Program Related Event Feeds

The Korean Peninsula after Kim Jong-Il

ecurran — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500

featuring

Ambassador Jack Pritchard
President
Korea Economic Institute

Dr. Victor Cha
Korea Chair
Center for Strategic and International Studies

Electoral Politics and the 2012 Korean Elections

mdumond — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:00:00 -0400

This Korea Platform roundtable is the first in a series of roundtable discussions on prospects for political change in the ROK in 2012. This meeting looked at the meaning of the Seoul mayoral election for the elections in 2012 featuring discussion by featured L. Gordon Flake from the Mansfield Foundation, Scott A.

Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak State Visit

kate — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing to discuss the issues likely to be on the agenda for Republic of Korea President Lee’s upcoming trip to Washington.

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Global Security Forum 2011: Crisis Simulation: Asia

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:30:00 -0400

This session is part of the Global Security Forum 2011. A forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

This session will simulate an unfolding crisis in Asia and Cabinet-level deliberations in Washington.

Korea and U.S.: Regional and Global Opportunities

ian — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:38:00 -0400

A conference to discuss the significance of the U.S.-ROK alliance and North Korea and the future of multilateralism in Asia.

U.S. Policy in Asia

ian — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:01:00 -0400

The 34th Korea Foundation Forum where Dr. John Hamre, Dr. Victor Cha, and Dr. Michael Green discussed U.S. policies and grand strategy in East Asia with a focus on relations with China, Japan, and the two Koreas.

Korea-US Alliance and Northeast Asian Security

mdumond — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:30:00 -0400

Our honorable guests will discuss the Korea-U.S. alliance, North Korea and China, and the KORUS FTA.

Featuring:

Amb. Jack Pritchard, President of Korea Economic Institute

Rep. Chung Mong-Joon, ROK National Assembly

Dr. Hahm Chaibong, Director, AIPS

KORUS FTA and the Trade Agenda

mdumond — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:30:00 -0400

Co-hosted by the CSIS Korea Chair, Southeast Asia Program, and the Scholl Chair in International Business, this event will explore the challenges and opportunities in the administration’s trade agenda including a discussion of KORUS FTA, the remaining negotiated U.S. FTAs, Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), and the potential ASEAN+3 investment agreement discussions.

*Note: this event OFF THE RECORD.

Korea's Corporate, Trade and Investment Policy: Challenges for the Future

ecurran — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:30:00 -0500

Please join the CSIS Korea Chair for a special Platform Session. This presentation sought to interconnect the corporate, trade and investment policies of Korea in light of the Global Financial Crisis, the G20 Seoul Summit and the recently signed KORUS FTA and Korea EU-FTA.

Beyond Ideology: Changing Public Opinion and the 2012 South Korean Presidential Elections

nanderson — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:30:00 -0500

The CSIS Korea Chair hosted a special Platform Session with a prominent delegation from the ASAN Institute for Policy Studies (AIPS) in Seoul. Victor Cha, Scott Snyder, L. Gordon Flake, and Bruce Klingner joined the delegation in discussing the 2010 AIPS Korean Public Opinion Survey, new South Korean polling data and research including South Korean views of the United States.

Key Players in Global Health

jnagel — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:00:00 -0500

January 12, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
B1 Conference Center, Room A
CSIS 1800 K. St. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Meeting Tomorrow's Challenges on the Korean Peninsula

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:30:00 -0500

Representative Na Kyung-won (GNP) of the ROK National Assembly met with prominent DC-area Korea experts and shared her insights into the current tensions on the Korean Peninsula, the progression of the KORUS FTA, and the importance of the U.S.-ROK Alliance with a public audience at the Korea Economic Institute.

North Korea: The Road Ahead

ian — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:30:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and TCU’s Schieffer School of Journalism hosts a session of

The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues
Made possible by United Technologies Corporation (UTC)

North Korea: The Road Ahead

Moderated by:

Assessing the Economic Implications of the Seoul G-20 Summit

ian — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:00:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the Korea Economic Institute (KEI), and the US-Korea Institute at SAIS hosts an event with

Lael Brainard
Under Secretary for International Affairs
Department of the U.S. Treasury

Corporate Outreach: Briefing with Daniel Glaser

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:30:00 -0400

Daniel Glaser met with corporate leaders and area opinionmakers to discuss the U.S. Department of Treasury's sanctions "dynamic" with special attention paid to the new sanctions on North Korea and Iran.

