CCWA/EASC Lecture: Future of Korea: Economic & Political Relations

October 20, 2016

11:30AM - 1:00PM

Franklin University, Ross Auditorium (201 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215)

Add to Calendar 2016-10-20 11:30:00 2016-10-20 13:00:00 CCWA/EASC Lecture: Future of Korea: Economic & Political Relations Vanna Chan - U.S. Department of State, Washington, DCYoujin Oh - Embassy of the Republic of KoreaCheck-in & Networking: 11:30amProgram & Lunch: 12pm to 1pmFee to attend: Registration informationIn 2013, the United States and South Korea celebrated 60 years of allegiance. The expansive relationship that exists between the two nations is based on common values and interests of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.South Korea's economy has continually evolved, making trade and investment important aspects of the U.S. - South Korea relationship. South Korea is now the sixth-largest goods trading partner with the United States.On March 15, 2012, the Korea - U.S. Free Trade Agreement was signed and implemented, with the goal of increasing exports by billion of dollars annually for both countries, in addition to creating new export-related jobs. In recent years, the alliance between the United States and South Korea has expanded into a comprehensive global partnership, and South Korea’s role as a regional and global leader has continued to mature, as is exemplified in their hosting the 2010 G20 Summit.Join us as we hear from two leaders who are highly qualified in the realm of Korean foreign policy and international relations:Vanna Chan is the South Korea Desk Officer at the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Korean Affairs where she covers inter-Korean relations, Korean politics, human rights, and consular issues. Ms. Chan joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 2009. (See full bio here)Youjin Oh joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in August, 2007 and was appointed as Second Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea on August 17, 2015. (See full bio here)This program is made possible by the World Affairs Councils of America and the Korean Economic Institute and is supported in part by a U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant for The Ohio State University’s East Asian Studies Center, Insitute for Korean Studies, Fisher College of Business Center for International Business Education, and the Columbus Council on World Affairs. Franklin University, Ross Auditorium (201 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215) OSU ASC Drupal 8 ascwebservices@osu.edu America/New_York public

Add to Calendar 2016-10-20 11:30:00 2016-10-20 13:00:00 CCWA/EASC Lecture: Future of Korea: Economic & Political Relations Vanna Chan - U.S. Department of State, Washington, DCYoujin Oh - Embassy of the Republic of KoreaCheck-in & Networking: 11:30amProgram & Lunch: 12pm to 1pmFee to attend: Registration informationIn 2013, the United States and South Korea celebrated 60 years of allegiance. The expansive relationship that exists between the two nations is based on common values and interests of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.South Korea's economy has continually evolved, making trade and investment important aspects of the U.S. - South Korea relationship. South Korea is now the sixth-largest goods trading partner with the United States.On March 15, 2012, the Korea - U.S. Free Trade Agreement was signed and implemented, with the goal of increasing exports by billion of dollars annually for both countries, in addition to creating new export-related jobs. In recent years, the alliance between the United States and South Korea has expanded into a comprehensive global partnership, and South Korea’s role as a regional and global leader has continued to mature, as is exemplified in their hosting the 2010 G20 Summit.Join us as we hear from two leaders who are highly qualified in the realm of Korean foreign policy and international relations:Vanna Chan is the South Korea Desk Officer at the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Korean Affairs where she covers inter-Korean relations, Korean politics, human rights, and consular issues. Ms. Chan joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 2009. (See full bio here)Youjin Oh joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in August, 2007 and was appointed as Second Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea on August 17, 2015. (See full bio here)This program is made possible by the World Affairs Councils of America and the Korean Economic Institute and is supported in part by a U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant for The Ohio State University’s East Asian Studies Center, Insitute for Korean Studies, Fisher College of Business Center for International Business Education, and the Columbus Council on World Affairs. Franklin University, Ross Auditorium (201 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215) East Asian Studies Center easc@osu.edu America/New_York public

Vanna Chan - U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC
Youjin Oh - Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Check-in & Networking: 11:30am
Program & Lunch: 12pm to 1pm

Fee to attend: Registration information

In 2013, the United States and South Korea celebrated 60 years of allegiance. The expansive relationship that exists between the two nations is based on common values and interests of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

South Korea's economy has continually evolved, making trade and investment important aspects of the U.S. - South Korea relationship. South Korea is now the sixth-largest goods trading partner with the United States.

On March 15, 2012, the Korea - U.S. Free Trade Agreement was signed and implemented, with the goal of increasing exports by billion of dollars annually for both countries, in addition to creating new export-related jobs. In recent years, the alliance between the United States and South Korea has expanded into a comprehensive global partnership, and South Korea’s role as a regional and global leader has continued to mature, as is exemplified in their hosting the 2010 G20 Summit.

Join us as we hear from two leaders who are highly qualified in the realm of Korean foreign policy and international relations:

Vanna Chan is the South Korea Desk Officer at the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Korean Affairs where she covers inter-Korean relations, Korean politics, human rights, and consular issues. Ms. Chan joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 2009. (See full bio here)

Youjin Oh joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in August, 2007 and was appointed as Second Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea on August 17, 2015. (See full bio here)

This program is made possible by the World Affairs Councils of America and the Korean Economic Institute and is supported in part by a U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant for The Ohio State University’s East Asian Studies Center, Insitute for Korean Studies, Fisher College of Business Center for International Business Education, and the Columbus Council on World Affairs.