US ambassador nominee vows to protect US firms in S. Korea from discrimination

The nominee for the United States' top envoy to South Korea vowed Wednesday to ensure that American companies operating in the Asian country are not discriminated against, if she is confirmed by the Senate.

During a confirmation hearing at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Michelle Steel, a former Korean American congresswoman, made the remarks, highlighting her commitment to enhancing US national security and economic prosperity by strengthening the Seoul-Washington alliance. "Last year i