Mayor Oh Se-hoon Requests Vaccine Cooperation in Meeting with U.S. Charg? d'Affaires (Comprehensive)

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon met with the Acting U.S. Ambassador to South Korea to request the U.S. government's cooperation in securing COVID-19 vaccines.

According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, on the afternoon of the 23rd, Mayor Oh met with Acting Ambassador Robert Rapson in his office and emphasized the necessity of vaccines for the recovery of daily life, requesting active cooperation and support from the U.S. government in securing vaccines.

The city also reported that both sides reaffirmed the importance of the strong Korea-U.S. relationship during the meeting.

Mayor Oh said, "I have heard that you have a deep understanding and affection for Seoul and Korea. I thank you and ask for your continued interest in Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea."

Acting Ambassador Rapson said, "Congratulations on your reappointment as mayor. The enduring and close relationship between the peoples of our two countries remains unchanged, especially the close ties between Seoul and the Americans living here."

Acting Ambassador Rapson has been serving as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in South Korea and assumed his current position following the resignation of Ambassador Harry Harris in January, coinciding with the inauguration of the Joe Biden administration.

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