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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | May 22, 2019 | Topics:
Education, Global Issues, News
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | May 15, 2019 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, U.S. - South Korea
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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By U.S. Mission Korea | May 14, 2019 | Topics:
Environment, News, U.S. - South Korea
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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By U.S. Mission Korea | May 9, 2019 | Topics:
News, U.S. - South Korea
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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By U.S. Mission Korea | May 3, 2019 | Topics:
News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea
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. ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | April 30, 2019 | Topics:
Global Issues, News
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, ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | April 22, 2019 | Topics:
Global Issues, News, President of the United States
“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 ...
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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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By U.S. Mission Korea | April 11, 2019 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, U.S. - South Korea
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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By U.S. Mission Korea | April 11, 2019 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, U.S. - South Korea
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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By U.S. Mission Korea | April 11, 2019 | Topics:
News, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
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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By U.S. Mission Korea | April 4, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. - South Korea
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 ...
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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
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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By U.S. Mission Korea | March 8, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | March 7, 2019 | Topics:
News, U.S. - North Korea
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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | March 1, 2019 | Topics:
Global Issues, News, President of the United States, Trade, U.S. Politics
President Donald J. Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un met at the February 27-28 U.S.-North Korea Summit in Hanoi.
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 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 ...
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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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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 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 27, 2019 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea
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 ...
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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, ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 21, 2019 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea
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 ...
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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. Politics
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.
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 19, 2019 | Topics:
News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Politics
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 19, 2019 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, U.S. Politics
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 14, 2019 | Topics:
News, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
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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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 8, 2019 | Topics:
News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Politics
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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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 7, 2019 | Topics:
Global Issues, News, President of the United States
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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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 7, 2019 | Topics:
Global Issues, News, US Secretary of State
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 ...
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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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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 5, 2019 | Topics:
News, US Secretary of State
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 4, 2019 | Topics:
News, U.S. Politics
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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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 4, 2019 | Topics:
News, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | February 1, 2019 | Topics:
News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Politics
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | January 25, 2019 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, U.S. Politics
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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 19, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea
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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 10, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - North Korea
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 ...
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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, ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 7, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, President of the United States
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 6, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State
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, ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 1, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. Politics, 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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 27, 2018 | Topics:
Global Issues, News, PEPFAR, US Secretary of State
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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 18, 2018 | Topics:
Global Issues, News, U.S. Politics
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 18, 2018 | Topics:
Global Issues, News, President of the United States, U.S. Politics
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 16, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. Politics, 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 16, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Politics, 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 16, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Politics, 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 16, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Politics
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 16, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - North Korea, 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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 14, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. Politics, Vice President of the United States
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 9, 2018 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, U.S. Politics
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 7, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Politics
