South OC Times

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), chairwoman of the Indo-Pacific Subcommittee and co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Korea, has arrived in South Korea with a bipartisan Congressional delegation for meetings with senior Korean elected officials and businesses.

During the visit, Congresswoman Kim emphasized the importance of the partnership between the United States and South Korea. She stated, "South Korea is a valued economic and security partner of the United States. As we face shared threats and growing instability in the region, our collaboration is more important than ever."

Being a Korean American who grew up in South Korea in the aftermath of the Korean War, Rep. Young Kim expressed her anticipation for productive discussions with bipartisan colleagues and counterparts. She added, "I look forward to productive discussions with my bipartisan colleagues and our counterparts on this trip and will keep working on the Foreign Affairs Committee to ensure America projects strength on the world stage."

The delegation's agenda includes discussions on shared U.S.-ROK priorities such as strengthening security ties, advancing free trade, supporting human rights, and collaborating with allies and partners in the region against growing aggression.

The trip to South Korea is sponsored by the Former Members of Congress and the Korea Society.