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NEW FACETS TO THE ROK-U.S. ALLIANCE

Alexander Vershbow, U.S. Ambassador

Alexander Vershbow
U.S. Ambassador
to the Republic of Korea

Alexander Vershbow-
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea

Conference on
Peace on the Korean Peninsula & the Security Environment in Northeast Asia
Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the
University of North Korean Studies at Kyungnam University
Seoul - May 1, 2008

President Park Jae-kyu, Dr. Samuel Wells, distinguished scholars and fellow diplomats, it is my pleasure to address you today as we gather to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the University of North Korean studies.  I offer my congratulations to President Park and the University for their success in establishing this highly respected academic institution focusing on North Korea.  I also offer my congratulations to the University for partnering with such a distinguished institution as the Woodrow Wilson Center.  It is an honor to be a part of the program today and to offer my perspectives on the U.S.-ROK relationship and our role here in South Korea and the Northeast Asia region....more

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North Korea Freedom Week Focuses Washington's Attention

Department of State

Department of State

Activities highlight issues relating to the North Korea Human Rights Act

By Derek Repp
Staff Writer
May 7, 2008

Washington -- A week of events focusing attention on human rights issues in the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK) culminated May 2. The events were part of North Korea Freedom Week, an event organized annually since 2004 by the North Korea Freedom Coalition.

In 2008, activities included a march from the Chinese Embassy to the South Korean Embassy to welcome South Korea President Lee Myung-Bak, a rally on Capitol Hill, pre-release screenings of Crossings, a new...more

STATEMENT OF DR. RICHARD RAYMOND

STATEMENT OF DR. RICHARD RAYMOND

DR. RICHARD RAYMOND

USDA UNDERSECRETARY FOR FOOD SAFETY

Regarding the Safety of the U.S. Food Supply
May 4, 2008

“Good evening.  I am Dr. Richard Raymond, Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  I appreciate the opportunity to discuss with you the safety of the U.S. beef supply.  I want to be sure that you are aware that I will be discussing food safety issues only, and I am not here this evening to discus negotiations. 

“The U.S. Government believes the current agreement well addresses the health and food safety concerns of Korean consumers. It provides for Korea's sovereign right to conduct an audit of our facilities and to work with USDA inspection authorities if any food safety concerns are identified.  When the OIE gave the United States "controlled risk" status a year ago, it was after the world's BSE experts reviewed the preventative and food safety measures in the United States...more

Remarks by President Bush on North Korea Freedom Week

President George W. Bush
White House photo
by Chris Greenberg

U.S. stands with the North Korean people in their call for freedom, says Bush

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
April 30, 2008

Laura and I send greetings to all those observing North Korea Freedom Week.  I am deeply concerned about the grave human rights conditions in North Korea, especially the denial of universal freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and association, and restrictions on freedom of movement and workers’ rights.  I have met in the Oval Office with some of the brave individuals who have escaped from that country.  I am deeply concerned by the stories of divided families, harsh conditions, and suffering...more
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