New U.S. Ambassador to Korea Mark Lippert presented his credentials to President Park Geun-hye at Cheong Wa Dae on Friday.
Park said the appointment of Lippert, a former aide to U.S. President Barack Obama, marks the "finishing touch" of the Korea-U.S. alliance.
New U.S. Ambassador to Korea Mark Lippert (left) hands over his credentials to President Park Geun-hye at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Friday. /Newsis The president thanked the new U.S. ambassador for his efforts to familiarize himself with Korean culture by attending a baseball game and making kimchi.
Lippert said he supports Park's vision of advancing the Seoul-Washington alliance and vowed to get to know the Korean people better and experience the country's history and culture.
