Tag: Geopolitical Affairs

Rapid Reaction on Wartime OPCON

Washington-based expert Patrick Cronin discusses Northeast Asia and the political process as Washington gears up for midterm elections. He also explores policy priorities as the 2016 presidential prospects begin to weigh foreign policy. Cronin, a prolific speaker and frequent major media contributor, heads Asia security efforts at the Center for a New American Security.   […]

Ambassador Christopher Hill Book Event: Outpost

On October 20th, Christopher R. Hill, former U.S. Ambassador to Seoul and now Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver, visited The Korea Society to talk about his recently published memoir, “Outpost, Life on the Frontlines of American Diplomacy.”     Ambassador Christopher R. Hill’s Memoir: Outpost   Monday, […]

New Dynamics in Korea-U.S.-China Relations Policy Forum

The Korea Society sites this forum in Seoul, featuring distinguished leaders from academe and analysis. Distinguished speakers address  the morning session on  the  the relations among these nations, Korea improving its relations with China and invigorating those with the United States, and prospects for building opportunities in business and policy. A working luncheon brings synthesis […]

Uncovering North Korea

Famed economist and demographer Nicholas Eberstadt, Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses his decades of ground-breaking research into North Korea. Eberstadt, also a senior advisor to the National Bureau of Asian Research, unveils his most recent findings on North Korea’s trade and China’s role, in conversation with Dr. Stephen […]

Reflections on the U.S.-ROK Alliance

General Curtis Scaparrotti, Commander of UNC/CFC/USFK, discusses developments on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea, the move of USFK headquarters to Pyeongtaek, and the 61st anniversary of the Armistice. ~Invitation-Only~      Monday, September 8, 2014 | 12 PM   Reflections on the U.S.-ROK Alliance with General Curtis Scaparrotti, Commander of UNC/CFC/USFK    Please contact Stephanie Lee […]

——CANCELLED——Korea and Security in Northeast Asia: Perspectives from the National Assembly

—–CANCELLED—– The Korean National Assembly’s Chairman of the National Defense Committee, Hwang Jin Ha, addresses New York City influence makers on Korea’s current foreign and defense affairs outlook. He addresses the spike in regional tensions between China and Japan and Korea and Japan, as well as the North Korean threat under young leader Kim Jung […]

Korea-China-Japan Triangle and U.S. Policy Choices: A Korean Perspective

In a roundtable discussion, Dr. Park Jin, recent fellow with the Wilson Center, examines the Korea-China-Japan triangle and U.S. policy options in Northeast Asia. Moderated by Dr. Stephen Noerper, senior vice president of The Korea Society.     Korea-China-Japan Triangle and U.S. Policy Choices: A Korean Perspective with Dr. Park Jin, former Member of Parliament […]

Korean War Exhibition Photos

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—POSTPONED—Korea and the Politics of Identity III: Essays and Identity

POSTPONED The Korea Society welcomes Queens College Professor Pyonggap Min and the staff of the Korean American Data Bank as they award the winners of this year’s essay contest on Korea, identity, and Korea’s emergence as a regional and global power.     First Prize: Jiwoon Kristine Choi   Second Prize: Hae Joo Kim   […]

Walter “Skip” Sharp

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP and The Korea Society invite you to meet Walter “Skip” Sharp, retired United States Army Four Star General, Senior Strategic Adviser, Korea Society Board Member, and the newest member of MLA’s Korea practice. Thomas C. Hubbard, Korea Society Chairman and a former U.S. ambassador to Korea, will make remarks, along with General Sharp, […]