U.S Embassy and Consulate in Korea
Recent News About U.S Embassy and Consulate in Korea
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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.
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U.S. Embassy Seoul seeks applicants for trilateral youth technology workshop
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul has announced an open competition for a cooperative agreement to organize a regional workshop and related virtual engagements focused on critical and emerging technologies.
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U.S. Embassy alerts Americans in Korea to nationwide civil defense drill on August 20
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul has informed American citizens living in South Korea about a nationwide civil defense drill scheduled for August 20, 2025.
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KAEC appoints Chong Woo Kim as executive director for Fulbright programs
Mr. Chong Woo (Bret) Kim has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Korean-American Educational Commission (KAEC).
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U.S., South Korean foreign ministers discuss alliance, trade deal, regional security
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Washington to discuss the ongoing partnership between the United States and South Korea.
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Rigas travels to Korea and Philippines for diplomatic engagement
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas is set to visit Seoul and Manila from July 23 to July 28.
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U.S. Embassy Seoul issues tsunami alert after Kamchatka earthquake
A tsunami alert has been issued by the U.S. Embassy in Seoul following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, on July 30, 2025.
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Social Security Administration to provide in-person services in South Korea
Representatives from the Social Security Administration's Federal Benefits Unit in Manila will be visiting South Korea to provide services on specific dates.