“I am honored to be chosen to serve on the Education and Labor committee. This assignment will give me the opportunity to work on advancing school choice, allowing families to choose the best schools for their children based on their education based on what is best for their child's individual needs.”

American politician and diplomat, U.S. Ambassador to South Korea

Michelle Eunjoo Steel is an American politician and diplomat who serves as the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea. She was nominated for the post on April 13, 2026, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 17, 2026, by a 55 to 39 vote. Her public career has centered on politics and diplomacy. The available facts place her in a high-profile foreign policy role representing the United States in South Korea.