Kurt M. Campbell Deputy Secretary of State | Official Website
The United States and the Republic of Korea held their 4th annual Democratic Governance Consultations on November 1 in Washington, D.C. The event brought together senior representatives from both nations to discuss democracy and human rights.
Representing South Korea was Director General for International Organizations Lee Chul, while the U.S. was represented by Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Allison Peters. In their opening remarks, both officials highlighted the strong alliance between the U.S. and South Korea in promoting global democracy and human rights.
During the consultations, discussions focused on using emerging technology and multilateral platforms like the United Nations to safeguard democratic institutions and advance human rights. Both countries shared their domestic efforts to uphold these values. The meeting served as a platform to deepen mutual understanding of each nation's policies and explore further cooperation opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
