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December 30, 2008 |
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| On December 30, the APP Officer Tyler Allen presented two awards at the 1st annual Busan City English Essay Contest. In preparation, he served as one of the judges selecting the winners of the contest. |
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December 23, 2008 |
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| On December 23, APP Officer Tyler Allen participated in the year-end party of the People to People Busan chapter. |
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November 28, 2008 |
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| On November 28, APP Officer Tyler Allen assisted in opening the 2008 Busan Job Fair for Foreign Companies in Korea. Sponsored by KOTRA, this was the third annual event. Twelve American companies participated in the event, including Google Korea and Costco Wholesale Korea, who will be opening a store soon in Busan, hiring 250 employees. PPG and SPX Flow, two other U.S. companies with sizeable offices in Busan, also participated. |
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Novebmer 25, 2008 |
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| On November 25, APP officer Tyler Allen gave a lecture on U.S.-Korea alliance to Busan City officials at The Busan Metropolitan City Officials Training Institute. Topics covered included the Visa Waiver Program, the 2008 elections, and ROK peacekeeping operations. |
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November 21, 2008 |
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| On November 21, APP Officer Tyler Allen called on the vice-mayor of Daegu, the capital of Gyeongsang North Province and the second largest city in the APP’s area of responsibility. The APP Officer and Vice Mayor Nam Dong-kyoon, discussed the business climate in Daegu, as well as the APP’s role in the region. |
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November 21, 2008 |
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| While in Daegu on November 21, the APP Officer enjoyed the opportunity to dispel myths on U.S.-Korea relations with 50 sophomores at the Sinmyeong High School. Founded in 1907 by American missionaries, Sinmyeong High School is the longest continually operating school in Korea. |
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November 21, 2008 |
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| On November 21, APP Officer Tyler Allen paid a visit to Kim Jae Hyo, President/CEO of Daegu’s EXCO. During the visit, the APP Officer learned of the various exhibitions EXCO hosts, along with the center’s extensive expansion plans. Using as much green energy as possible, particularly solar energy, EXCO hopes to be one of the premier convention and exhibition halls in Korea. |
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November 13 - 15, 2008 |
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| On November 13, APP Officer Tyler Allen and Mayor Hur Nam Shik visited the U.S. pavilion at the Busan International Seafood & Fisheries Expo 2008. A variety of U.S. exhibitors representing U.S. seafood companies from the Atlantic Coast participated, including J &R Seafood, Inc., Wanchese Fish Company, and L.D. Amory @ Co., Inc., November 13 – 15. |
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November 13 - 14, 2008 |
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| On November 13 and 14, CAO John Dyson shared “Cultural Exchanges and Interchange of Ideas” to students at Kosin University and “Political Cartoons – An Insight into America” to the graduate school students at Pusan National University and students and faculty members of PuKyong National University. |
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November 10 & 13, 2008 |
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| Following the 2008 Presidential Elections, the APP Officer Tyler Allen gave two lectures on the historic nature of the elections, one to DongA University and one to Busan’s international chapter of the Rotary Club. In both lectures, he explained various issues making this election unique, including race, gender, voter turnout, enthusiasm, and international interest. |
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November 5, 2008 |
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| APP Officer Tyler Allen hosted 16 of the 18 Chiefs of Office from the National Assembly constituency offices in Busan, as well as American and Korean political scientists for an Election Day results party on November 5. APP staff, the Chiefs of Office, and political scientists shared various insights concerning the U.S. elections. |
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October 24, 2008 |
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On October 24, 2008, Ambassador Kathleen Stephens and APP officer Tyler Allen honored the fallen heroes while attending the United Nationals Day ceremony at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea. |
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October 23, 2008 |
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On October 23, 2008 APP Officer Tyler Allen gave a keynote speech at the annual gathering of the Korean American Busan Association focusing on the great strides Korea has made politically, economically, culturally, and militarily over the last 20 years, as well as the contributions Korea now provides and the expectations placed on it as a developed state.
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On October 15, APP Officer Tyler Allen and Michael Rudder, Regional English Language Officer from US Embassy Jakarta, paid a visit to Baeksan Elementary School which was hosting the Magic English Bus. With the APP’s sponsorship, the Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education introduced the Bus, a mobile English study center, as part of the City’s efforts to expand English infrastructure and improve access to English education.
