President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Korea to attend the Seoul Liberation Commemoration Ceremonies on September 27-28, 2010.

The Honorable Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will lead the delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation:

The Honorable Kathleen Stephens, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea

The Honorable John McHugh, Secretary of the Army

The Honorable Andrew Shapiro, Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs, Department of State