This House resolution affirms the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea. It lists shared principles such as democracy, human rights, and free markets, and notes long-standing diplomatic and military ties dating back to an 1882 treaty and continued U.S. military presence after the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty. The resolution cites recent cooperation, including the 2023 Nuclear Consultative Group, and references the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act. It also lists 2023 trade and investment figures (U.S. exports to Korea $91.3 billion; imports $132.0 billion) and foreign direct investment stocks (Korean FDI in the U.S. $76.7 billion; U.S. FDI in Korea $35.6 billion). The resolution recognizes over 2,000,000 Korean Americans and their contributions. Its formal statements: (1) reaffirm the alliance; (2) highlight its importance to Indo-Pacific security; (3) call for strengthening security, economic, and cultural ties; (4) celebrate Korean American contributions; and (5) support the goals of Korean Culture–Kimchi Day.
The resolution expresses the House of Representatives’ support for the U.S.–Republic of Korea alliance and for stronger security, economic, and cultural ties. It recognizes historical and current connections and notes trade and investment links. It does not, by its text, create new programs or change existing treaties.
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Sponsors and supporters say the resolution reaffirms a key security and economic partnership, honors shared democratic values and history, recognizes trade and investment ties, highlights cooperation on nuclear deterrence, and celebrates the contributions of Korean Americans and cultural observances like Korean Culture–Kimchi Day.
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