Korean Foreign Minister Jo Hyun met with a delegation from the Korea Society on October 21, including Chair Kathleen Stephens (former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea), Director Philip Goldberg (former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea), and President Abraham Kim. During the meeting, Jo emphasized the importance of developing U.S.-Korea relations and expressed a commitment to peace on the Korean Peninsula.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jo praised the Korea Society for its ongoing contributions to enhancing understanding of the U.S.-Korea alliance in the United States, especially as the organization approaches its 70th anniversary next year. He expressed gratitude for Stephens' leadership, drawing on her experience as a former ambassador. Jo also congratulated Goldberg on his upcoming appointment as chair and urged him to continue playing a role in advancing U.S.-Korea relations.
Jo outlined the South Korean government's efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation and achieve peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, emphasizing the need for close collaboration and communication between the two countries. He expressed hope that the Korea Society would play a necessary role in these efforts.
The Korea Society delegation acknowledged the significance of the U.S.-Korea alliance and noted the active collaboration in strategic areas such as South Korea's investments in the U.S. and advancements in artificial intelligence. They emphasized the importance of working closely to ensure the future development of the alliance and committed to serving as a bridge to deepen U.S.-Korea ties.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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