Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell will welcome Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong Kyun to the U.S. Department of State today, December 23, 2024. The two officials are expected to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest, underscoring the close and dynamic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
Before their private meeting, Deputy Secretary Campbell and First Vice Foreign Minister Kim will deliver brief remarks to the press at 2:00 p.m. The remarks will be open to the media, and reporters are invited to attend.
Event Details:
- Date & Time: December 23, 2024, 2:00 p.m. (remarks)
- Media Access:
- Media Access Time: 1:45 p.m. (C Street entrance)
- Preset Time for Video Cameras: 1:30 p.m. (C Street entrance)
- Final Call Time for Writers & Still Photographers: 1:45 p.m. (C Street entrance)
Credentialing Requirements:
Media representatives must present one of the following to attend:
- A U.S. Government-issued photo media credential (e.g., Department of State, White House, Congress, Department of Defense, or Foreign Press Center).
- An official photo ID issued by the news organization.
- A letter from the employer on official letterhead verifying current employment as a journalist.
Additionally, media representatives must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g., U.S. driver’s license or passport).
The meeting between Deputy Secretary Campbell and First Vice Foreign Minister Kim highlights the ongoing dialogue between the U.S. and South Korea, further reinforcing their strong alliance in addressing key global and regional challenges.
Contact:
For further information, or to register for the event, please contact the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP) at EAP-Press@state.gov.