U.S. Representatives Joe Wilson, Ami Bera, M.D., Mike Kelly, and Marilyn Strickland have issued a statement congratulating Lee Jae-myung on his election as President of the Republic of Korea. The Co-Chairs of the Congressional Korea Caucus highlighted the importance of the U.S.-Korea alliance in their message.
“We extend our sincere congratulations to President-Elect Lee Jae-myung and wish him and his administration well as they prepare to lead the Republic of Korea – a key and indispensable U.S. ally – through the many challenges facing the Korean Peninsula and beyond.”
The representatives emphasized their commitment to maintaining strong ties between the two nations. “As Co-Chairs of the Korea Caucus, we remain steadfastly committed to defending, strengthening and enlarging the ironclad U.S.-Korea alliance. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War where our relationship was forged on the battlefield and now forms the linchpin of U.S. foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific region.”
They also expressed optimism about future cooperation with Lee’s administration. “We look forward to working together with President-Elect Lee Jae-myung and his administration during this critical time for the alliance.”
In addition, they acknowledged Korean Americans’ contributions to bilateral relations: “We also wish to recognize the estimated two million Korean Americans throughout the United States who play a vital role in maintaining our strong bilateral relationship.”
Representative Marilyn Strickland has recently assumed her role as Co-Chair following Gerald E. Connolly’s passing.
