FM Cho highlights new U.S. ambassador's role in resolving bilateral issues
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Monday he expects new U...
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun anticipates the new U.S. Ambassador to Seoul, Michelle Steel, to be instrumental in resolving outstanding issues between South Korea and the United States. Cho noted that Steel's direct access to Washington could facilitate consultations on pending South Korea-U.S. matters. Steel recently arrived in South Korea to assume her position, a role that had been vacant since January of the previous year.
Cho plans to meet with Steel in person on Tuesday when she delivers her credentials to the foreign ministry. The arrival of Steel coincides with ongoing security and economic challenges between Seoul and Washington, such as South Korean investments in the U.S. and tensions over Seoul's regulatory response to a major data breach at U.S.-listed Coupang Inc. Cho also indicated that he is aware of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's upcoming visit to South Korea.
Cho expressed hope for discussions regarding Wang's upcoming trip to North Korea in April. Additionally, Cho revealed that the Korea National Diplomatic Academy is planning to implement stringent measures following a data breach that exposed the personal information of all South Korean diplomats. These measures include constructing a firewall to prevent future hacks.
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