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The Culture, Policy and Society programming promotes cross-cultural understanding through public lectures, panel discussions, symposia and workshops that present the rich diversity of Korea and U.S.-Korea relations in historical and contemporary contexts. These programs feature authors, scholars, artists, practitioners from the nonprofit sector, politicians, business leaders and others who are willing to share with the American public their unique expertise on Korea and U.S.-Korea relations.

The focus of this project area is an in-depth exploration of the social, cultural, economic, political, historical and security dimensions of the U.S.-Korea relationship. The objective is to foster a greater awareness, appreciation and understanding of the complexity of these underlying factors, which fuels the power of imagination that is the indispensable wellspring of the capacity for empathy. While divergences of perspectives between Americans and Koreans on many fundamental issues may be inevitable, it is equally inevitable that these divergences must be brought within the realm of imagination to be channeled toward productive engagement based on mutual respect.

The Korean War Today The Korean War Today

The Korea Society and the Center for Korean Research at Columbia University will host a day-long conference entitled “The Korean War Today” to mark the 60th anniversary of the start of the conflict. Leading scholars and policy observers will address the causes and consequences of the Korean War, and examine its lasting impact on Korea, the United States, Northeast Asia, and international relations; the roles of the United Nations; and prospects for an end to hostilities and a peace regime in Korea. This event concludes The Korea Society’s summer 2010 War and Remembrance series, and is a last chance to see Steel Helmets: U.S. Korean War Graphics and Korean War in Color, exhibitions on view at The Korea Society Gallery.

Friday, September 10, 2010                           
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
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Stability and Security on the Korean Peninsula Stability and Security on the Korean Peninsula

In the wake of the Cheonan sinking and heightened international concern, Korea’s political and military establishment have exercised tremendous restraint and weighed various and difficult options. Join The Korea Society in welcoming Korean Vice Minister of Defense Chang Soo-Man as he assesses the post-Cheonan security situation on the Peninsula. He will analyze and evaluate nuclear and other security concerns on the Korean Peninsula, explore the “common management” strategy between the United States and Korea, and weigh prospects for new developments in the security situation. His talk marks the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War and celebrates the enduring ROK-U.S. alliance.

Thursday, 15 July 2010
3:15 PM * Registration and Refreshments
3:30 PM * Official Comments and Q&A
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CFR Task Force Report on U.S. Policy Toward the Korean Peninsula CFR Task Force Report on U.S. Policy Toward the Korean Peninsula

Join The Korea Society as it hosts three members of a Council on Foreign Relations Task Force for the release of a special report on U.S. policy toward the Korean Peninsula. Speakers include task force project director Scott Snyder, adjunct senior fellow with CFR; Jack Pritchard, president of the Korea Economic Institute of America; and Evans Revere, senior director of the Albright Stonebridge Group and former president of The Korea Society.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010
10:30-11:30 AM * Presentation

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Toward Transparency: Korea and Good Governance Toward Transparency: Korea and Good Governance

Join the Korea Society in welcoming the Honorable Lee Jae Oh, Chairman of Korea's Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), as he outlines the good-governance reforms that he believes will help put the ROK among the advanced economies of the world. Far from tolerating corruption in the name of rapid economic development, Chairman Lee proposes tightened standards, the introduction of an "Integrity Assessment" for high-ranking officials, and the establishment of Korea as a model for developing countries looking to acquire anti-corruption capabilities. The chairman also will explore the significance of Korea's hosting of the 2010 G20 economic summit.
 
Thursday, May 27, 2010
8:30 AM * Reception
8:45 AM * Presentation

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