US Ambassador Harris, "Minister Kang Kyung-wha, Elevating South Korea's National Prestige" Reflections

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] Harry Harris, the outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Korea, on the 20th expressed about Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, who has been decided to be replaced, that she was "a loyal supporter of the Korea-U.S. alliance and elevated Korea's national stature worldwide."

On the 11th, when pre-departure quarantine procedures for the Korea-US route were implemented, Harry Harris, the U.S. Ambassador to Korea, visited Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport to inspect the quarantine site.
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On the same day, Ambassador Harris shared these sentiments about Minister Kang on his Twitter.

He wrote, "I wish nothing but fair winds ahead for the departing Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha," adding, "I will miss the Minister. It was an honor to work with the Minister and her colleagues."

He also posted three photos on Twitter capturing moments with Minister Kang.

Ambassador Harris had dinner with Minister Kang at the Foreign Ministry's official residence the previous day and reportedly had lunch with Choi Jong-geon, the First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Ambassador Harris plans to return to the United States on the 21st, coinciding with the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden. When a new U.S. president takes office, ambassadors appointed by the previous administration customarily resign en masse.

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