2015 GSIS Symposium

The GSIS Annual Symposium was held on March 30, 2015 at the International Conference Hall of SNU GSIS.  Professors from GSIS discussed political and economic prospects for the era of global changes. The symposium was divided into two sessions: "Political Prospects of East Asia under the New Normal" and "New Paradigms for the Global Economic System".

Did China Tire Safeguard Save U.S. Workers?

 On March 26, 2015, Dr. Chung, Sunghoon from KDI presented his research article titled “Did China Tire Safeguard Save U.S. Workers?” In his co-written article, Dr. Chung examined whether the US special safeguard measure on tires exported from China actually had a positive impact on protecting the US labor market by using econometric models. His […]

MOU signed with Doosan Infracore

On March 18, 2015, GSIS has signed an MOU with Doosan Infracore at Doosan Tower. Since last year, Doosan Infracore and GSIS have established a public-private partnership for the purpose of constructing close network in developing countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Pakistan and more. Based on this networking process, the MOU expects to establish strategic CSR […]

Opening Ceremony of the Yulchon-GSIS Center for Emerging Economies

On March 11, 2015, the opening ceremony of the Yulchon-GSIS Center for Emerging Economies was held at the GL Room of the Graduate School of International Studies. The Yulchon-GSIS Center for Emerging Economies aims to be at the helm of Korean scholarship on the economic, political, and commercial environment of emerging economies through intensive site-centered […]

Special Lecture: FTA Business and Strategy Seminar Series 3

On March 12, 2015, Professor Byoung Kwon SOHN from Chung-Ang University gave a lecture to GSIS students in the FTA Business and Strategy program on the topic, ‘TPP and the Structure of the US Congress.’ Since it is important for the Obama administration to receive the trade promotion authority (TPA) from the Congress in order […]

SNU-GSIS sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea-Africa Future Strategy Center

The MOU was signed between Korea-Africa Exchange Association Chairman, Mr. Jay Yang and the Dean of GSIS, Professor Chong-Sup Kim on March 10, 2015.. The agreement is designed to advance increased cooperation between the two institutions in their efforts to promote better understandings on African countries. As part of this agreement, GSIS will host “Africa […]

Spring-2015 Orientation

Spring semester-2015  Freshmen Orientation was held at Socheon Hall on March 2, 2015.  Students from various backgrounds and interests gathered at Sochon Hall, with seniors greeting them with opened arms. Professor Dukgeun AHN, introduced Dean of GSIS, Professor Jong Sup KIM to greet students with his welcoming speech. Then the introducing of faculty members, administrative staff  […]

Spring-2015 Commencement Ceremony

The Spring 2015 Commencement Ceremony of GSIS was held on February 26, 2015 at Socheon Convention Hall.  Total of 70 students have graduated.  66 students became Master and 4 students became Doctor of Philosophy in International Studies. The Valedictory speech was given by Ms. Jiyoung YOO, graduate from International Trade. Former Dean, now emeritus professor at SNU […]

Trans-Pacific Partnership: Korea’s Choice?

 On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, Mr. Han-Koo YEO, Deputy Chief of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea, gave a lecture to the students for the FTA Business and Strategy program on the controversies of Korea joining the TPP. Mr. Yeo explained that Korea has been aiming to be a regional FTA hub […]