April 19, 2024
Analysis

What to expect from Harry Harris, the new U.S. ambassador to South Korea

Consistency will be key for U.S.-ROK alliance amid negotiations with Pyongyang

So it's confirmed: retired Admiral Harry B. Harris, Jr. will be the next ambassador to South Korea for the United States, finally filling a position left open since President Trump’s inauguration in January last year.

Harris enters the job with almost four decades of experience in the Navy, but also with high-level diplomatic exposure working as military representative to Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and John Kerry in 2011.

Become a member for less than $4 per week.

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
  • Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
  • Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now

All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.