[Issues and Perspectives] Asia in 2025 Development Prospects for Middle-Income Countries

On April 10, 2018, SNU GSIS invited Mr Ganeshan Wignaraja, Executive Director of Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI) in Sri Lanka, to speak at on Issues and Perspectives Seminar with the title of “Asia in 2025: Development Prospects for Middle-Income Countries”. 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. Wignaraja examined the outlook of Asia in 2025 with three mega trends – China centered-GVCs, The Belt and Road Initiative and inequality.

2019-04-12

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[Global Perspectives] 2019 Asia-EU Cooperation Seminar

Celebrating 30 years of excellence in Jean Monnet activities, SNU-EU Centre, cofounded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, and KDI School of Public Policy and Management hosted a one-day seminar titled “Globalisation at the Crossroads: Current Challenges and Future Prospects” at GSIS SNU. Following an opening remark from Dean Jeong JongHo, of SNU GSIS, the seminar welcomed Dr. Joëlle Hivonnet, Minister Counsellor/Head of Political Section of the EU Delegation to the ROK, who addressed the 30th anniversary of Jean Monnet Activities whilst emphasising on fruitful discussions based on the three different sessions: (i) Economic Challenges and Global Economic Order, (ii) Socio-political Challenges and Global Governance, (iii) Regionalism versus Multilateralism. Chaired by Professor Cho, Man, (KDI School), the first session “Economic Challenges and Global Economic Order” dealt with subject matters such as the 4th paradox of globalisation: hubs and new location policy of companies, a case study of Korea’s national development process on the effects of global economic shocks, and the effect and risk of US interest rate hike on daily capital flows in emerging market countries. The second session, chaired by Professor Rhee, Yeongsup, (SNU), presented “socio-political challenges and global governance”. ‘Japan’s Immigration Policy Reform and Its Implications for Global Governance in International Migration’, ‘Europe (Re)Divided: A New Cold War’ and ‘substate and trans-sovereign nationalities in the European Borderlands’ were considered. The third session, moderated by Professor Sohn, Wook, (KDI School), examined “regionalism versus multilateralism”. Presentees openly debated on topics such as ‘The EU-Latin America Inter-Regional Relations in the field of Human Rights’, ‘How Europe Squanders its Role in the Nuclear Conflict on the Korean Peninsula’, and ‘Preferential Trade Agreements and Antidumping Protection’. Overall, the seminar not only enabled world-renowned experts from different fields to share their assessments on the current issues of globalisation but it also allowed them to negotiate imminent possibilities that may occur in the future.

2019-04-08

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[Asia and the World] UNESCO and the Sustainable Development Goals in Asian Context

Irina Bokova, the former General Director of UNESCO (2009-2017) and the first woman and Eastern European leading the organization, delivered a special lecture on Thursday, April 4, 2019 in the International Conference Room at GSIS. The lecture presented by Irina Bokova, sponsored by Toyota Motor Korea, was titled “UNESCO and the Sustainable Development Goals in Asian Context.” During this lecture, Irina Bokova gave her insight on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) made by the United Nations (UN), and especially what role Asia can play, as it a very diverse region with great potential. She discussed important goals including the impact of education and climate change. The lecture concluded with a thought-provoking Q & A session, a photo session, and the presentation of the appreciation plaque.

2019-04-08

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[Distinguished Lecture] Science-as-engine the role of universities in regional economic development

On the 25th of March, 2019, SNU EU Centre, cofounded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, hosted a distinguished lecture on “Science-as-engine: the role of universities in regional economic development” at the GSIS International Conference Room.  The lecture was welcomed by Dr. Luc Sels, the Rector of KU Leuven, who shared his insight of the importance of the connections between universities and the market economy development, as well as their aggregate impacts in becoming engines of innovation to private institutional development. Mentioning the problematic factors within a multiversity, Dr. Luc Sels concluded that private institutions should not forget the importance of inclusion and broad accessibility of research excellence to a broader audience.  Overall, the lecture shared an insight into the need of further cooperation between universities in the market economy whilst scientific discoveries are becoming a strong driver in economic growth.

