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Mark Lippert

Mark Lippert
Mark Lippert works for the Boeing company. He is the former U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Korea and an adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Previously, he was chief of staff to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, and assistant secretary of defense for Asian and Pacific security affairs.
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Here’s the Real Value in the U.S.-South Korean Alliance

As the U.S.-ROK Security Consultative Meeting convenes for a 50th time, it's worth reviewing the annual meeting's record of accomplishment.