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) hosted a commemorative dinner in Seoul to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, emphasizing the deepening cooperation between the two nations beyond their traditional security role. The event was attended by senior political, business, and military leaders from both countries, including 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.
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 major companies like Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor, and LG, participated in the gathering. The event highlighted the military foundation of the bilateral relationship, with six Korean War veterans in attendance.
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