GSIS-NBR Dialogue for Next Generation National Security Leaders

On December 6th, 2016, SNU GSIS was pleased to welcome 10 Next Generation National Security Leaders from Washington, D.C., US, visiting on behalf of the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR), sponsored by Korea Foundation (KF). Headed by Dr. John S. Park at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, the visiting members were composed of incumbent researchers specializing on East Asian regional affairs at renowned research institutes located in Washington, D.C.: RAND, Brookings, AEI, Project2049, Center for Advanced Defense Studies(C4ADS), Center for a New American Security (CNAS) and others. Format of the discussion designed by our Dean, Professor Cheol-Hee Park, 10 GSIS PhD Candidates and MA Candidates were invited to the program to carry out lively discussion and debate with the NBR counterparts. 

2016-12-08

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Silver Tsunami in Japan and Korea-Impact of Aging Demography on Economy

On November 29th, 2016, Kosuke Motani, a chief senior economist in Japan Research Institute and also the senior advisor regarding on regional planning in the Development Bank of Japan, gave an inspiring lecture to lots of students both from GSIS and other department and also to many of school members. His lecture overviewed current situation both in Japan and Korea regarding the problem of superaged society combined with lower fertility rate issue. He described historical and economic background that behind this current situation has caused a paradoxical economic problem in Japan, which is not not inflation with less production but deflation with less demand. Lastly, he brought up the problem about the increasing tempo of Korea society now showing in this problematic population structure, that in near future Korea could face similar but severe problem than of Japan.    

2016-11-30

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The 3rd Global PPP Forum : The Era of SDGs, New Enterprises are Coming

The 3rd Seoul National University Global PPP Forum was held on Wednesday, 23 November with the topic of “the era of SDGs, New Enterprises are Coming”. The event was organized by GSIS, Chosunilbo the Better Future and Deloitte, and sponsored by Hyundai Construction, Hyundai Engineering and KDPA.  Experts from corporations and the academia agreed that, “corporations require strategies to overturn crises into opportunities”, and that, corporations’ survival in the future depend on whether they can implement business models incorporating innovation and values.” Participants from different backgrounds, including Non-Governmental Organizations, companies and delegates from CSR departments participated in the forum.

2016-11-30

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The Decision of the British People to Leave the EU

On Monday, November 21, 2016, GSIS welcomed British Ambassador Charles Hay for a combined faculty seminar and public lecture regarding the UK’s recent decision to leave the European Union and its implications, not only on the domestic or European scale but also from a global perspective. The lecture began with Ambassador Hay’s discussions, regarding plausible reasons why the UK citizens have voted to leave the European Union. Both positive and negative perception towards the UK’s future were at stake as the voting public were both concerned about the rising inflow of foreigners but also excited about the ability of the UK to be a more free, global actor. Ambassador Hay also briefly discussed the legal procedures and politics behind the referendum.  Despite the decision to leave the Union, Britain will continue to be a strong ally of its friends and continue to protect their mutual interests. 

2016-11-29

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Security Scholarship. Academic Exchange Seminar

On November 24th, a Security Scholarship Seminar and Academic Exchange Seminar took place at the Graduate School of National Security Management, Korea National Defense University.  A total of over 300 Professors and students attended the seminar at Stanford Hotel in Seoul, where graduate students presented their outstanding academic thesis in a contest.  16 Students from seven different universities (Seoul National University, Korea University, Ehwa Woman’s University, Sejong University, Hansung University, Korea Aerospace University Korea National Defense University) competed fiercely for the final prize of KRW 9,000,000, and Captain Seonggon KIM and Biyeon Jo from Seoul National University won the excellence prize.

2016-11-28

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Recent Development in EU Trade Remedies Law and Practice and Brexit

On November 23rd, 2016, Edwin Vermulst, a founding partner of VVGB Advocaten and also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of World Trade, gave a lecture not only to the students of the FTA Commerce and Strategy Program, but also to the entire GSIS students under the topic, “Recent Development in EU Trade Remedies Law and Practice and Brexit.” Lawyer Vermulst lectured the position of the EU regarding several trade remedies like Anti-dumping and subsidy measures by showing relevant legal cases. Also, he specifically explained the proposed new methodology for calculating China’s normal value and how it is implemented by the EU. Lastly, he concluded with the impact of Brexit on future trade policy of the EU and the UK, and some implications for Korea regarding commerce issues after Brexit.

2016-11-23

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Korea-New Zealand FTA: 1st Anniversary Assessment

SNU GSIS was pleased to welcome New Zealand Trade Commissioner Mr. Ryan Freer and Mr. Jack Stenhouse, Business Development Manager from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise for a special seminar on Korea - New Zealand 1st Anniversary FTA Assessment.  The session began with a light discussion between Mr. Freer and GSIS's Professor Dukgeun Ahn on New Zealand's recent trade developments and overall trade strategies before moving to an assessment of the Korea-NZ FTA.  Mr. Freer gave an informative overview of how the FTA has affected the trade flows and overall net welfare of both countries, and also gave an inside look at how the FTA has been implemented on the ground.  Business Development Manager at the New Zealand Embassy, Mr Stenhouse also provide us the first hand experience of how the embassy connects small to medium businesses to Korean markets. The session concluded with a New Zealand trivia game for students, with New Zealand goodies back prize for the winner. A reception with New Zealand wine and cheese, where students could mingle with the guest speakers followed. New Zealand Trade Commissioner, Mr. Ryan Freer is also an alumni of GSIS, SNU in 2006.

2016-11-17

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FTA Commerce & Strategy Seminar Series 11: Global Value Chains (GVCs) and Trade Policy

On November 8th, 2016, Sebastien Miroudot, a senior trade policy analyst from OECD Trade and Agriculture of Trade in Services Division and also a visiting professor of Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University, gave a lecture to the students of the FTA Commerce and Strategy program under the topic, “Global Value Chains and Trade Policy.”Professor Miroudot explained the definition of Global Value Chains and how GVCs influence trade policy and trade negotiations. He also emphasized that in terms of GVCs, multilateral approach in trade policy is more preferred than the bilateral approach, since the trade agreements have to cover all partners in the value chain, and along with this, the final text of TPP contains some provisions related to GVCs. Lastly, he concluded that trade negotiations need to catch up with the reality of business, but also simply to resume the process of trade liberalization.

2016-11-16

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Commerce Issues and Responses of Korea Steel Industry

On October 25, 2016, Byungwoo Lee, an executive director from Korea Iron & Steel Association (KOSA), gave a lecture to the students of the FTA Commerce and Strategy program under the topic, “Commerce Issues and Responses of Korea Steel Industry.” Director Lee introduced about Korean steel industry, which is the nation’s key industry, and showed the general trend of the world steel industry nowadays. He emphasized that the main commerce issue in Korean steel industry comes from the high imports despite sufficient domestic supply, which results in the increase of lawsuits regarding Chinese steel imports. Lastly, he concluded with the further implications for the Korean steel industry and the role of government.  

2016-10-31

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Overview of Development Finance Statistics

On 27th of October officer of EDCF Planning and Coordination Department of The Export-Import Bank of Korea Mr. Jeong, Jea Hyung gave a lecture for the GSIS students regarding overview of Development Finance Statistics.  The premise of the lecture was to acquaint with the history and working tools of EDCF and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) through DFIs for achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the developing countries. He also presented an actual information on priority spheres and data in ODA sphere.     

2016-10-28

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