Fmr. U.S. Admiral Harry Harris begins new job as ambassador to S. Korea
- 6 years ago
Retired U.S. Admiral Harry Harris is due to officially begin his new role as the U.S. ambassador to South Korea on Saturday.
He fills a post that has been vacant ever since President Trump took office.
Harris is expected to make his arrival statement at the VIP lounge of Incheon International Airport anytime now.
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul says Harris' term begins at crucial time when Washington is seeking the denuclearization of North Korea and peace, prosperity, and security on the Korean Peninsula.
In a video message posted on the embassy's Facebook page, Harris said (quote)"it will be a great privilege to serve as President Trump's representative in a country that's an ally and important partner of the U.S., not only in Northeast Asia but globally."
Until his retirement in May, Harris was chief of the U.S. Pacific Command.
He fills a post that has been vacant ever since President Trump took office.
Harris is expected to make his arrival statement at the VIP lounge of Incheon International Airport anytime now.
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul says Harris' term begins at crucial time when Washington is seeking the denuclearization of North Korea and peace, prosperity, and security on the Korean Peninsula.
In a video message posted on the embassy's Facebook page, Harris said (quote)"it will be a great privilege to serve as President Trump's representative in a country that's an ally and important partner of the U.S., not only in Northeast Asia but globally."
Until his retirement in May, Harris was chief of the U.S. Pacific Command.