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U.S. embassy investigating exploitation at salt farm in South Jeolla: Report

The U.S. Embassy in Korea has reportedly begun an investigation into the alleged exploitation of intellectually disabled individuals in Shinan, South Jeolla, according to a report by broadcaster SBS on Tuesday.

2025-11-19

U.S. Embassy’s diplomacy program for Korean students kicks off 4th iteration, eyes shipbuilding cooperation

A group of 100 Korean undergraduates teamed up Friday with the U.S. embassy in Seoul to develop ideas on pressing diplomatic policies between Seoul and Washington, with a notable focus on shipbuilding.

2025-09-28

U.S. Embassy advises citizens in Korea to avoid large gatherings ahead of Yoon's impeachment verdict

The U.S. embassy in Seoul advised American citizens in Korea on Wednesday to avoid large crowds or demonstrations ahead of the Constitutional Court's verdict on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

2025-04-02

U.S. Embassy in Seoul issues alert to American citizens over doctor shortage

The U.S. Embassy in Seoul issued a public alert warning that access to health care in Korea may be significantly disrupted due to an ongoing shortage of physicians.

2025-03-26

Acting U.S. ambassador meets lawmakers at National Assembly for security forum

Joseph Yun, interim acting U.S. ambassador to Korea, met with lawmakers during a closed-door parliamentary security seminar at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Wednesday.

2025-02-26

Acting U.S. ambassador to Seoul eyes stronger alliance

Joseph Yun, acting U.S. ambassador to Seoul, said Saturday he will work to bolster the bilateral alliance, expressing optimism that Korea will overcome its political challenges and grow stronger.

2025-01-12

U.S. Embassy denies Korean lawmaker's claim that ambassador criticized Yoon administration

The U.S. Embassy in Seoul issued a strongly worded statement on Wednesday evening that denied a lawmaker’s recent claim that Ambassador Philip Goldberg had criticized his South Korean counterparts in communications with his government.

2024-12-11

U.S. embassy hosts technology leadership workshop for first time in Korea

The U.S. Embassy in Seoul hosted a technology leadership workshop from last Thursday to Sunday in Gyeonggi to strengthen ties between Korea’s next generation of AI leaders and U.S. experts and jointly develop new ideas on AI.

2024-11-03

U.S. diplomats, Korean undergrads schmooze at American Diplomacy House Academy launch

U.S. diplomat Joy Sakurai emphasized the importance of engaging with Korean youth at the launch of the American Diplomacy House Academy.

2024-09-08

North Korean defectors share inspiring tales from 'extraordinary' visit to United States

Six North Korean defectors flew across the Pacific to the United States, where they went busking on a Californian beach pier and shared their lives' trajectories before and after their escape with local college students.

2024-08-27