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Notice Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to North Korea

The White House June 22, 2018 On June 26, 2008, by Executive Order 13466, the President declared a national emergency with respect to North Korea pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States ...

By U.S. Mission Korea | June 22, 2018 | Topics: President Donald Trump, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Politics

Secretary Pompeo’s Remarks at the 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit

U.S. Department of State June 22, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, good morning, everyone. I’m not going to do all 31 flavors for you as they’re not in my prepared remarks. Frankly, I learned a lot actually from that job working scooping ice cream, things that you all know, right, work hard, tell the truth, perform ...

By U.S. Mission Korea | June 22, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Secretary Mike Pompeo, U.S. Politics

MEDIA NOTE: The 5th U.S.-Republic of Korea Bilateral Cyber Consultations

U.S. Department of State June 21, 2018 The 5th United States-Republic of Korea Bilateral Cyber Consultations were held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, on June 21, 2018, to strengthen our joint commitment to an open, interoperable, reliable, and secure cyberspace. The Cyber Consultations affirmed the benefits of a whole-of-government approach between the Republic of Korea ...

By U.S. Mission Korea | June 21, 2018 | Topics: U.S. Politics

Statement by Secretary Pompeo: World Refugee Day

U.S. Department of State June 20, 2018 On World Refugee Day, we join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and our international partners in commemorating the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes due to persecution and conflict. As global displacement has reached record ...

By U.S. Mission Korea | June 20, 2018 | Topics: Secretary Mike Pompeo, U.S. Politics

(Photo Gallery) Chargé d’Affaires Marc Knapper on the U.S.-ROK Alliance and Security

June 18, 2018 – Chargé d’Affaires Marc Knapper spoke to the Hwajeong Peace Foundation on the theme of “The U.S.-ROK Alliance and Security in Northeast Asia.”

By U.S. Mission Korea | June 18, 2018 | Topics: Photo Gallery, U.S. - South Korea

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