Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, Director-General of UNIDO

On October 8th, Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, Director-General of UNIDO gave a lecture titled "Industrial Policy: Its Relevance Today". In his very dynamic lecture, Dr. Yumkella praised how Asian countries have succeeded in developing their economies through scientific development and education and emphasized the importance of adopting such exprience in African and other LDCs. He also […]

Prof. John Lie from UC Berkeley

On September 17th, prof. John Lie from UC Berkeley gave a lecture on "The Research University". In the lecture, he introduced the concept of research university and applied it to explain why UC Berkeley is considered as one of the top universities in the world. He also gave advice on how Korean universities including SNU […]

Prof. Victor Cha from Georgetown University

On September 14th, prof. Victor Cha from Georgetown University gave a lecture on "US Policy toward East Asia and the Korean Peninsula". In the lecture, he criticized the prevailing thought that East Asia is no longer in United States' interest and pointed out that US-China and US-Japan relations have improved and strengthened. He also explained […]

Commencement – August 30, 2007

On August 30th, Commencement for GSIS Masters Degree candidates was held. At the Graduation ceremony Ms. Kim, Eun-young delivered a valedictory speech representing her fellow graduating classmates. Professors, distinguished guests, and family members were all in attendance for this joyous occasion to congratulate the graduates on their achievement.        

Prof. Andrew Gordon from Harvard University

On May 29th, prof. Andrew Gordon from Harvard University gave a lecture on "「Does Japan Have a 'Normal' History?」". In the lecture, he addressed the issue of the ways in which, and the degree to which, the modern history of Japan shares much with a modern global history, illustrating this point with diverse and interesting […]

Mr. Joel S. Wit, a research scholar at Columbia University

  On May 14th, 2007, a distinguished lecture was given by Mr. Joel S. Wit, a research scholar at Columbia University, on “Why George Bush Should Visit North Korea?” With his experience of serving for 15 years in the Department of State as a US-North Korea relation specialist, Mr. Wit insisted the importance of US’s […]

Mr. Wakamiya Yosibumi, chariman of the editorial

  On May 10th, the Graduate School of International Studies had the privilege to host a distinguished lecture by Wakamiya Yosibumi, chariman of the editorial board for Asahi Shimbun. His lecture was on the issues of “Japanese nationalism and Asia ’s reconciliation.” A few of the topics he covered were on former Prime Minister Koizumi’s […]

Prof. Alan. Deardorff, University of Michigan

On May 2nd, 2007, a distinguished lecture was given by prof. Alan V. Deardorff from John W. Sweetland Professor of International Economics, University of Michigan, on "What Should the Developing Countries Do in the Context of the Current Impasse of the Doha Round?”. Prof. Alan V. Deardorff presented that Doha Round which was Intended to […]

Zhang Wenyue, the governor of the Liaoning Provinc

On April 26th, 2007 a distinguished lecture was delivered by Zhang Wenyue, the governor of the Liaoning Provincial government, China, on the topic of “Enhancing Friendly Communication, and Creating a hand in hand Bright Future”. For the first part of his lecture, he mentioned the long and friendly history of Korea and China, and then […]