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S. Korea, U.S. Hail Korean Legation’s Historic Place Status as Symbol of ‘Enduring’ Friendship

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean diplomats, U.S. officials and Korean Americans on Monday celebrated the recent U.S. designation of an old Korean legation as a historic place — a cherished recognition of the building that served as the centerpiece of Korea’s diplomacy in Washington in the late 19th century. The Old Korean [...]

Historic Korean Legation Building in Washington Achieves U.S. National Register Status

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In a landmark recognition of its historical significance, the former Korean Empire Legation in Washington, D.C., has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), South Korean officials announced on September 11. The building, now known as the Old Korean Legation, stands as a testament to the [...]