Joseph Yoon, U.S. Charg? d'Affaires, to Depart on the 24th: "Thank You for Your Dedication"

Joseph Yoon, Charg? d'Affaires of the United States to Korea, will leave his post on October 24.

Joseph Yoon, Charg? d'Affaires of the United States to Korea, is delivering a commemorative speech at the United States Independence Day event held on the afternoon of July 2nd at the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. 2025.07.02 Photo by Joint Press Corps

The United States Embassy in Korea announced on X on the 20th, "Ambassador Joseph Yoon, who has served as Charg? d'Affaires to Korea for over a year, will depart as of October 24." The embassy added, "The U.S. Department of State expresses its deep gratitude for Ambassador Yoon's leadership and dedication in strengthening the enduring and ironclad U.S.-Korea alliance and advancing U.S. interests."

Yoon assumed his post on January 11. His appointment took place just before the launch of the second Donald Trump administration. It has been reported that Kevin Kim, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs and a Korean American, is being considered as his successor.