Under Secretary Rogers Travels to Japan and the Republic of Korea

State Dept Press Releases

Published March 27th, 2026

Detected March 27th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Department of State announced that Under Secretary Sarah Rogers traveled to Tokyo and Seoul from March 27 to April 2, 2026. The visit aimed to advance bilateral and trilateral issues, reaffirm commitment to digital freedom, and promote U.S. economic and security objectives.

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Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers undertook a trip to Tokyo and Seoul between March 27 and April 2, 2026. The purpose of the visit was to engage with government counterparts and private sector leaders on key bilateral and trilateral matters, including reaffirming the U.S. commitment to freedom of expression and digital freedom, and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Specific engagements included dialogues on regional interconnectivity, public diplomacy initiatives, and partnerships for U.S. shipbuilding workforce development.

This travel notice serves as an informational update regarding diplomatic engagements. It does not impose new regulatory requirements or deadlines on regulated entities. Compliance officers should note the focus on digital freedom and economic partnerships as potential areas for future policy developments or engagement.

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Home Office of the Spokesperson Press Releases Under Secretary Rogers Travels to Japan and the Republic of Korea

Under Secretary Rogers Travels to Japan and the Republic of Korea

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

March 27, 2026

Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers will travel to Tokyo and Seoul from March 27 to April 2. During her visit, Under Secretary Rogers will meet with government counterparts and private sector leaders to advance key bilateral and trilateral issues, reaffirm the Trump Administration’s commitment to defending freedom of expression and digital freedom, and highlight American excellence through celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary.

In Tokyo, the Under Secretary will meet with government of Japan counterparts, celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Japanese Grand Prix with one of the leading Japanese investors in the United States, and hold a dialogue on regional interconnectivity with alumni of the U.S.-Japan-ROK Young Trilateral Leaders Network.

In Seoul, the Under Secretary will lead the second U.S.–ROK Public Diplomacy Dialogue, convene U.S. exchange program alumni, and advance partnerships to support U.S. shipbuilding workforce development. The Under Secretary’s visit will promote coordination around digital freedom, deepen people-to-people ties, and better align public diplomacy with shared economic and regional security objectives.