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(워싱턴=뉴스1) 이훈철 특파원 = 강경화 주미한국대사가 12일(현지시간) 미국 워싱턴D.C 주미한국대사관에서 열린 국회 외교통일위원회 국정감사에서 질의에 답변하고 있다. (워싱턴 공동취재단) 2026.10.13/뉴스1

South Korean Embassy denies ambassador challenged Lee’s description of North Korean land mine blast

South Korea’s embassy in Washington said Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha did not mean to challenge President Lee Jae Myung’s description of a North Korean land mine blast as an “unfortunate accident.”

2026.10.14

Intelligence cooperation with Washington is in Korea’s interest, not subservience (KOR)

Korea must restore U.S. trust and intelligence-sharing channels as the alliance faces growing security concerns.

2026.10.14

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Intelligence cooperation with Washington is in Korea’s interest, not subservience

Korea must restore U.S. trust and intelligence-sharing channels as the alliance faces growing security concerns.

2026.10.13

US President Donald Trump gestures during a campaign rally for US Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in Youngstown, Ohio, US, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/2026-10-13 10:43:49/

Trump floats Kim Jong-un meeting, but Korean envoy sees no concrete progress

U.S. President Donald Trump said he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his Asia trip, raising speculation of a possible summit around the APEC meeting in China, though the Korean ambassador has seen no clear progress.

2026.10.13

Intelligence sharing is toughest issue in Korea-U.S. alliance, ambassador says

Kang Kyung-wha, Korea's ambassador to the United States, made the remarks during a parliamentary audit, in which she confirmed that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised the matter of intelligence sharing directly to Korea's foreign minister last month.

2026.10.13

(서울=뉴스1) 김명섭 기자 = 강경화 주미국대한민국대사가 15일 오후 서울 종로구 정부서울청사 별관 외교부에서 조현 외교부 장관과 면담을 하기 위해 이동하고 있다. 2026.7.15/뉴스1

Envoy to U.S. reiterates Seoul’s commitment to U.S.-North Korea talks

Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha made the remarks during an event marking Korea's National Foundation Day and Armed Forces Day.

2026.9.30

Korea ambassador asks new U.S. envoy Michelle Steel to advance alliance's 'new leap'

Ahead of Michelle Steel’s posting to Seoul, Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha called on her to help expand the Korea-U.S. alliance beyond security into trade, technology and other strategic sectors.

2026.7.31

Out of sync? Envoy to U.S. makes unusual trip back home while policy chief downplays diplomatic concerns.

Korean diplomatic and security officials are especially worried that growing U.S. frustration with investment pledges, the Coupang case and other pending issues could impact security talks between the allies.

2026.7.19

Kang returns to Seoul to gather input on improving U.S. ties

The presidential office said Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha’s five-day return visit to Seoul is meant to gather candid input on strengthening relations with Washington.

2026.7.15

Former Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, center, meets with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik at the National Assembly on Sept. 29. [YONHAP]

Ex-Foreign Minister Kang formally appointed as South Korea's ambassador to U.S.

Former Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha was formally appointed as South Korea's ambassador to the United States on Wednesday, according to South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2025.10.1

Tag: kang kyung-wha

kang kyung-wha

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South Korean Embassy denies ambassador challenged Lee’s description of North Korean land mine blast

Intelligence cooperation with Washington is in Korea’s interest, not subservience (KOR)

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Intelligence cooperation with Washington is in Korea’s interest, not subservience

Trump floats Kim Jong-un meeting, but Korean envoy sees no concrete progress

Intelligence sharing is toughest issue in Korea-U.S. alliance, ambassador says

Envoy to U.S. reiterates Seoul’s commitment to U.S.-North Korea talks

Korea ambassador asks new U.S. envoy Michelle Steel to advance alliance's 'new leap'

Out of sync? Envoy to U.S. makes unusual trip back home while policy chief downplays diplomatic concerns.

Kang returns to Seoul to gather input on improving U.S. ties

Ex-Foreign Minister Kang formally appointed as South Korea's ambassador to U.S.