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U.S. Drops Cha as Pick for Ambassador to S. Korea

U.S. Drops Cha as Pick for Ambassador to S. Korea

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The United States has withdrawn former White House official Victor Cha from consideration for ambassador to South Korea, a U.S. official said Tuesday. The official on the White House National Security Council confirmed the decision, which raises new concerns about the Donald Trump administration’s policy toward Seoul and Pyongyang. [...]

Trump Nominates Cha as U.S. Ambassador to S. Korea: Sources

Trump Nominates Cha as U.S. Ambassador to S. Korea: Sources

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated former White House official Victor Cha as Washington’s ambassador to South Korea and requested the approval of the Asian country’s government, sources said Sunday. The request, known as an agrement, was recently sent to the South Korean government following an extensive vetting process, [...]