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September 23, 2008 |
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| On September 23, immediately proceeding their U.S. tour, APP Officer Tyler Allen enjoyed performances by the Soyang Children’s Home Orchestra. The impressive orchestra is solely comprised of orphans and conducted by the Home’s director. Following the performances, Mr. Allen had the opportunities to introduce himself and the APP to the students of Pusan University of Foreign Studies. |
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September 17, 2008 |
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September 4, 2008 |
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On September 4, 2008, APP Officer Tyler Allen visited a class of 10th graders at Isabelle High School in Busan engaging in an hour discussion. The students actively asked various questions ranging from U. S. beef issues to studying in the USA, and shared their thoughts about the United States and Korea. |
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August 27, 2008 |
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Michael Francom from Agricultural Affairs office in Seoul and Jerry Kuseck from the U.S. Federal Grain & Inspection Service (FGIS) recently visited the port of Busan to learn more about how containerized shipments of U.S. grain are being inspected. Mr. Kusec and Mr. Francom later visited the local National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service to discuss the inspection process in greater detail. |
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August 26, 2008 |
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| On August 26, 2008, APP Officer Tyler Allen visited Mr. Shin, Jung Taik and talked about current economic, commercial/industrial, and labor issues in Busan. |
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August 22, 2008 |
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| On August 22, 2008 APP Officer Tyler Allen met with Mayor Hur, Nam Sik of Busan Metropolitan City to discuss current issues affecting U. S. – Busan relations. |
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July 29, 2008 |
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| On July 29, 2008, APP officer Min Chang paid a visit to Rear Admiral Lee Ki Sik, Commander of Surface Flotilla FIVE of ROK Navy in Jinhae, and discussed current issues affecting the ROK-US alliance. |
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July 23, 2008 |
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| On July 23, 2008, APP Officer Min Chang gave a talk about Korea-US relations to UIP (Ulsan International Program) participants and engaged in active Q&A sessions afterwards. UIP is an exchange program sponsored by Ulsan University with the goal of having foreign students interact, study and live with Korean students to foster cultural exchange and understanding. |
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July 22-23, 2008 |
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| For the bi-monthly American Citizen Services, ACS staff from US Embassy Seoul traveled to APP Busan and assisted more than 50 American Citizens. Services provided included passports renewing, reporting births abroad, reporting marriages, and notarials. |
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June 26, 2008 |
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On June 26, APP Office Min Chang attended the opening of Tiffany’s Jewelry Exhibition, which moved to Busan after its highly publicized run in Seoul. The exhibition runs through August 31 at Busan Museum. |
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June 24, 2008 |
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On June 24, on the eve of the 58 anniversary of the Korean War, APP Officer Min Chang attended a memorial at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery. In memory of the UN soldiers, speeches of remembrance were followed a wreath laying ceremony. |
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APP Officer Min Chang Gives Congratulatory Remarks for the Open House at the Busan American Corner.June 19, 2008 |
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On June 19, 2008, APP Officer Min Chang attended the Open House of the Busan American Corner and talked to English teachers in Busan about benefits and challenges of learning English in the US and shared his own experience in learning English and adjusting to American culture as a young child who immigrated to U.S. |
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APP Officer Min Chang Pays a Courtesy Call to Director of Korea International Traders’ Association in Busan.June 16, 2008 |
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On June 16, 2008, APP officer Min Chang paid a courtesy call to Mr. Kim Ji-young, Busan Director of KITA, and talked about current economic and trade issues affecting Korean-American relations.
