Ambassador Lee Soo-hyuk Presents Credentials to President Trump

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Ambassador Lee Soo-hyuk to the United States presented his credentials to U.S. President Donald Trump on the 6th (local time). Ambassador Lee conveyed a message asking President Trump for leadership in establishing peace on the Korean Peninsula.

On this day, Ambassador Lee presented his credentials to President Trump at the White House. According to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the U.S., President Trump asked Ambassador Lee about his views on the North Korean situation during the commemorative photo session. In response, Ambassador Lee said, "I expect you to demonstrate leadership to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue and establish peace on the Korean Peninsula," and President Trump reportedly replied, "I will do so."

President Trump also inquired about the well-being of President Moon Jae-in. Ambassador Lee also conveyed that he asked President Trump to send President Moon's special regards.

At the White House on the same day, ambassadors from a total of six countries, including Ukraine, East Timor, Thailand, Austria, and Senegal, also presented their credentials. Ambassador Lee was able to present his credentials about three months after receiving agrement (host country’s consent to appointment).

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the U.S. stated, "Since the credential presentation process is customarily conducted by grouping the months of January, March, July, and September, the credential presentation took place this time," adding that it took two to three months for the agrement of the ambassadors of East Timor and Russia as well.

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