US Embassy celebrates 250th anniversary of American independence in Seoul

The US Embassy in South Korea marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with a gala reception at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on Tuesday evening, bringing together diplomats, government officials, business leaders and cultural figures to celebrate one of the world's longest-standing alliances.

American and South Korean flags stood side by side as guests filled the ballroom, reflecting a relationship that has evolved from a military alliance into a broad partnership spanning security, trade, ...