Senior Policy Group Public Seminar with AIPS Delegation

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:00:00 -0400

Please join us for a special public Senior Policy Group seminar with a distinguished delegation from the ASAN Institute for Policy Studies (AIPS), led by Director Chaibong Hahm. The ASAN Institute was founded in February 2008 in commemoration of the late Chung Ju-Yung, the Founder of Hyundai Group.

History and Asia: Policy Insights and Legal Perspectives

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:00:00 -0400

This conference will bring together a wide variety of experts from different disciplines to explore the various historical issues, points of contention, opportunities, and challenges in the region.

U.S. Attitudes toward the Republic of Korea

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:30:00 -0400

On September 16th 2010, the Korea Economic Institute and the CSIS Korea Chair co-hosted an event to mark the release of a new public opinion survey of American attitudes toward the Republic of Korea conducted by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

Senior Policy Group Discussion with Robert Einhorn

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:00:00 -0400

A distinguished group of Korea experts and opinion-makers met with Robert Einhorn, State Department Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control, at CSIS to discuss the new U.S. sanctions on North Korea as well as his recent trip to Seoul.

North Korea and the U.S. Nuclear Umbrella

mentman — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Korea Chair and the Proliferation Prevention Program hosted a public event on

Topics on U.S.-ROK Relations

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:30:00 -0400

This was one of the first gatherings in a new CSIS Dinner Discussions Series geared towards senior policymakers. The goal of this series is to provide an intimate and confidential space to support and strengthen dialogue among influential policymakers on key regions and important issue areas.

Asia's Response to Climate Change and Natural Disasters

jbean — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:00:00 -0400

CSIS cordially invites you to the rollout of the report, "Asia's Response to Climate Change and Natural Disasters: Implications for an Evolving Architecture," featuring a panel discussion on the future of Asian Regionalism and U.S. policy in the region.

Senior Policy Group Seminar with Blue House Delegation

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:00:00 -0400

A distinguished group of Korea experts and officials met with the chairman of the ROK Presidential Commission for National Security Review, Dr. Rhee Sang-woo, civilian member of the Commission, Dr.

Using APEC and Trade Agreements to Advance U.S. Interests in the Asia-Pacific

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:00:00 -0400

"Using APEC and Trade Agreements to Advance U.S. Interests in the Asia-Pacific"

Featuring

Mr. Kurt Tong
Economic Coordinator for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
and
U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Moderated by

Corporate Outreach: Briefing on the Cheonan Incident

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400

Victor Cha met with members of the Northeast Asian-related business community in Washington to share thoughts on the evolving dynamics between the United States and the Koreas. This briefing addressed the recent events on the Korean Peninsula, paying special attention to the sinking of the Cheonan and the road ahead for the U.S. and ROK.

China's Role on the Post-Cheonan Korean Peninsula

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:00:00 -0400

The events surrounding the sinking of the Cheonan by a North Korean torpedo have put into stark relief China's dilemma in maintaining an equidistance policy between the two Koreas.

From Security to Economic Partnership: Toward Ratification of the FTA

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400

Victor Cha, Senior Adviser and Korea Chair at CSIS, participated in a panel discussion on the prospects of the KORUS FTA with key stakeholders Michael Wirth and Chevron, Ambassador Han Duk-soo and Ambassador Thomas Hubbard, and Former Clinton Administration Chief of Staff, Mack McLarty, who oversaw the passage of NAFTA.

Senior Policy Group Discussion with ROK Ambassador Han Duk-soo

Tue, 25 May 2010 08:00:00 -0400

The Honorable Han Duk-soo, ROK Ambassador to the United States, joined the CSIS Korea Chair’s Senior Policy Group to discuss the aftermath of the sinking of the Cheonan and the road ahead for the Korean Peninsula. Ambassador Han presented a background briefing to the Group as well as some of his thoughts on the situation. This meeting was largely composed of experts, former U.S.

