Dr. Jong-Wha Lee, Senior Advisor to President Lee Myung Bak, and G-20 Sherpa in Korea discusses the challenges facing the Korean economy as a result of the global economic crisis. An anemic recovery in the US economy, slower growth in China, unresolved fiscal and financial issues in the Euro Zone, coupled with increased financial and […]
Hong-Chul “Hank” Ahn, Commissioner of Invest KOREA, visits The Korea Society to outline the unique opportunities for foreign direct investment in Korea. Mr. Ahn will review the current investment climate, location benefits, promising industries, and high-quality human resources available to the foreign direct investor in Korea, and explain the services Invest KOREA offers to help […]
Jaeyong Song, professor at Seoul National University and co-author of the recent Harvard Business Review article, The Paradox of Samsung’s Rise, examines the strategic management decisions that led to Samsung’s emergence as one of the world’s most successful companies from an ordinary original equipment manufacturer just 30 years ago. He will discuss how Samsung Electronics […]
About the National Outreach Program The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of pressing contemporary international issues throughout Western Pennsylvania. Established in 1931, the Council is committed to informing opinion leaders and decision-makers about developments around the world as they unfold, and to educating […]
About the National Outreach Program The University of Washington, located in a residential area 4 miles from the center of Seattle, is the oldest state-assisted institution of higher education on the Pacific Coast. The architecture and landscaping on campus reflect this heritage on 680 scenic acres between the shores of Lake Washington and Lake Union. […]
This third in a series on relationships of commercial, political, and strategic interest for both the United States and Korea examines the growing relevance of India for both the U.S. and ROK. India figures as a primary ally for the United States in South Asia as the world’s largest democracy, partner in research and destination […]
The second in a series exploring commercial, political and strategic relationships for Korea and the United States, this session examines Russia’s growing business and political interests on the Korean Peninsula, its unique relationships with both North and South Korea, and its commitment with the United States to develop cooperative areas for global leadership, from countering […]
This business and foreign policy series explores commercial, political, and strategic relationships of interest to both the United States and Korea, with a focus this fall on “MIR:” Mongolia, India, and Russia. Mongolia enjoys deep ties with the United States, which has provided it with significant development assistance, investment, and political support, as well as […]
Tom Byrne, Moody’s Singapore-based senior vice president and regional credit officer for Asia and the Middle East, discusses the credit profile of Korea and other prominent East-Asian governments against the background of rising sovereign-credit stress in advanced countries. He will also provide a focus on South Korea, which Moody’s upgraded to A1 in April 2010. […]
This third session in our series on China-North Korea relations features Scott Snyder, Adjunct Senior Fellow for Korean Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and a senior associate with Pacific Forum Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). A noted author and analyst, Mr. Snyder has published numerous op-ed pieces and journal articles and […]
