Michelle Steel, the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, hosted a dinner at her residence on the 21st, inviting leaders from both ruling and opposition parties, as well as foreign affairs and military officials. The dinner was intended as a courtesy call for Ambassador Steel following her appointment, aiming to build relationships with key figures in South Korean politics, diplomacy, and the military. Attendees expressed their sorrow over the DMZ mine explosion incident and emphasized the importance of the ROK-U.S. alliance. However, sensitive issues such as the Hormuz Strait deployment or the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement negotiations were not discussed. Since her appointment, Ambassador Steel has been actively engaging with South Korea, visiting the National Assembly and participating in rice harvesting experiences in the Jeonnam Gwangju region.
