Sung Kim assumed the post as new US Ambassador to Philippines despite the unclear relations between Philippines and United States.
KIM – The appointment of Sung Kim as the new United States Ambassador to Philippines has been accepted by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
The 70-year relationship of United States and Philippines has undeniably been challenged by the recent events that took place.
In response to the concern shown by the American nation to the alleged extrajudicial killings in the country, Pres. Rodrigo ‘Rody’ Duterte has thrown tirades to U.S. and Pres. Barack Obama as he admitted dislike on people intervening with the battle against drugs.
Furthermore, the Philippine President has been vocal on the Filipino soldiers being on the disadvantaged part in the joint military training with the US troops.
The ‘separation’ remark of Pres. Duterte during his state visit in Beijing, China has undeniably sparked a lot of headlines.
Based on a recent news report, one man by the name of Sung Kim has been appointed to be the new ambassador of United States to Philippines.