASAP to advance US-ROK alliance! 같이 갑시다!”
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By U.S. Mission Korea | March 5, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Remarks Ambassador Mark Lippert Employers Federation 38th February 05, 2015 : As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Thank you, Chairman Kim, for inviting me to address the Korea Employers Federation 38th Top Management Forum. I am honored to be here today to speak on U.S.-Korea relations. Let me start out with the ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 5, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Congratulatory Remarks Ambassador Mark Lippert Korean–American Friendship Night Vista Hall, Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel November 12, 2014 : As Prepared for Delivery Ambassador Han Sung-Joo, Speaker of National Assembly Chung Ui-hwa, Honorable Lee Hong-Koo, Chairman Choi Shin Won, members of the Korean American Association and 여러분; It is an honor to be here tonight – ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 12, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Political Affairs, U.S. - South Korea
| Tags: Korean-American, Mark Lippert
Remarks Ambassador Mark Lippert Veterans’ Day Ceremony 8th Army War Memorial November 11, 2014 : Ladies and gentlemen, it is my privilege as the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea to be here today as we honor and commemorate the service and sacrifice of our Veterans. Each year, the ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 11, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, Speeches
| Tags: Mark Lippert, Veterans' Day
Ambassador Mark Lippert November 4, 2014 : ROK MINISTER OF DEFENSE: Ambassador, once again I’d like to congratulate you on your appointment. And I remember that when we met a couple weeks ago in Washington, D.C., you expressed your special affection and expectations towards your service in Korea as well as describing your ambassadorial service ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 4, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Political Affairs, U.S. - South Korea
| Tags: Mark Lippert, ROK Minister of Defense Han
Remarks Ambassador Mark Lippert Ministry of Foreign Affairs October 31, 2014 : Hi everybody. Just wanted to say I had a very, very good first day in Korea. It’s been a real treat to meet some new Korean friends, meet the good team at the U.S. Embassy and then the highlight of the day is ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 31, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. - South Korea
| Tags: Mark Lippert, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ambassador Mark Lippert Swearing in Ceremony Treaty Room October 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery Secretary Kerry, thank you for kind and generous words. I am honored by the trust that you and President Obama have placed in me, and inspired by your collective leadership on critical challenges around the world. Distinguished guests, friends, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 24, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. - South Korea
| Tags: Mark Lippert
![January 20, 2016 - Deputy Secretary of State Antony "Tony" Blinken and U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert meet with South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo at the Defense Ministry. [State Department photo]](https://kr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/75/2016/06/p_114_012016_Minister-Han-750x450.jpg "January 20, 2016")
