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Leslie A. Bassett - Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy in Seoul
Leslie A. Bassett
Deputy Chief of Mission
U.S. Embassy in Seoul
Leslie A. Bassett arrived in Korea on July 27, 2012 to assume the duties of Deputy Chief of Mission for the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. She is a career member of the State Department’s Senior Foreign Service.
Ms. Bassett served previously as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. embassies in Manila, Philippines; in Mexico City, Mexico; and in Gaborone, Botswana. Ms. Bassett’s career also includes service in Colombia, Israel, South Africa, El Salvador and Nicaragua.
Ms. Bassett is a distinguished graduate of the National War College, holds a master’s degree from John Hopkins University, and received her undergraduate degree in international relations from the University of California at Davis.
Ms. Bassett has one daughter.