June 13, 2020
The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (ROK) is Harry Harris. The U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, has posted a banner on the building in support of Black Lives Matter. [Source]
At first blush it might seem a little disconcerting for the U.S. Department of State to be advocating on issues of political divisiveness around the BLM agenda; however, the BLM banner has simply replaced the rainbow banner (support of the LGBTQ community). In essence, the U.S. embassy in Korea is always advocating for social justice causes.
Ambassador Harry Harris likes to draw attention to himself and insert himself in the conversation whenever possible. Well known as an effeminate ambassador, Harry Harris enjoys parading around while politically twerking his social justice bona-fides to the global community as a way to engage in his own brand of U.S. diplomacy.
The diplomatic cocktail corps; unique ASEAN members who enjoy white wine spritzers & luncheons of crust-less triangle sandwiches; like Harry Harris very much. Moon Jae-In is the South Korean version of President Obama. President Moon Jae-in loves Harry Harris.
Harry Harris✔@USAmbROK
I disagree w/these protestors but respect their right to peacefully protest here in democratic ROK. Way cool-Americans & Koreans will rally VIRTUALLY on Saturday. USA will investigate fully & transparently George Floyd’s killing. Shared these thoughts w/Embassy Team last Tuesday.
Harry Harris✔@USAmbROK
I believe in what President JFK said on June 10, 1963 at American University: “If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.” USA is a free & diverse nation…from that diversity we gain our strength. https://twitter.com/USEmbassySeoul/status/1271745253863649280 …U.S. Embassy Seoul✔@USEmbassySeoul
The U.S. Embassy stands in solidarity with fellow Americans grieving and peacefully protesting to demand positive change. Our #BlackLivesMatter banner shows our support for the fight against racial injustice and police brutality as we strive to be a more inclusive & just society.
Harry Harris✔@USAmbROK
When Dr. Benjamin Mays delivered Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s eulogy in 1968, he said Dr. King’s “unfinished work on earth must truly be our own.” Recent weeks remind us that MLK’s work remains unfinished. Friends, I believe that work falls on each of us today.
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