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(Photo Gallery) Consul Attends Modern Art Exhibition Opening

On March 14, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht attended the grand opening of “Repetition and Difference: About Time” at the Busan Museum of Arts, a modern art exhibition featuring seven leading contemporary artists from Korea and Japan. As the organizer requested attendees to wear time traveler costume, the Consul wore a special Hanbok for the event.

By U.S. Mission Korea | March 14, 2019 | Topics: Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan

Remarks on the Release of the 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

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 ...

By U.S. Mission Korea | March 13, 2019 | Topics: Global Issues, News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea, US Secretary of State

(Photo Gallery) Consul Welcomes Pohang City Officials

On March 12, Consul Daniel C. Gedacht welcomed Director Ko Wonhak and his staff from the International Cooperation and Tourism Division, Pohang City, who paid a call on the Consulate. Consul Gedacht introduced them the roles and functions of the U.S. Consulate Busan and discussed ways to create synergy effects through partnering and cooperation.

By U.S. Mission Korea | March 12, 2019 | Topics: Photo Gallery, U.S. Consulate Busan

FY2019 Notice of Funding Opportunity: U.S. Embassy Seoul PD Annual Program Statement

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Seoul PD Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY19-01 Deadline for Applications: April 19, 2019 for the 2019 fiscal year *Please refer to IV. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION for detailed review schedules CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Maximum for Each Award: $75,000 *NOTE: Cost-share may be required for the programs exceeding $50,000 Posted Date: ...

By U.S. Mission Korea | March 11, 2019 | Topics: Announcement

(Photo Gallery) U.S. Embassy Seoul Commemorates International Women’s Day

March 8, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris hosted a reception to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD2019) and to highlight the essential roles women play in Korean society.

By U.S. Mission Korea | March 8, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Photo Gallery

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