PM, top U.S. envoy discuss ways to strengthen S. Korea-U.S. alliance

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SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook met with U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel on Wednesday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation across various sectors and further strengthen the bilateral alliance.

During the meeting, Han said the two countries have expanded their partnership beyond security into areas such as the economy and culture, building on their longstanding alliance. She asked Steel to play an active role in further advancing bilateral ties during her tenure.

Han also expressed hope that Seoul and Washington would expand economic cooperation and mutual investment, and achieve "greater outcomes" in advanced industries, including shipbuilding, semiconductors and artificial intelligence.

In response, Steel pledged efforts to build a "stronger" alliance by enhancing cooperation in various areas, including security and investment, stressing that the alliance was "blood-forged," according to Han's office.

Steel, who was born in Seoul, also highlighted South Korea's remarkable economic growth and growing global cultural influence compared with when she left the country decades ago.

Prime Minister Han Seong-sook (R) meets with U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel at the government complex in Seoul on Sept. 23, 2026, in this photo provided by Han's office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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