jump over navigation bar
Embassy SealUS Department of State
U.S. Embassy Seoul, Korea - Home flag graphic
Embassy Highlights
 

[View Video]

 

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton – 4th of July Video Message

Hello, everyone I am delighted to welcome you on behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States as we celebrate our nation’s 233rd birthday.

For Americans, the 4th of July is a day to reconnect with loved ones, to remember our history, and to renew our commitment to democracy, tolerance, and justice.  As President Obama said in Cairo last month, these are not just American values, these are core principles we share with people everywhere.  So it is fitting that we open our doors and share this day with our friends and neighbors around the world...more

Special Feature - 4th of July

            

Photo Gallery

    

 Ambassador's Blog

    

 Multimedia

    

Archives

Latest Headlines From the Embassy

 
 
Ship at sea (AP Images)  
The U.S. Navy is tracking the North Korean cargo ship Kang Nam (shown here in a 2006 photo), which may be carrying illicit weapons.
 

President Obama Says U.S. Prepared for Any North Korean Threat

By Merle David Kellerhals Jr.
Staff Writer
June 22, 2009

Washington — The United States is prepared if North Korea launches a long-range ballistic missile in the direction of Hawaii near the July 4 weekend, President Obama says...more

 
 
  
President Obama, left, and South Korean President Lee at the White House June 16 [more photos]
 

Remarks by President Obama and President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea in Joint Press Availability

Rose Garden
June 16, 2009

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning, everybody. President Lee, on behalf of the American people, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Washington -- "Hwang Yong Hamnida."

PRESIDENT LEE: Thank you.

PRESIDENT OBAMA: I'm looking forward to continuing our conversation over lunch, and I know that First Lady Michelle Obama is very much delighted to host your wife today, as well...more

 

Trafficking in Persons Report 2009

"The ninth annual Trafficking in Persons Report sheds light on the faces of modern-day slavery and on new facets of this global problem. The human trafficking phenomenon affects virtually every country, including the United States. In acknowledging America’s own struggle with modern-day slavery and slavery-related practices, we offer partnership. We call on every government to join us in working to build consensus and leverage resources to eliminate all forms of human trafficking."
--Secretary Clinton, June 16, 2009

Republic of Korea Report
North Korea Report
Full Report (PDF version, 324 pages)
Secretary Clinton’s Remarks at Release of the Ninth Annual Trafficking in Persons Report Alongside Leaders in Congress
- Ambassador CdeBaca's Remarks at Release of the 2009 Trafficking in Persons Report
- Fighting Human Trafficking a Critical Part of U.S. Foreign Policy, America.gov

- U. S. Mission -
APP Busan, Korea

- Ask a Librarian -

You ask? We Answer!


- Embassy Youth Forum -
Embassy Youth Forum: Real People Talking

- Announcement -

• Foreign Service Exam
• 
More




    This site is managed by the U.S. Department of State.
    External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.


Embassy of the United States