Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries invited Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol to address a Joint Meeting of Congress on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
Invitation is available online here or below.
His Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol
President of the Republic of Korea
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
2450 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
Dear Mr. President:
On behalf of the bipartisan leadership of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, it is our honor to invite you to address a Joint Meeting of Congress on Thursday, April 27, 2023. With this year marking the 70th anniversary of the alliance between our two countries, it is an especially important time to reflect on the achievements of our partnership and to reaffirm our shared commitment to democracy, economic prosperity, and global peace.
The relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea is one of great importance and significance. Your leadership has been instrumental in strengthening this partnership, and we believe the Joint Meeting would provide an ideal platform for you to share your vision for the future of the U.S.- Korea alliance and to highlight the progress that has been made in recent years.
We would be honored to host you at this historic event. Thank you for your leadership and your commitment to reinforcing the bonds between our two great nations. We look forward to welcoming you to the United States soon.
