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Attending FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA World Cup 2026™ will showcase the beauty, greatness, and dynamism of America. Plan your visit to the United States.

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Jim Heller
James R. Heller
Chargé d’Affaires ad interim
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Dewey Moore
Consul & Principal Officer, U.S. Consulate Busan
James R. Heller
Chargé d’Affaires ad interim
James “Jim” Heller is currently serving as the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul.
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Jim Heller
Dewey Moore
Consul & Principal Officer, U.S. Consulate Busan
Dewey Moore has served as the Principal Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Busan since August 18, 2025.
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Jim Heller
James R. Heller
Chargé d’Affaires ad interim
Dewey
Dewey Moore
Consul & Principal Officer, U.S. Consulate Busan
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Donald J. Trump
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JD Vance
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Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump serves as the 47th President of the United States. He also served as the 45th.
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JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
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Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
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Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump serves as the 47th President of the United States. He also served as the 45th.
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JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
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Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
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U.S. welcomes soccer fans for FIFA World Cup 2026™
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U.S. welcomes soccer fans for FIFA World Cup 2026™

U.S. welcomes soccer fans for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Americans, and President Trump, rally around the flag
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January 22, 2026

Americans, and President Trump, rally around the flag

Americans, and President Trump, rally around the flag

Trump administration marks one year of successes
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January 20, 2026

Trump administration marks one year of successes

Trump administration marks one year of successes

U.S. Department of State Reports

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2025 Trafficking in Persons Report
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2023 Report on International Religious Freedom

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U.S. Relations With the Republic of Korea

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Secretary Gordon Paddock, Minister Edwin Morgan and Vice Consul General Willard Straight, seated in the second row, pose for a photo with Legation staff in front of the Minister’s Residence (1904-1905). (Photo: Willard Dickerman Straight Collection, Cornell University Library)

Chiefs of Mission for South Korea

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