Mr. Tyler Allen began serving at the American Presence Post in Busan as its first permanently assigned officer

August 20, 2008 On August 20, 2008, Mr. Tyler Allen began serving at the American Presence Post in Busan as its first permanently assigned officer.  This is Allen’s fourth assignment in the U.S. Foreign Service and he will be serving in this capacity until September 2011...more

APP Officer Min Chang pays a visit to Rear Admiral Lee Ki Sik

July 29, 2008 On July 29, 2008, APP officer Min Chang paid a visit to Rear Admiral Lee Ki Sik, Commander of Surface Flotilla FIVE of ROK Navy in Jinhae, and discussed current issues affecting the ROK-US alliance.

APP Officer Min Chang Gives a Lecture to UIP participants at Ulsan University.

July 23, 2008 On July 23, 2008, APP Officer Min Chang gave a talk about Korea-US relations to UIP (Ulsan International Program) participants and engaged in active Q&A sessions afterwards. UIP is an exchange program sponsored by Ulsan University with the goal of having foreign students interact, study and live with Korean students to foster cultural exchange and understanding.

Bimonthly American Citizen Services were provided at APP Busan on July 22 -23.

July 22-23, 2008 For the bi-monthly American Citizen Services, ACS staff from US Embassy Seoul traveled to APP Busan and assisted more than 50 American Citizens.  Services provided included passports renewing, reporting births abroad, reporting marriages, and notarials.

APP Officer Min Chang Joins a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Opening of Tiffany’s Jewelry Exhibition in Busan.

June 26, 2008 On June 26, APP Office Min Chang attended the opening of Tiffany’s Jewelry Exhibition, which moved to Busan after its highly publicized run in Seoul. The exhibition runs through August 31 at Busan Museum.

APP Officer Min Chang Attends a Memorial at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery.

June 24, 2008 On June 24, on the eve of the 58 anniversary of the Korean War, APP Officer Min Chang attended a memorial at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery.  In memory of the UN soldiers, speeches of remembrance were followed a wreath laying ceremony.

APP Officer Min Chang Gives Congratulatory Remarks for the Open House at the Busan American Corner.

June 19, 2008 On June 19, 2008, APP Officer Min Chang attended the Open House of the Busan American Corner and talked to English teachers in Busan about benefits and challenges of learning English in the US and shared his own experience in learning English and adjusting to American culture as a young child who immigrated to U.S.

APP Officer Min Chang Pays a Courtesy Call to Director of Korea International Traders’ Association in Busan.

June 16, 2008 On June 16, 2008, APP officer Min Chang paid a courtesy call to Mr. Kim Ji-young, Busan Director of KITA, and talked about current economic and trade issues affecting Korean-American relations.

APP Officer Min Chang Attends the National Day of Russia Ceremony.

June 12, 2008 On June 12, APP Officer Min Chang attended the National Day of Russia Ceremony and met with Mr. and Mrs. Valery Ermolov, Russian Consul General of Busan.

APP Officer Min Chang Pays a Courtesy Call to Ambassador Chung, Hae Moon of Busan City

June 9, 2008 On June 9, 2008, APP officer Min Chang met with Mr. Chung, Hae Moon, Ambassador to Busan City, to discuss current issues affecting U.S. - Korean relations.