Nominee for US envoy to Korea vows stronger alliance for security, prosperity
Michelle Steel, the nominee for U.S. ambassador to South Korea, emphasized her commitment to strengthening the alliance between the two countries during her confirmation hearing. She highlighted the importance of the bilateral relationship for national security and economic prosperity, particularly in addressing challenges posed by North Korea. If confirmed, Steel would be the second Korean American to hold this position, succeeding Philip Goldberg.
- ▪Michelle Steel is the nominee for U.S. ambassador to South Korea.
- ▪She aims to enhance the U.S.-South Korea alliance for security and economic prosperity.
- ▪Steel highlighted the importance of cooperation in addressing North Korea's threats.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 16:42:03 GMT |
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Michelle Steel, the nominee for U.S. ambassador to South Korea, speaks during her confirmation hearing at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, in this photo captured from a livestream from the committee's website. YonhapWASHINGTON — The nominee for the top U.S. envoy to South Korea on Wednesday highlighted her commitment to enhancing America's national security and economic prosperity by strengthening the Seoul-Washington alliance.During her confirmation hearing at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Michelle Steel, a former Korean American congresswoman, made the remarks amid expectations for her role in addressing a range of pending tasks with Seoul, including "modernizing" the bilateral alliance and strengthening trade cooperation."During…
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