SOUTH KOREA USA DIPLOMACYOutgoing US Ambassador to Seoul Kathleen Stephens escorted by Gen . James Thurman , commander of US Forces Korea ( USFK ) , inspects an honor guard during her send - off ceremony at the compound of Yongsan Garrison , the USFK headquarters , in Seoul , South Korea , on 07 September 2011 . Stephens marked the end of her three - year stint in Korea . EPA / YONHAP NEWS AGENCY < 연합뉴스 모바일 앱 다운 받 기 > < 포토 매거진 >< 저작권자 ( c ) 연합뉴스 . 무단 전재 - 재배 포금 지 . >