“America First” in the Asia Pacific: Debriefing Michelle Park Steel’s Nomination
June 24, 2026 at 5pm PT/8pm ET Event date:
Join us for a webinar on the nomination hearing of Michelle Park Steel for U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. We’ll hear from speakers including Sandy Shan (Justice Is Global), Mark Tseng-Putterman (New York University), Youngmi Cho (Sejong Cyber University), Goo Lee (Evergreen Coalition), and moderator Cathi Choi (Women Cross DMZ) on Steel’s political record and potential influence as next U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea on the prospects for Korea peace.
As Congresswoman, Steel took a staunchly conservative, hardline approach to China and North Korea, including her firm opposition to efforts to end the Korean War. She has advocated for a more aggressive military posture and spending with the justification of “deterring North Korea” and “countering China.” Additionally, in her reelection campaigns, Asian American and immigrant advocates criticized Steel for promoting divisive rhetoric and weaponizing inflammatory “McCarthyist” imagery.
Speakers will discuss Steel’s nomination as Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, the implications of her track record and recent congressional nomination hearing in the context of current global events – including the May 2026 Xi-Trump summit. We will hear from speakers about the implications of Steel’s nomination for U.S. relationships with the Republic of Korea, China, and countries across Asia and the Pacific.