December 2008
December 29, 2008 (more photos)
Invited guests enjoy the performance of the Korean fusion music group Gong Myoung at the Ambassador’s Residence December 29.
December 23, 2008 (mote photos)
Ambassador Stephens discusses the evolving U.S.-Korea relationship at the Asia Society Korea Center's Year-End luncheon December 23
December 21, 2008
Ambassador Stephens, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yu In-chon celebrate with the B-Boys at their performance on December 21.
December 19, 2008 (more photos)
PAO Patrick Linehan hosts a special Roundtable Discussion with Ambassador Kathleen Stephens and Korean Youth on December 19.
December 19, 2008
Ambassador Stephens joins President Lee Myung-bak, Prime Minister Han Seung-soo, National Defense Minister Lee, Sang Hee, National Assembly Member Kim Hak-song and others in celebrating the safe return of the Zaytun Division from its successful deployment to Irbil, Iraq, on December 19.
December 18, 2008
Ambassador Stephens learns more about Lim Seung-chun’s sculpture ‘No. 3’ from Curator Lee Chuyoung at her visit to the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea, on December 18.
December 18, 2008 (more photos)
Ambassador Stephens meets with young Korean artists at the ‘I am an Artist’ Exhibit at the National Museum of Modern Art on December 18.
December 17, 2008
Minister Counselor for Public Affairs Patrick J. Linehan shakes hands with Buddhist Broadcasting System (BBS) President Choi Myong-Jun after signing an MOU to provide Voice of America (VOA) TV programs to BBS on December 17.
December 15, 2008
Consul General Julia Stanley takes questions from reporters at a December 15 press event sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to discuss WEST (Work, English, Study, Travel).
December 10, 2008
Constitutional Court of Korea Justice Lee Dong-heub enjoys a tour of the U.S. Supreme Court with Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. on December 10.
December 9, 2008
Ambassador Stephens giving a talk on 'Women's Participation in Grassroots Advocacy' at the International Republican Institute (IRI) Seminar, held at Sungshin Women's University. The seminar participants were from leading women's advocacy groups in Korea, China, India., Bangladesh, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Mongolia, Timor-Leste, Pakistan
December 5, 2008
PAO Patrick J. Linehan Engages Korean Students in a Discussion on U.S. Public Diplomacy. The Embassy's Minister - Counselor for Public Affairs, Patrick J. Linehan, responds to a question from a Korean student at the University Forum of Foreign Affairs and National Security held at
December 3, 2008 (more photos)
Ambassador Stephens with university presidents from Seoul and the regions at the
December 1, 2008 (more photos)
Yu In-chon, Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism congratulates Ambassador Stephens on being named a 'Hangeul Goodwill Ambassador' on behalf of the Korea Language Society
December 1, 2008
Ambassador Stephens Discusses Multiculturalism at Pearl Buck Foundation Program
November 2008
November 25, 2008
Patrick J. Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, shakes hands with President Lee Myung-bak and his wife Kim Yoon-ok at Seoul Airport upon their return from a visit to the U.S., Brazil and Peru on the evening of the 25th.
November 21, 2008
Patrick J. Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs delivers a speech "Over the River and Through the Woods" at the IRC Holiday Series, Thanksgiving Day.
November 19, 2008
Consul General Julia Stanley joins a discussion guest at the fifth Embassy Youth Forum: Real People Talking at the IRC.
November 18, 2008
Ambassador Kathleen Stephens meets with Mayor Park Kwang-tae in Gwangju.
November 18, 2008
Ambassador Kathleen Stephens speaks on "Building a 21st Century Alliance" at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology.
November 18, 2008 (more photos)
U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Stephens pays her respects at May 18th National Cemetery in Gwangju.
November 17, 2008
Celebrating the Opening of the California Travel & Tourism Commission Office in Korea
November 17, 2008
Celebrating Korea's entry into the Visa Waiver Program: Ribbon cutting at Incheon airport for United Airlines flight to San Francisco.
November 14, 2008( more photos)
Ambassador Stephens at 2008 Marine Corps Ball Celebration.
November 12, 2008
Ambassador Stephens delivers a speech at the Welcome Reception at the Seoul Plaza Hotel.
November 8, 2008.
Ambassador Stephens meets performer Jang Sa-ik at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.
November 5, 2008
Ambassador Stephens hosts a U.S. Presidential Election Watch event at her residence on Election Day.
October 2008
October 31, 2008 (more photos)
Patrick J. Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs delivers a speech “The Halloween Tradition in American Life” at the IRC Holiday Series, Halloween Day.
October 24, 2008 (more photos)
Ambassador Stephens and American Presence Post Officer Tyler Allen meet with Busan Mayor Hur Nam-shik and city officials.
October 17, 2008
Kyle Dillingham, violinist, plays the Heartland Acoustic music at the IRC.
