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Together, the U.S. and South Korea Can Stand Strong for Democracy

My parents fled North Korea during the Korean War, forced to leaveeverything behind to escape an evil Communist regime. I was born in theRepublic of Korea (ROK) and spent much of my childhood in Japan. When I was 19years old, I moved to the United States with my family to attend university andhelp my mother open and run two small businesses in Southern California.

Manyyears later, I became one of the first Asian American women to become a memberof Congress. I am so proud of my heritage and my identity as Korean American,and I am glad to continue promoting a mutually beneficial relationship betweenthe U.S. and South Korea.

Our two nations have enjoyed a long history of mutual trust based on ourshared values in democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, and this yearmarks the 70th anniversary of that alliance. Korean President YoonSuk Yeol will visit Washington, D.C. in April to meet with U.S. President JoeBiden and other U.S. leaders. I am looking forward to the talks that will takeplace to further our mutual commitment to promoting peace in the region.

Peace is best achieved with strength, and nothing will put ournations in a better position to combat aggression by bad actors than thestrength of healthy economies. We must be sure that both our economies continueto grow, and trade continues to thrive. In 2020, Korea was the U.S.’ sixthlargest trading partner with $127.2 billion in two-way goods traded. In California,Korea is the state’s fifth largest trade export destination. Korea is vital toU.S. supply chains and we must continue to ensure trade is encouraged howeverpossible. Both countries are in a better economic situation thanks to theUnited States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) and we should continuethis partnership as we look to other regional free trade agreements.

Together we can growand stand strong against any threat to democracy and freedom, including authoritarian states. Authoritarian states are the greatest threats to global democracy.We must stand strong to ensure the authoritarian states cannot continue theircampaign of aggression towards free nations and their work to enable ourenemies. North Korea’s unhinged behavior, including their recent stockpiling ofnuclear weapons and missile testing, cannot be taken lightly. It is vital thatwe encourage extended deterrence by ensuring both the United States and Koreahave what they need to protect themselves from any form of attack from NorthKorea.

I am proud tocontinue to promote a strong and fruitful relationship between the UnitedStates and the Republic of Korea. The CCP is the greatest threat facingdemocracy and only together can we ensure peace, not only in Asia, but acrossthe world.

Michelle Park Steel, Congresswoman Representing California’s 45th Congressional District

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