GSIS Sports Day

GSIS-SNU held its very first Sports Day on September 9th 2012. The event’s main purpose was to enhance students’ sense of belonging, promote fellowship, and increase efficiency in studying through interaction and communication between students and faculty. Approximately 80 students from GSIS participated in the event, including 15 professors and staff members. It began with the Dean’s welcoming address. He said that he hopes the success of the event can realize the Sports Day as an annual event. Games in the morning included kickball and tug of war. Barbeque and other various types of food were provided by the Student Council for lunch. Afternoon games included soccer, limbo, team jump rope, and three-legged races. The winning team received their prizes during the closing ceremony and a group of students and professors moved to a nearby pub to celebrate the success of the Sports Day.  

2012-11-26

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Taeho Bark, Minister for Trade of MOFAT

On November 12th, Distinguished Lecture on "Changing World Trade Environment and Korea's Responses" was held with Minister for Trade, Taeho Bark of MOFAT (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade).  

2012-11-21

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Presentations by CAMPUS Asia students

On November 8th, students' presentations by CAMPUS Asia students took place at GL-Room. Associate Dean for International Affairs Dukgeun Ahn and Professor Cheol-Hee Park also attended and enjoyed the presentations on various topics. Four groups of students each presented issues and ideas regarding  trilateral relationship of Korea-China-Japan. The topics included Soft Power in East Asia, Education in Northeast Asia, Aging Society in Asia, and ExpandingCAMPUS Asia to Other Industries and Sectors. Professor Park chose the group that presented on aging society issues as the winning group and presented gifts to each member. He said that aging society is an issue that all three countries are seriously concerned. More photos can be found on GSIS Facebook.   

2012-11-20

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Nuclear Policy Workshop

Photos are from Nuclear Policy Workshop

2012-10-31

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Dialogue with Korea-Japan-China Diplomats

Both CAMPUS Asia students (from Korea, Japan, China) and GSIS students attended the event.

2012-10-24

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Lars Rasmussen, former Prime Minister to Denmark

  On October 22nd, a Distinguished Lecture was delivered by Mr. Lars Rasmussen, former Prime Minister to the Kingdom of Denmark. Photos were taken by GSIS student, Max Nurnus.   

2012-10-24

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Tea Time with Professors

 Tea Time with Professors for this semester took place.    

2012-10-17

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CAMPUS Asia Field Trip

2012-10-17

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Inauguration Ceremony for Dean Hwy-Chang Moon

 The inauguration ceremony for the new GSIS Dean, Professor Hwy-Chang Moon took place on 24 September. The ceremony was attended by faculty and staff members and students. During his speech, Dean Hwy-Chang Moon thanked every member of GSIS for their contribution and pledged to work for their benefit. Upon presentation of a bouquet of flowers by the student council members, Dean Moon awarded a plaque to former Associate Dean Cheol-Hee Park to thank his hard work for the last two years.      

2012-09-26

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Mr. Kyung-wook Hur, Ambassador of Korea to the OECD

Mr. Kyung-wook Hur, Ambassador of Korea to the OECD, visited GSIS on Friday September 21st and gave a Distinguished Lecture on “Why We Take Development Seriously: The Changing World and Korea’s New Initiative.” The Ambassador stressed the importance of joint efforts among developed and developing countries as well as key international institutions such as OECD and UNDP. He added that Korea strives to be a unique and important actor in the international development scene through programs such as the Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) and pioneering institutions such as the Global Green Growth Institute. After the lecture, Ambassador Hur took a round of questions from the audience and answered them. He concluded the lecture by providing career advice on how to join international organizations and encouraging the students to be keen on these opportunities.

2012-09-21

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