October 12, 2008 (more photos)
Ambassador Stephens greets the crowd at the Pink Ribbon Love Marathon.
October 8, 2008
Ambassador Stephens speaks to Yesan Middle School students at the “Ambassador’s Bookshelf” donation ceremony.
October 8, 2008 (more photos)
Ambassador Stephens is greeted by Yesan Middle School Principal Park Jong-wan and students.
October 6, 2008 (more photos)
Ambassador Stephens presents her credentials to President Lee Myung-bak on October 6.
September 2008
September 29, 2008
Patrick J. Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, Robert Ogburn, Deputy-Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, Kim Su Nam, IRC Director and IRC staff meet with 14 IRC Youth Coordinators at the IRC.
September 27, 2008
Thirty-Three years later, Ambassador Stephens and her former co-teacher, Kwon Young Ran, have a reunion at Habib House, the Ambassador’s residence in Seoul.
September 25, 2008
Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Stephens talks with North Korean defector and Vice Chairperson for the Committee for Democratization of North Koreans Mr. Kang Cheol-hwan at a
September 24, 2008 (more photos)
Ambassador Stephens enjoys sundubu jigae after returning to Seoul.
September 24, 2008 (more photos)
Ambassador Stephens speaks to the Embassy staff at the Embassy Meet & Greet
September 23, 2008 (more photos)
Ambassador Stephens arrives at Incheon International Airport
September 23, 2008
Kim Su-Nam, Information Resource Center Director, gives a presentation on the American Library Association Conference and the IRC’s E-Library Project to about 70 local librarians.
September 23, 2008
Daniel Wedding, Fulbright Scholar talks on “Digital Libraries: A College Professor’s Perspectives” to 70 local librarians at IRC.
September 23, 2008
Robert Ogburn, Deputy-Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, speaks on “What Americans Expect from Libraries?” to 70 Local Librarians at IRC.
September 22, 2008
IRC organizes a two-point DVC program linking IRC Seoul and the IRC Tokyo. The U.S. Speaker is Dr. Meredith Fuchs, General Counsel to the National Security Archive.
September 22 - 23, 2008
PA Information Resource Center hosted the second Window on America Conference with local librarians from 41 Window on America hosting institutions.
September 16, 2008
Ambassador Vershbow receives Diplomatic Merit Award from South Korean Prime Minister Han Seung-soo
September 9, 2008
Public Affairs Officer Patrick J. Linehan Gives Speech to Pukyong National University Students on U.S. Presidential Election.
September 9, 2008
Ambassador Alexander Vershbow invites student representatives of the Fusion Art Exchange program to Ambassador's Farewell Reception in Busan.
September 8, 2008
Ambassador Stephens is sworn in by Secretary Rice as her son James looks on.
September 3, 2008
Ambassador Vershbow gives a speech entitled "ROK-U.S. Relations: The Global Dimension" at the Korea Foundation Forum. (Photo provided by the Korea Foundation)
August 2008
August 26, 2008
American Studies Student Association (ASSA) with the sponsorship by the U.S. Embassy hosts its 3rd U.S. Studies Camp.
August 22, 2008
Regional Program Officer Jean Vander Woude gives an English teaching workshop to secondary school English teachers in Paju English Village.
August 19, 2008
New York-based string orchestra Sejong gave a dazzling performance at the Ambassador’s residence. The program included a piece composed by American teen prodigy Jay Greenberg, pictured here taking a bow before the appreciative audience.
August 14, 2008
Lisa Vershbow, wife of Alexander Vershbow, the U.S. Ambassador to Korea, joins a discussion guest at the Fourth Embassy Youth Forum: Real People Talking at the IRC.
August 13-14, 2008
American Studies Seminar with the U.S. Fulbright Scholar Dr. Sheena Choi, Korean Scholars and Regional Program Officer Jean Vander Woude.
August 11, 2008
Zane L. Barnes, Vice Consul, spoke on the “Story of diplomats: qualifications, preparations, and selection process for a U.S. diplomat, diplomat’s life and work" to the 40 students from Ansan Dongsan High School 'Diplomacy Club' at Information Resource Center.
August 8, 2008
Deputy Public Affairs Officer Robert Ogburn makes a speech on the topic of “Studying in the U.S.” to Kyungan High School students at the Information Resource Center.
July 2008
July 31, 2008
Deputy Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs Michael Spangler speaks on “The Regional Impact of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement” at the Jeonnam Economic Research Institute in Gwangju.
July 29, 2008
Ambassador Vershbow Engages Trainees at Gyeonggi Yulgok Education Training Institute
July 18, 2008 (more photos)
Patrick Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, speaks on the topic of “Born on the Fourth of July” at the IRC Holiday Series, Independence Day.
