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Michelle Steel, the new US Ambassador to South Korea, is set to arrive in Seoul this week to assume her post, which has been vacant for about 1 1/2 years since the start of the second Trump administration. Her arrival comes amid a pileup of bilateral issues.
The US Senate has confirmed former Congresswoman Michelle Steel as the new US ambassador to South Korea, filling a post vacant since early last year amidst strong alliance coordination.
Former U.S. Representative Michelle Steel has been tapped by Donald Trump to serve as the ambassador to Korea.
Former US Congresswoman Michelle Steel has been confirmed by the Senate and is set to arrive in Seoul as the new US ambassador to South Korea, becoming the second Korean American to hold the post.
Michelle Steel, President Donald Trump's pick for US ambassador to South Korea, has cleared a Senate committee vote, moving her closer to taking up the post in Seoul. A full Senate vote is now the only remaining step for her confirmation.
The United States and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the war in the Middle East, with experts weighing in on the agreement and its implications. The deal includes a $300 billion reconstruction fund and has prompted calls for reduced oil prices.
The International Monetary Fund has lowered its global growth forecast and issued a warning about a potential worldwide recession. This outlook is largely attributed to the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its impact on energy markets.