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Sung Kim confirmed as ambassador to South Korea

October 22, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Ambassador Sung Kim

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed the appointment of the first Korean American to become U.S. ambassador to South Korea.

 

Career diplomat Sung Kim previously served as special envoy for six-nation talks on North Korea’s nuclear program.

 

His confirmation on Oct. 13 came during a state visit by South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, after a Republican senator blocking the appointment lifted his objection.

 

Kim replaces Kathleen Stephens as ambassador.

 

Lee’s visit also expedited congressional approval of a long-delayed U.S.-South Korean trade agreement.

 

Kim’s confirmation follows the August appointment of the first Chinese American to serve as U.S. Ambassador to China, former commerce secretary Gary Locke. (end)

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Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2011, China, Chinese American, Kathleen Stephens, Korean American, North Korea, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, Sung Kim, Vol 30 No 43 | October 22 - October 28, gary locke

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