July 16, 2008
Ambassador Vershbow chats live with Café USA Netizens
July 11, 2008
Café USA Interview with Ambassador Vershbow
July 2, 2008
Regional Program Officer Jean Vander Woude Signs an MOU between the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy and the Gyeonggi-do Institute for Foreign Language Education for the 2008-2008 English Language Fellow Program.
June 2008
June 27, 2008
The Chicago Children's Choir gave an outstanding performance at the I'Park Tower in Samsung-dong. Singing a variety of music, ranging from traditional choral to modern pop to "Arirang," the Choir spread the message of friendship and peace. The event was co-sponsored by the U.S. Embassy Seoul and Asia Society Korea Center. -Photos by Steve Kagan-
June 26, 2008
Deputy Chief of Mission William Stanton Gives a Speech on “The Struggle for Gender Equality in the U.S. and Korea” at Kangwon Ilbo Women’s Empowerment Program.
June 20, 2008
Patrick Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs; Robert Ogburn, Deputy-Minister Counselor for Public Affairs; IRC Staff; the second and third IRC Youth Coordinators at the IRC Youth Coordinator Meeting.
June 18, 2008
Alexander Vershbow, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, speaks as a special guest at the Third Embassy Youth Forum at the IRC.
June 13, 2008
Patrick Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, with 75 English teachers from the SMU-TESOL program at the IRC.
June 10, 2008
Patrick J. Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, inaugurates the "Window on America" bookshelf program with Mr. Moon, Yong Joo, Library Director of the Korea National Assembly Library.
June 9, 2008
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Attaché Troy Derby engaged 30 Korea National Police University students on U.S. Criminal Justice System at the IRC.
June 4, 2008
Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs Patrick J. Linehan with 20 middle school students participating in the Middle School Youth Diplomacy Program, a youth initiative designed to encourage students to pursue careers in diplomacy.
May 2008
May 30, 2008
Ambassador Vershbow with Students at Chonnam National University-Yeosu Campus after a roundtable discussion entitled, “How to Be a Good Global Leader.”
May 29, 2008
Robert Ogburn, Deputy Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, at the Pohang University of Science and Technology to establish the 40th 'Window on America' (WOA) bookshelf.
May 29, 2008
Robert Ogburn, Deputy Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, and Sommers Pierce, Information Resource Officer, at Keimyung University in Daegu to establish the 39th "Window on America" (WOA) bookshelf.
May 27, 2008
Deputy Chief of Mission William Stanton (fourth from the front row), Deputy Public Affairs Officer Robert Ogburn, Information Resource Officer Sommers Pierce, Information Resource Center Director Kim Su Nam, Public Affairs Assistant Audrey Phill, and the IRC staff celebrate the first U.S. Embassy UCC Contest with the winners and contestants.
May 25, 2008
Ambassador and Mrs. Vershbow meet American jazz legend Sonny Rollins at Seoul's LG Arts Center.
May 16, 2008
Suh Jin-sup, Chairman of the ROK-U.S. Alliance Friendship Society, presents a handwritten Korean scroll to PAO Patrick Linehan that showcases his name in Korean.
May 8, 2008
Patrick Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, at the American Studies Book Donation Ceremony at Chungnam National University Library.
May 8, 2008
Patrick Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, greets library staff at the American Studies Book Donation Ceremony at Chungnam National University Library.
May 8, 2008
Patrick Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, visits Song Yong Ho, President of Chungnam National University.
May 7, 2008
Patrick Linehan Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, hosts a monthly roundtable discussion on U.S. beef; “Embassy Youth Forum: Real People Talking” with Deputy Agricultural Attaché Susan B. Phillips, Economic Specialist Heather A. Grell and Korean youth leaders on U.S. beef.
May 7, 2008
Sohn Jie Ae, CNN’s Seoul Bureau Chief and Correspondent speaks to student journalists in honor of World Press Freedom Day at the Information Resource Center.
May 6, 2008
The Duuru String Quartet, led by Maestro Nanse Gum, performs at the Ambassadorial Residence. Ambassador and Mrs. Vershbow hosted the event.
May 2, 2008
Ambassador Vershbow at Jeonbuk National University in Jeonju City after his lecture“What is Global Leadership? Ways to Become a Global Leader.”
May 2, 2008
Ambassador Vershbow greets Chonbuk National University President Suh Geo Suk and inaugurates with Mrs. Vershbow the Embassy’s 37th Window on America.
May 2, 2008
Public Affairs Officer Patrick J. Linehan with Korea Science Academy Students after his lecture, 'Learning a Foreign Language, Learning a Foreign Culture' at the Busan American Corner.
May 2, 2008
Patrick Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs (right), Busan Mayor Huh (second from left), and other local dignitaries celebrate the opening of the American style musical production, Jump.