Integration of the Korean Peninsula

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:00:00 -0400

CSIS President and CEO John Hamre and CSIS Trustee Chong Moon Lee led a delegation to Seoul to launch the Office of the Korea Chair's activities in Korea. The week-long slate of activities included meetings with senior Korean foreign ministry, Blue House, unification ministry and defense ministry officials, several public events, and the co-hosting of a major international conference.

Korea Platform Special Session with Mr. Hwang Jang-yop

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Korea Chair had the distinguished privilege of hosting Former DPRK Workers Party Foreign Affairs Secretary Hwang Jang-yop's first public event in the U.S. The session was chaired by CSIS Trustee and Former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage and moderated by CSIS Senior Adviser and Korea Chair Victor Cha.

Senior-Level Strategy Workshop on North Korea

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0400

The Office of the Korea Chair at CSIS, in collaboration with the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and the State Department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR), organized a "skull session" for the four U.S.

Press Brief: President's Trip to Guam, Indonesia, and Australia

ian — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing on President Obama’s upcoming trip to Guam, Indonesia, and Australia.

Briefers included:

Senior Policy Group Discussion with A.S.D. Wallace "Chip" Gregson

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:30:00 -0500

The Honorable Chip Gregson, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Affairs, discussed the role of U.S.-Northeast Asian alliances in Asia.

Senior Policy Group Discussion with Ambassador Robert King

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:30:00 -0500

Ambassador Robert King, Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, discussed his new capacity as Special Envoy and requested policy recommendations addressing human rights abuses in North Korea from the Senior Policy Group.

Jennifer Lind: Stability Operations and Requirements for a Transitioning Korea

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:00:00 -0500

Dr. Lind will discuss the problems that may result from a North Korean collapse, the military missions that interested countries might attempt to mitigate those problems, and the estimated military requirements for these operations.

Corporate Outreach: A Meeting on U.S.-Korea Relations

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500

The Korea Chair and members of the Korean business community in Washington held the first meeting of a new "U.S.-Korea Briefing" series to share thoughts on the evolving dynamics between the United States and the Koreas. The focus of this well-attended first meeting was on North Korea and the Six Party Talks.

A Conversation with Writer and Journalist Donald Kirk on his book, Korea Betrayed: Kim Dae Jung and Sunshine

ian — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:00:00 -0500

This is the Korea Platform Event for Donald Kirk's latest book Korea Betrayed: Kim Dae Jung and Sunshine.

Donald Kirk
Korea Correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor

Mr. Kirk discussed his latest book:

Korea Betrayed: Kim Dae Jung and Sunshine

Military Strategy Forum with General Walter Sharp U.N. Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea

ian — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:00:00 -0500

On Monday, December 14, 2009, the Military Strategy Forum hosted General Walter Sharp, Commander, U.N. Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea. General Sharp provided opening remarks on the future of the U.S.-Republic Of Korea alliance. He then took questions from the audience.

Senior Policy Group Discussion with A.S.D. Derek Mitchell

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0500

The Honorable Derek Mitchell, the Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Affairs, discussed recent developments in the Asian region, particularly focusing on those in Japan.

Schieffer Series: A Discussion of North Korea

ian — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) and TCU’s Schieffer School of Journalism hosted a session of:

The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues
Presented by United Technologies Corporation (UTC)

A Discussion of North Korea

Senior Policy Group Discussion with Ambassador Sung Kim

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Ambassador Sung Kim, Special Envoy for the Six Party Talks, discussed the latest developments in attempts to bring North Korea back to the multilateral negotiation process.

Senior Policy Group Discussion with Dr. Kurt Campbell

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:30:00 -0400

Dr. Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, discussed the current forecast of Asian-American relations.

CSIS Korea Chair Senior Policy Group

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:30:00 -0400

Featuring the comments of Amb. Philip Goldberg, Coordinator for Implementation of UN Resolution 1874, Department of State, on the current situation on the Korean Peninsula.

Press Briefing: President Obama's Meeting with Korean President Lee Myung-Bak

sherry — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing on President Barack Obama’s meeting with Korean President Lee Myung-Bak.

Briefers include:

Victor Cha, CSIS Korea Chair and former Director for Asian Affairs for the Bush White House,