Embassy of the United States

Ambassador Stephens Welcomes Guests of the Korea Society
Ambassador Kathleen Stephens welcomes guests of the Korea Society to a celebration honoring Outgoing Chairman Former U.S. Ambassador to Korea Donald Gregg and Incoming Chairman Former U.S. Ambassador to Korea Thomas Hubbard.

Ambassador Stephens welcomes participants in the 4th Women’s Leadership Seminar
August 5, 2009 - Ambassador Kathleen Stephens welcomes participants in the 4th Women’s Leadership Seminar to her residence.

Ambassador Stephens Delivers Video Congratulatory Remarks
August 4, 2009 - Ambassador Kathleen Stephens delivers video congratulatory remarks to 600 TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea) scholars and VIPs during their orientation in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. TaLK is an English education program sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to teach English in regional areas.

August 6, 2009 - Africa’s Best Days Are Ahead, Secretary Clinton Says
Nairobi, Kenya — “I am just absolutely convinced Africa’s best days can be ahead,” Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told students at an interactive town hall meeting at the University of Nairobi on the first country stop of her seven-nation Africa visit.

August 6, 2009 - Sotomayor Confirmed as Newest U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Washington — In a vote of 68–31, the United States Senate confirmed Judge Sonia Sotomayor as the 111th U.S. Supreme Court justice, and Sotomayor is expected to be sworn in to replace retired Justice David Souter on August 8.