2019-04-02

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[Asia and the World] Toward a theory of human life in mature societies

Emiko Ochiai, a distinguished professor at Kyoto University in the department of the Division of Behavioral Studies, delivered a special lecture on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in the International Conference Room. The lecture presented by Prof. Emiko Ochiai, sponsored by Toyota Motor Korea, was titled “Toward a Theory of Human Life in Mature Societies: European, American and East Asian Paths to Go Beyond the 20th-Century Model of Social Reproduction.” During this lecture, Prof. Emiko Ochiai gave her insight on the re-integration of human social reproduction in social sciences as a foundation for her theory of human life in aging, or mature, societies in Europe, the United States, and in East Asia in the post 20th century. The lecture concluded with a Q & A session, the presentation of the appreciation plaque, and a photo session.

2019-03-28

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[43rd International Devleopment Policy Seminar] Understanding of Korean ODA

The 43rd International Development Policy Seminar was held on Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 in the GL Room. The lecture entitled “Understanding of Korean ODA” was presented by Park Young-Doo, a Director of the International Development Cooperation Bureau, Office for Government Policy Coordination. The lecture was attended by the 11th batch DCPP students, Professor Jeong Hyeok, and other graduate students. The seminar explained Korea’s ODA history of how Korea became a donor country from a recipient and Korea’s ODA business structure and its project process. Through the personal experience of the lecturer, the students were able to feel the pace of rapid economic development in Korea vividly.

2019-03-21

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[DCPP Special Development Policy Seminar] What world are we living in: The sources of Economic Power

A Special Development Policy Seminar was held on Thursday, March 14th 2019 at the GSIS General Leaders Room. A lecture entitled “What world are we living in: The sources of Economic Power” was presented by Abdelatif Benachenhou, a professor of Economics at the University of Paris. The lecture was attended by the 11th batch DCPP students, Professor Kim Taekyoon, Professor Byun Woung, and other graduate students. The seminar explained six factors that affect a country’s economic power, the history of hegemonies that dominated the world since the 17th century, the current absence of a clear hegemony and the resulting disorder. Professor Benachenhou concluded the seminar by reviewing the opportunities and risks humanity faces in the future.

2019-03-15

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The 41st Commencement of SNU GSIS

The 41st Commencement of SNU GSIS was held on February 26th, 2019 at Socheon Hall. The graduates were composed of 43 Masters in International Studies and 4 Doctors of Philosophy in International Studies. Professor Jong-Ho Jeong, Dean of SNU GSIS, extended his congratulations to the graduates on successfully completing their degrees and urging graduates to stay informed and active in their respective fields. The valedictorian speech was given by Julia Lee, who graduated as the valedictorian among the Masters of International Studies (International Commerce).  

2019-03-06

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[Asia and the World] Dealing with North Korea: Strategies for Peace-making on the Korean Peninsula

Moon Chung-in, distinguished professor at Yonsei University and a special adviser to President Moon Jae-in on foreign affairs and national security, delivered a special lecture on Monday, December 3, 2018 in Socheon Hall. Sponsored by Toyota Motor Korea, the lecture was entitled “Dealing with North Korea: Strategy for Peace-making on the Korean Peninsula,” and Professor Moon shared his firsthand experience at inter-Korean summits as a special adviser. While emphasizing the significance of the great reversal in inter-Korean relations in 2018, Professor Moon Chung-in provided his personal views on the remaining and emerging challenges and what strategic steps must be taken for the process of peace making on the Korean peninsula. The lecture was followed by a Q&A session and it ended with the presentation of an appreciation plaque and photo session.

2018-12-05

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[Campus Asia] Final Presentation Day

On December 3rd, Campus Asia students participated in the final presentation. The first group presented about the drinking culture in three countries, China, Japan and Korea. As countries in the East Asia region, they have analyzed various types of drinks that differ from country to country including the drinking culture such as customs and events. The second group presented about the fashion trends in China, Japan and Korea. They looked at the fashion history starting from the 1980s and the present time and made us think could fashion be considered as a way of contributing to CJK’s unification. The third group presented about the wedding culture in China, Japan and Korea. The students explained about the wedding history, and the content further led on to various wedding events that are being held in three countries today. The fourth group presented about the job hunting in China, Japan and Korea. Just as the other groups, the students introduced the job hunting environment that differ among three countries, but young people who are working hard to get a job was a commonality that we all share. For the finale, the students have received prizes as a reward for their hard work they have put in the presentations.  

2018-12-03

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