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New US ambassador begins mission with hotteok, hymns
KR🏛️ PoliticsCenter9 hr. ago

New US ambassador begins mission with hotteok, hymns

US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel began her diplomatic mission with personal experiences in Seoul, visiting the historic Namdaemun Market to sample traditional Korean street food like hotteok and attending a worship service at Youngnak Presbyterian Church, which was founded by North Korean refugees. Steel, whose parents fled North Korea during the Korean War, highlighted her family's connection to Korea through these visits, sharing memories and reflections on her return to the country. She also posed for photos at cultural landmarks such as the King Sejong statue and emphasized the strong US-South Korea alliance, pledging to deepen cooperation amid shared challenges.

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New US ambassador begins mission with hotteok, hymns

US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel began her diplomatic mission with personal experiences in Seoul, visiting the historic Namdaemun Market to sample traditional Korean street food like hotteok and attending a worship service at Youngnak Presbyterian Church, which was founded by North Korean refugees. Steel, whose parents fled North Korea during the Korean War, highlighted her family's connection to Korea through these visits, sharing memories and reflections on her return to the country. She also posed for photos at cultural landmarks such as the King Sejong statue and emphasized the strong US-South Korea alliance, pledging to deepen cooperation amid shared challenges.

Bias read (Center): The article presents Ambassador Steel's personal activities and background without overt ideological slant. It focuses on her familial ties to Korea and professional commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, balancing narrative elements without leaning toward either political extreme. The报道中未

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