The General James A. Van Fleet Award, given annually since 1995 by The Korea Society, is awarded “to one or more distinguished Koreans or Americans in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the promotion of U.S.-Korea relations.” It is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of U.S.–Korea… MORE

    Keynote Speaker & 2012 Van Fleet Award Honoree ROBERT H. BENMOSCHEPRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERAMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC   Robert H. Benmosche joined American International Group, Inc. as President and Chief Executive Officer in August 2009, when he was also elected to the AIG Board of Directors. Mr. Benmosche… MORE

    2011 Van Fleet Award    KOREA-U.S. BUSINESS COUNCILACCEPTED BY MR. HYUN JAE-HYUNCHAIRMAN TONG YANG GROUP     Hyun Jae-Hyun is chairman of Tong Yang Group, a South Korean conglomerate primarily engaged in financial services and cement manufacturing, in addition to production and sale of home appliances, construction, industrial… MORE

    2010 Van Fleet Award Honoree   GENERAL COLIN L. POWELL65TH SECRETARY OF STATETHE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AND IN HONOR OF VETERANS OF THE KOREAN WAR     General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret) became the 65th Secretary of State on January 20,… MORE

    2009 Van Fleet Award Honoree THE HONORABLE HENRY A. KISSINGER56TH SECRETARY OF STATETHE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA     Dr. Henry A. Kissinger has dedicated a lifetime to the cause of diplomacy and to the advancement of America’s interests throughout the world.  Through his service to his country,… MORE

    2008 Van Fleet Award Honoree DON OBERDORFERCHAIRMANU.S.-KOREA INSTITUTESCHOOL OF ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL STUDIESJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY   Over a distinguished career in journalism spanning nearly four decades, including a quarter century as a White House correspondent, Northeast Asia correspondent, and diplomatic correspondent for the Washington Post, Don Oberdorfer has established… MORE