An Overview Consequences and Diplomacy? Capabilities, Legitimacy and Electoral Impact? Why Now and To What End? U.S. Responses and China’s Role? A Financial Sector Minute Diplomatic Shortcomings and Ways Forward? North Korea’s Launch: The Day After The Korea Society’s Rapid Reaction Podcast Recording – The Korea Society presents perspectives on North Korea’s […]
Please join Professor Alexis Dudden for a lunchtime discussion of the history of the Dokdo dispute–from the early 20th century to the present–how it has emerged as an emotive issues for Koreans and impasse in Korea-Japan relations, and ways forward in resolving the conflict. Professor Dudden addresses the roots of the impasse dating to the […]
Exactly two weeks before Korea’s sixth Presidential election since democratization, Columbia University Professor Charles Armstrong addresses issues facing Korean voters, candidate positions, possible outcomes, and potential ramifications for Korea-U.S. relations. This lively and informative discussion is aimed at corporate, policy and media professionals keen for political analysis and a discussion of scenarios and impacts. Professor […]
What are expectations surrounding Korea’s stock market and the current state Korean company valuations relative to other markets? How does Korea continue to maintain its competitive edge and has there been significant change in the corporate governance practices of Korean companies? John Lee, Portfolio Manager and Analyst on the Korean Equity Team of Lazard Asset […]
James Church’s Inspector O novels have been hailed as “crackling good” (The Washington Post) and “tremendously clever” (Tampa Tribune), with Church himself embraced by critics as “the equal of le Carre” (Publishers Weekly). Now Church—a former Western intelligence officer who pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of North Korea in a way no […]
Six months after implementation of the historic Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, how have legal and insurance service sectors fared? Where have there been gains or challenges? What new investments or partnerships have spurred as a result? The Korea Society Board Member Song Jung, chair of the intellectual property and technology practice at McKenna, Long & […]
The Council on Foreign Relations marks the release of Global Korea: South Korea’s Contributions to International Security with this special TKS discussion. The study examines South Korea’s increased participation in peacekeeping, counter-piracy, post-conflict reconstruction, and counter-proliferation. Scott Snyder, Senior Fellow for Korea Studies and Director of the Program on U.S.-Korea Policy at CFR, argues that […]
On the afternoon of October 3, The Korea Society and University of Michigan’s Nam Center for Korean Studies held a university session on The Korea-U.S. Partnership, focusing on peninsular political security, business, and cultural affairs and Korea-U.S. cooperation. The University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy co-sponsored the event, and Dean of Public Policy […]
The Korea Society’s 22nd Annual Golf Tournament was held on Monday, October 1 at Montammy Golf Club in New Jersey, a prestigious private country club with a challenging and well-maintained 18 hole championship course. Proceeds from this event go to supporting our corporate programs, cultural events, and educational activities. Jerry Bellis, President of Titleist […]
In March 2009, Seoul ranked 53nd among global financial centers; by March 2012, Seoul skyrocketed to number 9. What factors have enabled Seoul’s marked rise? How is Korea emerging relative to other hubs in Asia? What are the opportunities and challenges for continued growth? Dr. Yoon-shik Park of George Washington University’s School of Business discusses […]
