Trump said to be impressed with Kang from dealings during his first term
Former South Korean foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha could soon be named South Korea’s ambassador to Washington, reflecting Seoul’s urgent need for seasoned diplomacy in light of an increasingly unpredictable US foreign policy, sources familiar with the matter said.
If confirmed, Kang, now the president of Asia Society, a New York-based think tank focused on promoting US-Asian cooperation, would be the first woman to hold the post, which has been vacant since July.
An experienced diplomat with strong standing in Washington, Kang is best known for her pragmatic approach to foreign policy – particularly in navigating the delicate balance between the US and China during her term as the first woman foreign minister from 2017 to 2021.
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