Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, business leaders and U.S. officials gathered in Seoul for a dinner marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The Federation of Korean Industries hosted about 180 participants, including Korean War veterans, U.S. Forces Korea personnel and executives from major Korean companies. Han said the South Korea-U.S. alliance had expanded from security cooperation into trade, investment, technology and broader economic partnership. She said the United States invests more in South Korea than any other country, while South Korea invests more in the United States than in any other country worldwide. Han pledged to make South Korea a predictable destination for investment and to promptly improve unreasonable systems and regulations in line with global standards. Speakers also honored the sacrifices that protected South Korea's freedom and peace, while the event included veterans' tributes, gifts from Korean companies and a joint performance by singer Insooni and the Eighth U.S. Army Band jazz ensemble.