SEOUL, Oct 27 (YONHAP/APP/DNA):The U.S. Embassy in South Korea on Monday formally announced the appointment of Kevin Kim, a former State Department deputy assistant secretary, as acting ambassador, saying he will work to advance mutual interests.
“Charge d’Affaires Kim will work with the embassy team and the ROK government to advance our mutual interests and shared values, as well as our ironclad commitment to the U.S.-ROK Alliance,” the embassy said on its website.
ROK stands for the Republic of Korea, the official name of South Korea.
The embassy “welcomes … Kim’s appointment as the U.S. continues to strengthen our shared security, encourage increased ROK investment in the American economy, and enhance our cooperation across other areas of common concern,” it also said.
Kim previously served as deputy assistant secretary for Japan, Korea and Mongolia at the State Department, a professional staff member on the Senate Armed Services Committee and a national security fellow in Senator Bill Hagerty’s office.
The embassy also expressed its “deep appreciation” for outgoing acting Ambassador Joseph Yun.
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