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Recent News About U.S Embassy and Consulate in Korea
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U.S. State Department clarifies rules on allowable uses of B-1 business visitor visas
The U.S. Department of State has released updated information outlining the allowable uses for B-1 business visitor visas, clarifying the activities permitted under this visa category.
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U.S. and South Korean officials hold strategic dialogue in Seoul
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo met in Seoul for the U.S.-Republic of Korea Strategic Dialogue.
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U.S. Embassy Seoul recruits delegates for CES 2026 technology event in Las Vegas
The U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul has announced the recruitment of participants for its official delegation to CES 2026, scheduled to take place in Las Vegas from January 6 to January 9, 2026.
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U.S., South Korea hold first business travel and visa working group meeting
The first meeting of the U.S.-Republic of Korea Business Travel and Visa Working Group took place in Washington on September 30.
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U.S. releases 25th annual report on global human trafficking
Human trafficking remains a significant global issue, according to the 25th edition of the Trafficking in Persons Report released by the U.S. Department of State.
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U.S. Deputy Secretary meets South Korean foreign minister at UN General Assembly
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York City.
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U.S. sanctions six targets over North Korean arms sales linked to Burma
The United States has imposed sanctions on six targets involved in generating revenue for North Korea, specifically focusing on the procurement of military materiel for Burma’s military regime.
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U.S., Japan, South Korea meet in New York for regional security talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio of the United States, Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi of Japan, and Foreign Minister Cho Hyun of the Republic of Korea met in New York City on September 22 to discuss ongoing cooperation among their countries.
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Deputy Secretary Landau to visit South Korea and Pacific Islands for regional partnership talks
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is set to visit Seoul, Port Moresby, and Majuro from September 12-18, 2025.
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Secretary Rubio meets South Korean foreign minister to discuss alliance and regional security
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Hyun following the recent summit between President Trump and ROK President Lee Jae Myung on August 25.
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United States joins Japan and South Korea in talks on North Korean cyber threats
Officials from the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea met in Tokyo on August 27 and 28 for the fourth session of their Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group.
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U.S., Japan, ROK hold forum with Mandiant on countering North Korean IT worker threats
The U.S. Department of State, along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK), joined Mandiant to co-host a forum in Tokyo on August 26.
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U.S. Embassy in Korea updates process for emergency and replacement passports
The U.S. Embassy in Korea has announced that U.S. citizens applying for certain types of passports can now pay their application fees online.
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Dewey Moore appointed principal officer at U.S. Consulate Busan
Dewey Moore has assumed the role of Principal Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Busan as of August 18, 2025.
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U.S. congratulates Republic of Korea on national day, affirms alliance
The United States has issued a message of congratulations to the Republic of Korea on its national day.
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U.S. Embassy Seoul launches grant program for young Korean entrepreneurs
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul has announced a new funding opportunity aimed at promoting economic collaboration between the United States and South Korea.
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U.S., South Korea launch alliance on shipbuilding cooperation with new grant program
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Korea has announced a new funding opportunity aimed at enhancing collaboration between the United States and South Korea in the shipbuilding and maritime sectors.
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U.S.-Korea program invites proposals on advancing international cooperation in space
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Korea has announced a funding opportunity aimed at advancing U.S. space leadership and expanding international cooperation in space activities.
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U.S.-Korea talent exchange program announced for study abroad opportunities
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Korea has announced the launch of the U.S-Korea Talent Exchange Through Study Abroad program, an initiative aimed at supporting high-achieving Korean students interested in fields important to both countries, such...
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U.S.-ROK launches new partnership for joint action on energy security
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Korea has announced a funding opportunity aimed at strengthening energy cooperation between the United States and South Korea.