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Mayor Chun Jae-soo Meets with U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Michelle Park Steel

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Chun Jae-soo) announced that Mayor Chun met with Michelle Park Steel, the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, at 2:00 p.m. yesterday (October 22) in the International Protocol Room at Busan City Hall. The two exchanged views on ways to strengthen friendly relations and expand exchanges and cooperation between Busan and the United States.

Mayor Chun welcomed Ambassador Steel's appointment and visit to Busan, expressing his hope that the relationship between Busan and the United States, built upon the longstanding alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States, would develop into broader cooperation across various sectors, including ports, logistics, the economy, and culture.

Ambassador Steel expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome and remarked that she was impressed by how remarkably Busan had changed since her previous visit. She also noted that the Republic of Korea, now a leader in the global economy, is working together with the United States.

Both sides expressed their hope that the alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States would continue to grow stronger.

Mayor Chun stated, “Cooperation with the United States has provided a strong foundation for the Republic of Korea's growth.” He explained, “As the Republic of Korea has achieved economic growth through exports, Busan Port has served as a key gateway for shipping our products to markets around the world.” He added that Busan Port is a world-class logistics hub, ranking seventh globally in container throughput and second in transshipment volume.

Mayor Chun also noted that a Korean container ship had recently completed the country's first trial voyage along the Arctic shipping route. He expressed his determination to develop Busan Port into a logistics hub for the Arctic shipping route and further establish Busan as a maritime capital.

Concluding the meeting, Mayor Chun Jae-soo stated, “Busan and the United States have maintained a longstanding friendship rooted in a shared history of defending freedom and peace. We have high expectations for the role you will play as Ambassador. Building on this visit, we will further expand cooperation in the fields of economy, culture, and future industries and continue exchanges that enable Busan, a maritime capital, and the United States to grow together.”