[Campus Asia] Seoul Tour

On March 29th, 2019, Campus Asia students joined the one-day Seoul Tour. They first visited Chagdeokgung Palace to view the face of the later stage of Choseon and tried to take a ‘yangban’ walk to fully feel the traditional Korean style in the Palace. Then, the students went around the Insadong street to enjoy the traditional artifacts and handicrafts. Also, the team went to the traditional Korean Tea House to take a rest and have tasty and delicious tea and snacks. After that, the members went to jongmyo shrine along with the tour guide for an hour, and subsequently they walk across the Changkyeonggung Palace and Guanggyang market to wrap up the day. For the finale, the tour was concluded with traditional Korean cuisine, Dumpling Hotpot, in Insadong.

2019-06-04

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[EU Centre] Recent challenges of UNESCO World Heritage Sites Program

On the 31st of May, 2019, SNU EU Centre, cofounded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union and KIEP hosted a distinguished lecture on “Recent Challenges of UNESCO World Heritage Sites Program.” The lecture was given by Professor Maria Gravari-Barbas. Professor Gravari-Barbas is the coordinator of the UNESCO chair “Tourism, Culture, Development” of Paris 1- Sorbonne University and of the UNITWIN network. She is a distinguished professor who is and invited professor in many different universities in Europe, the United States and Latin America. The Lecture gave students a chance to learn about the history and evolution of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites program and also the decision making in this institution. The students were also informed about the different type of heritage sites and the different criteria that need to be met. The students were also able to learn about the recent challenges such as the imbalances of culture and nature heritages, geographical imbalances and imbalances in spirituality of the historic and cultural sites. Students were also able to get a deeper understanding on the talk by asking questions and having discussions with Professor Maria Gravari-Barbas.

2019-05-31

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[FTA Center] A Cheerful Rebellion

On May 25, 2019, Hon. Kim, Dong-Yeon, the Former Deputy Prime Minister of Economy, gave an invaluable life experience lecture for students at Socheon Hall, GSIS. Minister Kim served as the Deputy Minister of Economy and Minister of Economy and Finance, in the most recent period from June 2017 to December 2018. As the first Minister of Economy and Finance of the Moon Jae-In Administration, he has been the mastermind of the Moon Administration’s economic policy. He also has a very inspiring life story, serving life-long in public services as a government officer. A lecture entitled "A Cheerful Rebellion" inspired students how to live a life although they will meet many obstacles in rest of their life.

2019-05-29

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[45th International Development Policy Seminar] Public Investment in Transportation and Communication and Growth: A Dynamic Panel Approach

The 45th International Development Policy Seminar was held on Tuesday, May.21, 2019 at the GL Room of GSIS. A lecture entitled “Public Investment in Transportation and Communication and Growth: A Dynamic Panel Approach“ was presented by Kim Dong Heon, a Professor of Economics at Korea University. The lecture was attended by the 11th batch DCPP Students, Professor Jeong Hyeok, and other graduate students. The lecture analyzed the relationship between public investment and growth in transportation and telecommunications through the Dynamic Panel Approach, addressed the differing views of scholars about the impact of public investment on economic growth, and discussed the rationale, methodology and results of adopting the Dynamic Panel Approach. Despite the difficult topic, students asked meaningful questions about the research motivation and outcomes.

2019-05-27

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[Issues and Pespectives] Japan’s Grand Strategy Evolution and the Emergence of the Abe Doctrine

On May 21, 2019, SNU GSIS invited Professor Brad Williams, professor of Department of Asian and International Studies, City University of Hong Kong, to speak at on Issues and Perspectives Seminar with the title of “Japan’s Grand Strategy Evolution and the Emergence of the Abe Doctrine: Implications for Antimilitarism”. Sponsored by Toyota Motor Korea, the Issues and Perspectives Seminar series put on by SNU GSIS in order to discuss timely policy issues. In the seminar, Prof. Williams argued the Japan’s grand strategy, Yoshida Doctrine, was changed with the emergence of Abe doctrine and how the security policy in Japan changed.

2019-05-23

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[Asia and the World] China’s Great Leap Forward in Social Protection Historical and Comparative Perspectives

Shaoguang Wang, a distinguished professor at the School of Public Policy & Management and Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University delivered a special lecture on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Socheon Convention Hall at GSIS. The lecture presented by Professor Shaoguang Wang, sponsored by Toyota Motor Korea, was titled “China’s Great Leap Forward in Social Protection: Historical and Comparative Perspectives”. During this lecture, Professor Shaoguang Wang gave his insight on the theory of Double Movement and how it relates to the world, especially when looking at China. He discussed China’s Great Leap Forward, especially in social protection, that occurred in the last 20 years due to China’s governance. The lecture concluded with an informative Q & A session, the presentation of the appreciation plaque, and finally a photo session.

