U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris will be leaving his post later this month, marking the end of his controversial tenure in Seoul.

On Wednesday, Harris announced his departure on Twitter, confirming a previous April 2020 report from Reuters. A U.S. Embassy spokesperson confirmed to NK News that his final day in the role will be Jan. 20, with Rob Rapson serving as Charge d’Affaires ad interim until a new ambassador arrives.

In a statement provided to NK News, Harris reflected on his two and a half years as ambassador and said that the relationship between Washington