South Korea in Focus

The 2018 Winter Olympic Games are about to begin in Pyeongchang. What do you know about their host country, South Korea? With a population of over 51 million people, South Korea is a dynamic East Asian power and key American ally in the region. But beyond its important role in Asia, South Korea has so much more to offer. What makes Seoul the 7th most sustainable city in the world? How are South Koreans adjusting after ousting former president Park Geun-hye? What’s fueling the explosion of KPop’s popularity? Come find out what’s happening in South Korea, and hear answers to other questions during a discussion featuring former US Ambassador to South Korea, Kathleen Stephens.
SPEAKERS
Gi-Wook Shin
Director of the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center
Kathleen Stephens
Former US Ambassador to South Korea
MODERATOR:
Jane Wales
CEO, World Affairs and Global Philanthropy Forum; Vice President, The Aspen Institute
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