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APP Officer Min Chang Attends the National Day of Russia Ceremony.June 12, 2008 |
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On June 12, APP Officer Min Chang attended the National Day of Russia Ceremony and met with Mr. and Mrs. Valery Ermolov, Russian Consul General of Busan. |
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APP Officer Min Chang Pays a Courtesy Call to Ambassador Chung, Hae Moon of Busan CityJune 9, 2008 |
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On June 9, 2008, APP officer Min Chang met with Mr. Chung, Hae Moon, Ambassador to Busan City, and to discuss current issues affecting U.S. - Korean relations. |
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APP Officer Todd Campbell Attends the National Maritime Day Ceremony.May 16, 2008 |
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On May 16, 2008 APP Officer Todd Campbell attends the National Maritime Day Ceremony held at the Military Sealift Command Office in Busan, Korea. For more information on National Maritime Day :
http://www.marad.dot.gov/Maritime_Day_2006/Maritime%20Day_History.html |
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APP officer Todd Campell meets with the students of Namyoung High School in JejudoMay 7, 2008 |
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On May 7, 2008 APP Officer Todd Campbell visited Namyoung High School in Jejudo where he taught English 10 years ago and met with students after speaking about U.S. – Korea relations and his life as a diplomat |
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May 6, 2008 |
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On May 6, APP Officer Todd Campbell pays a courtesy call to Mr. Yoo, Duck Sang, vice governor of Jejudo, and speaks about Jejudo’s future development plans. |
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Patrick J. Linehan, Minister-counselor for Public Affairs, participates in Busan International Motor Show’s ribbon cutting ceremony.May 2, 2008 |
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On May 2, 2008, Minister-counselor for Public Affairs Patrick J. Linehan participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the 4th Busan International Motor Show held in BEXCO, Busan. |
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April 19, 2008 |
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APP Officer Todd Campbell with members of the Busan diplomatic community and city government enjoyed getting to know one another while climbing Geumjeong Mountain of Busan City. The event organized by Busan City’s International Cooperation Division was held on April 19th. |
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New York City’s Battery Dance Company performed at Kyung Sung University, Busan.April 15, 2008 |
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Busan was the first stop on their Asian tour. The dance troupe’s performances touched on a wide variety of themes. The audience was given an interpretive glimpse into U.S. high school culture and even the lives of seashells in an underwater environment. |
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APP Officer Todd Campbell addresses students of Kyemyung University in DaeguApril 15, 2008 |
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On April 15, APP Officer Todd Campbell spoke about U.S. student visa application process and also about studying abroad in America. Please remember that despite the recent signing of a Visa Waiver Program Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and South Korea, those wishing to study in the U.S. will continue to need a student visa in order to do so. |
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APP officer Todd Campbell addresses more than 500 students at Busan International Foreign Language High School. April 2, 2008 |
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Since his arrival, APP Officer Todd Campbell has engaged in numerous educational outreach programs in both Busan and the Kyungsangdo region.
Through these efforts, hundreds of students now have a better understanding of the student visa process and the advantages of studying in the U.S. |
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APP Officer Todd Campbell provides information about studying in the USA and the student visa process to prospective students at the “Korea Study Abroad and Language Fair” held at BEXCO. April 2, 2008 |
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On April 2, 2008, APP Officer Todd A. Campbell and APP staff worked the crowds at the “Korea Study Abroad and Language Fair” held at BEXCO. The many students and parents who visited the APP booth were able to obtain information about studying and life as a student in the USA. |
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Bi-Monthly American Citizen Service Held in American Presence Post, Busan March 25-26, 2008 |
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On March 25-26, Consular officer from US Embassy Seoul came to Busan as part of their regularly scheduled trips to provide services to American citizens here. Once again the demand for passport renewals, registration of newborn American citizens, and notarials was high. Long-time members of the U.S. expat community continue to heap praise upon the renewed presence in Busan. |
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APP Officer Todd A. Campbell Visits The Korea Bio-IT Foundry Busan Center.March 20, 2008 |
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| On March 20, 2008 APP Officer Todd A. Campbell visited The Korea Bio-IT Foundry Busan Center. It is one of seventeen bio-tech research and development centers in the region and based out of Pusan National University but receives funding from Busan city and the Korean central govt. It aims to bridge the gap between the practical real world needs of local industry and pure R&D. While small in scale it is very entrepreneurial and innovative in nature. |
