FKI celebrates 250th anniversary of US founding
The alliance between Korea and the United States is expanding beyond its traditional security role, as the two countries deepen cooperation in trade, technology and other strategic industries, senior political and business leaders said at a gathering in Seoul on Thursday to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) hosted the commemorative…
The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) marked the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding with a commemorative dinner in Seoul, bringing together political, business, and military leaders from both nations. Attendees included Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, U.S. Ambassador to Korea Michelle Steel, U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson, and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
The event highlighted the deepening cooperation between Korea and the U.S. in various strategic industries, moving beyond traditional security ties. Korean business leaders such as Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin, Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Won-tae, LS Group Chairman Koo Ja-eun, and Korea Zinc Chairman Choi Yun-beom, along with executives from Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor, and LG, participated in the gathering, emphasizing the growing economic relationship between the two countries.
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