Seminar on Asia - Center for Asian Studies
This seminar aims to enhance the understanding of South Korea’s policy on peace and security of the Korean peninsula and to reflect on how the global power dynamics affect the Korean peninsula by discussing recent developments and future prospects after the US presidential election.
Dr. Won Gon Park will assess the current security situation, including the recent rise of tensions on the Korean peninsula and military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. He will also shed light on future prospects, taking into account the incoming US administration’s foreign policy direction and its relations with the two Koreas.
Following his presentation, a discussion moderated by Dr. Patrik Ström will invite discussants to share their perspectives and insights. Dr. Anders Olofsgård will reflect on the war economy of Russia and how this affects its engagement in the region, while Dr. Jingdong Yuan will discuss the implications of China-North Korea and US-China relations.
• Date and Time: Thursday November 14, 15:30-17:00,followed by a reception between 17:00-18:00 (refreshments will be served)
• Language: English
• Location: Room 550, Stockholm School of Economics, Sveavägen 65 Stockholm
Opening Remarks:
H. E. Mr. Hyung Jong Lee, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Dr. Sofie Roy, Senior Executive Vice President, Stockholm School of Economics
Moderator:
Dr. Patrik Ström, Director, Center for Asian Studies, Stockholm School of Economics
Speaker:
Dr. Won Gon Park is a professor in the Department of North Korean Studies at Ewha Womans University and Director at the North Korea Research Center of the East Asia Institute in Korea. His main research interests include North Korea’s foreign relations, politics, military affairs, ROK-US alliance, and Northeast Asian international relations. Dr. Park holds a Ph.D. in Diplomacy from Seoul National University.
Discussants:
Dr. Anders Olofsgård, Deputy Director, Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics, Stockholm School of Economics
Dr. Jingdong Yuan, Director of China and Asia Security Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Register for the seminar here until November 11.
Most Welcome!