The US Senate confirmed Michelle Steel, a Korean American former congresswoman, as the next ambassador to South Korea. The vote paves the way for her to take up the post, vacant since January 2023, and focus on alliance modernization and bilateral agreements.
The U.S. Senate confirmed Michelle Steel, a former Korean American congresswoman, as the next ambassador to South Korea in a 55-39 vote. She will focus on modernizing the alliance and implementing security and trade agreements.
Michelle Steel, nominee for top US envoy to South Korea, pledged to enhance national security and economic prosperity by strengthening the Seoul-Washington alliance during her Senate confirmation hearing. She highlighted the alliance's role in regional peace and security, and discussed trade cooperation and joint efforts to counter North Korea's weapons programs.