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 5, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. Politics
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | November 5, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 31, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Politics
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 31, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Politics
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 31, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Politics
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. ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 31, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Politics
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; ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 30, 2018 | Topics:
Environment, Global Issues, News, U.S. Politics
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. ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 30, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - North Korea, US Secretary of State
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 30, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Politics
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 26, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. Politics, US Secretary of State
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 19, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Politics
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 19, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Politics
Location: Southern portion of Korea: Jeju and Busan Event: Tropical Storm Prapiroon will bring potentially flooding rain and strong winds to South Korea during the beginning of the week. Prapiroon is expected to make landfall over Jeju on Monday, July 2 and Busan early on Wednesday, July 3. The typhoon is expected to move offshore ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 2, 2018 | Topics:
Announcement, News
By U.S. Mission Korea | June 28, 2018 | Topics:
News, Official Reports, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Politics
By U.S. Mission Korea | May 29, 2018 | Topics:
News, Official Reports, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea
MS NAUERT: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you so much for coming, especially on a Friday. Today the State Department released the 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Promoting freedom – promoting and defending human rights and fundamental freedoms are central to who we are as a country, and the United States will continue to ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | April 21, 2018 | Topics:
News, Official Reports, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea, U.S. Politics
| Tags: Human Rights Reports
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 19, 2017 Today the State Department released its annual report, Country Reports on Terrorism 2016, which provides the Department of State’s annual Congressionally-mandated assessment of trends and events in international terrorism that transpired from January 1 to December 31, 2016. The report provides policy-related assessments, country-by-country breakdowns ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 20, 2017 | Topics:
News, Official Reports
Overview: The American Center Korea is accepting grant applications from individuals interested in producing a series of short videos which highlight U.S. culture, values, and society on behalf of the American Center Korea. We are interested in projects which will produce an energetic, creative, upbeat series of videos that support a better understanding of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | May 18, 2017 | Topics:
Announcement, embassy, News
December 8, 2016 : John Glenn, whose 1962 flight as the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth made him an international hero and propelled him to a long career in the U.S. Senate, died December 8. The last survivor of the original Mercury 7 astronauts was 95. Before his first flight, Glenn reportedly asked Katherine ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 8, 2016 | Topics:
Global Issues, News, Science & Tech
| Tags: first American in orbit, John Glenn
Media Advisory Samantha Power Ambassador October 6, 2016 United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Samantha Power will travel to Japan and Republic of Korea October 6-11, 2016. Ambassador Power will meet with senior government officials in Tokyo and Seoul to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues, and to reaffirm ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | October 6, 2016 | Topics:
News, U.S. - South Korea
| Tags: Ambassador Samantha Power
Fact Sheet The White House September 21, 2016 Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release “Climate change is an urgent and growing threat to our national security, contributing to increased natural disasters, refugee flows, and conflicts over basic resources like food and water. The present day effects of climate change are being felt from ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 21, 2016 | Topics:
Environment, Fact Sheets, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
| Tags: Barack Obama
Proclamation President Obama Labor Day White House September 2, 2016 For Immediate Release BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The strongest middle class the world has ever known was not built overnight. It was achieved by men and women who believed that living up to the promise of this Nation ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | September 2, 2016 | Topics:
Culture, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
| Tags: Barack Obama
Antony J. Blinken Deputy Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC August 10, 2016 DEPUTY SECRETARY BLINKEN: Morning, everyone. It is my pleasure today to join you to present the State Department’s International Religious Freedom Report for 2015. I especially want to thank Ambassador Saperstein and his entire team for their hard work to ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | August 10, 2016 | Topics:
News, Official Reports, Reports
| Tags: freedom, International, Religious, Report
Remarks Daniel A. Sepulveda Ambassador Deputy Assistant Secretary and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Center for Strategic and International Studies Washington, DC July 14, 2016 (As delivered) Thank you, Shane, for the introduction. I also want to thank the U.S. IGF Multistakeholder Planning Committee for planning ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | July 14, 2016 | Topics:
News, Science & Tech
| Tags: Daniel A.Sepulveda, Internet Governance Forum USA
Secretary Kerry Remarks at the 2016 Trafficking In Persons Report Ceremony Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC June 30, 2016 Secretary Kerry: (June 30): “When we talk about “human trafficking,” we’re talking about slavery — modern-day slavery that still today claims more than 20 million victims on any given time.” ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | June 30, 2016 | Topics:
News, Official Reports
| Tags: Report, Trafficking
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Stanford University Memorial Auditorium Stanford, California June 23, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you so much. You’re the best. I love you. You are terrific. Thank you so much. Thank you. (Cheers.) Patricia, thank you. Thank you so much. Good morning, everybody. Are you all energized? (Cheers.) I saw that ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | June 23, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Global Issues, News
| Tags: John Kerry, Opeing of 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit, Secretary Kerry
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY SEOUL, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Seoul PAS Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-SEOUL-FY16-01 Posted Date: December 31, 2015 Original Closing Date for Application: September 30, 2016 Please refer to detailed review schedules in section IV. Please note we DO NOT accept ongoing projects. Ceiling of Individual ...
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By U.S. Mission Korea | December 31, 2015 | Topics:
embassy, News
| Tags: Small Grants Program
