Prof. Yamaguchi Jiro of Hokkaido University

On March 30th, Professor Yamaguchi Jiro of Hokkaido University, Japan visited GSIS and gave a lecture titled “The Coming End of the LDP Rule and Prospects for the Party System Transformation in Japan” In his interesting lecture, he talked about the current situation as well as the prospects of the Japanese political party system.

2009-04-02

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H.E. Amb. Kathleen Stephens, Ambassador to Korea

On March 23rd, H.E. Amb. Kathleen Stephens, Ambassador to Korea, visited GSIS and gave a lecture titled “Next Steps for the U.S. - ROK Alliance.” In her lecture, she stressed the importance of the U.S. - ROK ties in terms of shared history, experiences, and values including democracy, capitalism, and our common fear of terrorism. She also shared her personal and professional experiences in Korea.

2009-03-26

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Professor Paik, Jin-Hyun was elected as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)

Professor Paik, Jin-Hyun was elected as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) at the Special Meeting of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) held at the UN Headquarter in New York on 6 March, 2009. Prof. Paik will serve as a Judge until 30 September 2014.

2009-03-09

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Spring 2009 Orientation Session was held on

The Spring 2009 Orientation Session was held on thursday March 2nd 2009 in the Sochon Convention Hall at GSIS. Incoming students of Spring 2009 were able to obtain useful information regarding their academic studies at GSIS as well as for life at GSIS.

2009-03-03

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Commencement for GSIS on February 26th

On February 26th, Commencement for GSIS Masters Degree candidates was held. At the Graduation ceremony Ms. La, Jung Joo delivered a valedictory speech representing his fellow graduating classmates. Professors, distinguished guests, and family members were all in attendance for this joyous occasion to congratulate the graduates on their achievement.  

2009-03-03

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Mr. Federico Rampini, La Repubblica Asia Chief Correspondent and Senior Global Columnist

On November 10th, Mr. Federico Rampini, La Repubblica Asia Chief Correspondent and Senior Global Columnist, visited GSIS and gave a lecture titled “China in 2008: Between the Olympic Games and the Global Economic Crisis”. In his lecture, he discussed the effects the current economic crisis and the recent Olympic Games have on China's course of development. He also talked about the different contradictions that exist in China today and went on further to forcast China's future.    

2008-11-14

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Dr. David G Tarr, the World Bank

On October 22th, Dr. David G Tarr, consultant and former lead economist of The World Bank visited GSIS and gave a lecture titled "A case Study of Russian WTO Accession". In his lecture, he discussed process and various issues of WTO accession and its economic impacts."

2008-10-29

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POSCO Asia Fellowship Awarding Ceremony

POSCO TJ PARK Foundation(Chairman Tae-Joon PARK) held POSCO Asia Fellowship Awarding Ceremony last Thursday(23th October) at the POSCO Center. Over 100 people from diplomatic and academic circle paraticipated in the ceremony including Han-Joong Kim, President of Yonsei University, Byungdoo Sohn, President of Sogang Universityj, Shin Bok Kim, Vice President of Seoul National University. Han-Joong Kim, President of Yonsei University delivered a congratulatory address. With Mr. Shafi Alam from India and Ms. Widya Perwitasari from Indonesia serving as MCsk, talent shows by students from Korea University, Segang University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies were performed.  

2008-10-27

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Mr. James Sun, CEO of Zoodango.com

On October 20th, Mr. James Sun, CEO of Zoodango.com and finalist of the hit reality series "The Apprentice" visited GSIS and gave a lecture titled "Korean Influence in America and the Future of the Next Generation." In his lecture, he discussed how the Korean-American and Korean community can become more influential by having a global vision on a personal and communal level and practicing the spirit of giving back to the community.

2008-10-21

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Dr. Marcus Noland, Peterson Institute for International Economics

On October 13th, Dr. Marcus Noland, Senior Fellow of Peterson Institute for International Economics, visited GSIS and gave a lecture titled “US Economic Policy Toward Asia in the Next Administration”. In his lecture, he discussed the prior issues which should be dealt with in the next administration and diagnosed the appropriate direction of US Economic policy toward Asia.  

2008-10-21

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