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
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
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
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