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APP Officer Todd A. Campbell Pays a Call to the Lotte Giants Base Ball TeamMarch 20, 2008 |
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| On March 20, 2008, APP Officer Todd A. Campbell visited Lotte Giants Baseball Team based in Busan and met its president Mr. Park, General Manager Mr. Lee, and the new American coach for the team, Jerry Royster. Mr. Royster is the first foreigner to coach one of the eight teams in the Korean baseball league. His arrival in Busan is truly a historic moment in Korean sports history. |
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U.S. Embassy’s Political Minister-Counselor Joseph Yun Gives a Talk to the Students of GSIS of Pusan National UniversityMarch 14, 2008 |
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On March 14, 2008, Political Minister-Counselor Joseph Yun visited Busan and delivered a speech entitled “Dynamics of Managing the Korea-U.S. Alliances” at the Graduate School of International Studies at Pusan National University. |
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APP Officer David W. Moyer visits U.S. Navy’s Super Carrier Nimitz.February 28, 2008 |
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On February 28, APP officer David W. Moyer visited the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier that was docked in Busan to take part in the regular Korea/U.S. joint military exercises. The ship was built in 1975 and was expected to remain in service until 2033. The Nimitz is virtually a floating city with over 5,000 people living and working on board, for up to six months at a time. The Nimitz previously came to Korea in 1988 to help ensure that the Olympic Games were conducted without incident. |
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APP Officer David W. Moyer pays a visit to Office of International Relations of the Pukyong National UniversityFebruary 28, 2008 |
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On February 28, APP officer David W. Moyer paid a visit to the Office of International Relations at Pukyong National University and met with the director and Professor Kim, Young-chan in preparation for Ambassador’s program at the Pukyong National University. |
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APP Officer David W. Moyer pays a visit to NIKE’s R&D Center in Busan.February 21, 2008 |
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On February 21, 2008, APP Officer David W. Moyer paid a visit to the Chang Shin Inc., Nike’s R&D center in Busan. This company proposes new materials for the Nike shoes designed by Nike headquarters in Oregon and makes all of the shoe samples for their manufacturing facilities in China and Vietnam. |
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APP Officer David W. Moyer pays a visit to the Nakdong Estuary Eco CenterFebruary 19, 2008 |
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On February 19, APP Officer David W. Moyer paid a visit to the Nakdong Estuary Eco Center which was built by the city of Busan in the middle of an island that formed from silt deposits over the past century. In an effort to establish Busan as a stop-over point for migratory birds on their way to Siberia, the city of Busan has worked to transform some farm land on the island back into its natural wetland state. The diversity of fowl has attracted bird watchers from all around the world. The Nakdong River Estuary Eco Center has become a popular destination for politicians looking to show interest in environmental issues. |
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APP officer David W. Moyer pays a courtesy call to Mr. Kim Jong-gan, Mayor of Gimhae city.February 12, 2008 |
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On February 12, APP Officer David Moyer paid a courtesy call to Mayor Kim Jong-gan and exchanged talks about the future of Gimhae city. Gimhae city is just a few miles away from Busan and has a rich history and beautiful cultural sites. |
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Consul General Julia R. Stanley gives a talk on “Student Visas” at the American Presence Post in Busan.
January 17, 2008 |
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On January 17, Consul General Julia R. Stanley visited the American Presence Post in Busan and spoke to the “Campus Bonanza” club on the topic “Student Visas and Travel to the U.S.” Many of the students expressed their hope to study in the U.S. for their advanced degrees.
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APP Officer David W. Moyer pays a visit to the Design Center Busan (DCB).January 16, 2008 |
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On January 16, 2008, APP Officer David W. Moyer paid a visit to the Design Center Busan (DCB). The Design Center Busan strives to remake the image of the city of Busan while looking for opportunities to work with similar centers in other countries.
In addition to the relationships already established with institutions in Japan and China, DCB is also working to form a relationship with the city of Chicago (Busan’s sister city). |
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New APP Officer David W. Moyer visited Soyang Children’s Home and met Director Chi, Hyeong Shik and 113 children.
January. 4, 2008 |
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APP officer David W. Moyer visited Soyang Children’s Home in Gadeok Island, just off the coast of Busan. With the support of 23 staff, Director Chi and his wife care for each of the 113 children as if they were their own.
The Home is well known to the USG as it was first visited by Patty Hill (Ambassador Hill’s spouse) during her time in Korea and then First Lady Laura Bush hosted children from the Home at the American Corner where she read stories to them during APEC 2005. |
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