May 2, 2008
Patrick Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs (fourth from right) at another ribbon cutting ceremony for the 2008 Busan Motor Show held in BEXCO.
May 1, 2008
Robert Ogburn, Deputy Public Affairs Officer, attends a ceremony in Gwangju marking U.S. Air Force chaplain Russell Blaisdell’s December 1950 airlift of 1,000 war-era orphans to safety.
May 1, 2008
Robert Ogburn, Deputy Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs and Kim, Su Nam, Information Resource Center Director join a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the 36th “Window on America” Memorandum of Understanding Ceremony at Wonkwang University, Iksan
May 1, 2008
Ambassador Vershbow visits Jeonju Han-ok Village.
May 1, 2008
Public Affairs Officer Patrick J. Linehan with Students at Dong-eui University in Busan after his lecture "The Future of U.S.-Korea Relations and You.”
May 1, 2008
Ambassador Vershbow and Mrs. Vershbow at the Opening Ceremony of the Jeonju International Film Festival in Joenju City.
May 1, 2008
Public Affairs Officer Patrick J. Linehan prepares to throw the opening pitch for a Busan Lotte Giants baseball game.
May 1, 2008
Before the game, Patrick Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, arrives at Busan's Sajik Stadium, home of the Lotte Giants, for his pitching debut.
May 1, 2008
Patrick Linehan, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, exchanges gifts and greetings with the Giants' American coach Jerry Royster.
April 2008
April 30, 2008
Regional Program Officer Jean Vander Woude signs the fourth Memorandum of Understanding with the Busan American Corner.
April 29, 2008
Regional Program Officer Jean Vander Woude presents her lecture,“Women’s Progress in My Mother’s Time and Mine" at the Daegu American Corner.
April 25, 2008
Public Affairs Officer Patrick J. Linehan with American Corner Staff from Busan, Daegu, and Gwangju During the 2008 American Corner Staff Training Program.
April 25, 2008
Patrick Linehan, Minster-Counselor for Public Affairs, gives welcome remarks at the IRC for the Earth Day Program, hosted by the Information Resource Center.
April 21, 2008
Patrick Linehan, Minster-Counselor for Public Affairs, visits Lee Kyoung Sook, president of Sookmyung Women’s University.
April 21, 2008
Patrick Linehan, Minster-Counselor for Public Affairs and Kim, Su Nam, Information Resource Center Director join a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to the 35th Window on America Memorandum of Understanding Ceremony at Sookmyung Women’s University.
April 16, 2008
The Embassy invites the Battery Dance Company from New York City to perform and host master classes in Busan.
April 14-18, 2008 (view video)
As a part of the U.S. Embassy cultural program, the New York City-based Battery Dance Company visited Korea for two public performances in Busan and Seoul, seven master classes, and a cultural exchange with Korean professionals.
April 9, 2008
Patrick Linehan, Minster-Counselor for Public Affairs, moderates the first official "Embassy Youth Forum: Real People Talking" at the IRC.
April 3, 2008
Mrs. Vershbow delivers a lecture entitled, “Art and Diplomacy” to Woosuk University students in Iksan City.
March 2008
March 24, 2008
Ambassador Vershbow meets with women leaders from Korea’s regions during the Women’s Leadership Seminar.
March 19, 2008
Boston Musical Theater members present "American Songbook Classics" as a part of the Embassy's cultural outreach program.
March 7, 2008
“Five Points Serenaders” - American Southern Music Program at the Information Resource Center. Enter Gallery
March 7, 2008
Following the tune of southern music, students learn square dance at the Information Resource Center.
March 6, 2008
The Five Points Serenaders perform at Yeojoo Institute of Technology
March 5, 2008
Cultural Affairs Officer, John Dyson, with students after the Southern Old Time Music concert.
March 5, 2008
The Five Points Serenaders performing old time southern music at Sogang University. The event was sponsored by the Embassy's cultural office.
February 2008
February 25-26, 2008
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s visit to Korea
February 14, 2008
Robert Ogburn, Deputy Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, signs the 33rd Window on America Memorandum of Understanding at the Korea Naval Academy in Jinhae.
February 14, 2008
PA Information Resource Center donates American Studies Bibliographies to the Pukyong National University American Studies Center in Busan.
February 13, 2008
PA Information Resource Center establishes its 32nd Window on America Bookshelf Partnership at Dong-eui University in Busan.
February 13, 2008
Robert Ogburn, Deputy Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, and President of Dong-eui University Kang Chang-seok at the Donation Ceremony of American Studies books at Dong-eui University.
February 1, 2008 (more photos)
PA Seoul celebrates Martin Luther King’s Birthday and Black History Month with 150 Korean Youth at the IRC.
January 2008
January 31, 2008
Sommers Pierce, Information Resource Officer, donates 30 DVDs to the Korea National Defense University Library.