2019-05-14

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[Campus Asia] Field Trip to Gunsan

On May 3rd to 4th of 2019, Campus Asia students went on a two-day field trip to Gunsan, the city combined the history of Korea, Japan and China. This Gunsan field trip gave CAMPUS Asia students a chance to get closer to GSIS students, having traveled with Prof. Sheen’s “East Asia Security Strategy” class’ students. Students visited many historical sites, such as Dongkuk Temple made by a Japanese monk, Japanese style Hirotsu House, Oversees Chinese history museum which tells the story regarding ‘jajangmyeon and jjampong’. Moreover, students have also paid a visit on a famous modern cafe in Gunsan named ‘Old Brick’, which remodeled from a warehouse. Every one of these places has its own value. Also, for the sake of better communication among students, CAMPUS Asia team and the class students had been divided into 4 groups to have a photography competition. Different groups went to different places in Gunsan to show their activity, creativity and cooperation. After the 2-hour of free time, students have gathered together and discussed about distinguished themes and ideas. Besides, team members could get along with each other more easily through this activity. They shared different cultures and perceptions, which was able to provide students with indirect experience of other countries situations. On the next day, students went to the Seonyu island to relax and enjoy the sceneries. Students had one of the most memorable times in 2019 Spring semester Campus Asia Program activities. All of them showed great interests regarding Korean history and East Asia international relation.

2019-05-13

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[Global Perspectives] Putting the EU-Korea partnership to work the past and the vision for 2019

On April 10th 2019, the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (EU Centre) welcomed His Excellency Michael Reiterer, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Korea, to a special lecture entitled ‘Putting the EU-Korea partnership to work: the past and vision for 2019’. Fruitful insights into the EU-Republic of Korea relationship in 2018 were firstly introduced, addressing one of the many events that have occurred such as the EU-ROK summit on October 10th 2018, activities for climate action that linked conscious efforts to ameliorate civil society of Korea, or the 15th ROK-EU Joint Committee Meeting. Dr. Michael Reiterer then shared in his address the outlook for 2019: managing change in the EU since BREXIT, resolving global risks and uncertainties and advancing the EU-Korea trade and economic relations. As a concluding remark, the special lecture not only attracted participants’ interest in EU’s foreign policies, but also informed participants of the vision of the EU-ROK partnership in 2019.

2019-05-13

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[44TH INTERNATIONAL DEVLEOPMENT POLICY SEMINAR] SEOUL PYONGYANG SMART CITY

The 44th International Development Policy Seminar was held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The lecture, entitled “Seoul Pyongyang Smart City: New Direction of Economic Development in North Korea”, was presented by Dr. Min, Kyung-Tae, a Solution Designer for the Yeosijae Consensus Institute. The lecture was attended by the 11th batch DCPP Students, Professor Jeong Hyeok, and other graduate students. Many topics related to a new economic collaboration between the two Koreas were discussed, including the development of “smart cities” in North Korea. Dr. Min explained how the concept was favorable to North Korea due to several reasons: demolition or modification of preexisting infrastructure is mostly unnecessary; the mobile communication system skip the gradual development process and opt for the latest technological outcomes; there exists legal advantages, especially considering North Korea’s potential SEZs and the complex legal process involved in developing new cities in South Korea; and the lack of private ownership of property, state ownership of natural resources, and military forces that could be potentially mobilized for civil construction in North Korea bring down construction costs. Furthermore, there are many vested interest groups in South Korea and the rise of opposition groups are more likely in South Korea. Therefore, building a testbed in North Korea for new technological application by South Korean businesses and institutions can be a viable win-win situation for both Koreas.

2019-04-19

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SK Funding Ceremony to the Institute of International Affairs of SNU GSIS

SK Group’s SV Committee has donated 950 Million Won in funding to the Institute of International Affairs of Seoul National University GSIS. In response, SNU held a ceremony delivering a plaque of appreciation at Gwanak Campus on April 17th, 2019. SNU president Oh Se-jung, Lee Hyung-hee of the SK SUPEX Coucil, and GSIS president Jeong Jong-Ho attended for the ceremony. The Institute of International Affairs will publish a series of Journal of International and Area Sturies(JIAS) with the fund, and will contribute to share and accumulate the knowledge by leading the creation of the world’s best level research in depth and hosting academic conferences through centers.  

2019-04-19

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