U.S Embassy and Consulate in Korea
Recent News About U.S Embassy and Consulate in Korea
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Landau meets Japanese, Korean ministers to discuss trilateral partnership
Deputy Secretary of State Landau met with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro and Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoonjoo.
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U.S. Department details North Korea-Russia military cooperation at United Nations
Today at the United Nations, Seth Bailey, Director for Korean and Mongolian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, briefed UN member states on the first report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT).
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U.S Embassy issues alert for heavy rains and flooding in South Korea
The U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Korea is keeping a close watch on reports of heavy rain and flooding across the country.
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Young Trilateral Leaders Summit unites emerging leaders from U.S., Japan, South Korea
Rising young leaders from the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea gathered in Osaka for the second annual Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit from July 7 to 9, 2025.
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Passport changes: Name corrections and error fixes outlined by U.S Embassy
Individuals seeking to change their name or correct printing errors on their U.S. passports should consult the Passport Wizard to determine the appropriate form.
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U.S. and South Korea hold high-level talks to strengthen alliance
The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) conducted Director-General-level consultations in Seoul on July 10-11, 2025.
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U.S. Embassy Seoul announces funding for cultural programs celebrating America's 250th anniversary
The U.S. Embassy Seoul's Public Diplomacy Section has announced a funding opportunity titled "Discover U.S." This initiative is part of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States and aims to engage Korean youth through...
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US imposes sanctions on North Korean cyber actors linked to Andariel group
The United States has announced sanctions against Song Kum Hyok, a North Korean cyber actor linked to the hacking group Andariel.
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U.S., South Korea strengthen ties through women's entrepreneurial initiative
Seoul, South Korea – The U.S. Embassy in Seoul has announced the graduation of the latest cohort from the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in the Republic of Korea.
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Young Trilateral Leaders Summit seeks applicants for 2026 U.S.-hosted event
The U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Diplomacy Section, along with the U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Diplomacy Section, has announced a call for applications for the 2026 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit.
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State Department updates screening for student and exchange visitor visas
The State Department has announced new measures to enhance the screening and vetting process for visa applicants, emphasizing national security and public safety.
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U.S. official visits South Korea to discuss alliance modernization
Senior Bureau Official Sean O’Neill from the East Asian and Pacific Affairs Bureau visited Seoul, Republic of Korea, from June 12 to June 14.
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US congratulates Lee Jae-myung on election as South Korean president
The United States has extended its congratulations to Lee Jae-myung on his election as the next president of the Republic of Korea.
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Diplomat in Seoul seeks full-time cook for official events
A high-ranking diplomat stationed in Seoul, Korea, is seeking a full-time cook.
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U.S., Japan, South Korea meet to strengthen trilateral cooperation
The Trilateral Coordinating Secretariat Managing Board convened on May 19 in Washington, led by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Kevin Kim, Japanese Deputy Director-General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Okochi Akihiro, and ROK Deputy...
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Trump proclaims May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month
Since the early days of America, Jewish citizens have been integral to the nation's development.
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Rubio discusses defense and economic goals with South Korean foreign minister
Secretary Rubio held a conversation with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul.
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Ambassador Murray visits Japan and Korea for APEC meetings
U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Ambassador Matthew Murray, is set to visit Japan and the Republic of Korea in May 2025.
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State Department reports on global compliance with child abduction conventions
The Department of State has submitted its 2025 Annual Report on International Child Abduction to Congress.
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U.S. and South Korea strengthen space cooperation in fourth civil space dialogue
Officials from the United States and the Republic of Korea convened in Washington, DC on April 14 for the fourth U.S.-ROK Civil Space Dialogue.