THE KOREA SOCIETY

About the National Outreach Program
The University of Washington, located in a residential area 4 miles from the center of Seattle, is the oldest state-assisted institution of higher education on the Pacific Coast. The architecture and landscaping on campus reflect this heritage on 680 scenic acres between the shores of Lake Washington and Lake Union. A business district a block away from the campus offers a variety of bookstores, restaurants, and shops. Enrollment at the University is approximately 34,000 students, with a full-time teaching faculty of 2,600. For more than a decade, the University has been among the top five educational institutions in the nation in the amount of federal grants and contracts attracted by its faculty.

The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies has a history that began in 1909 when the University established the Department of Oriental Subjects. The department saw a steady growth in curriculum and after World War II became the Far Eastern and Russian Institute with expanded programs in these world areas. The Institute was renamed the School of International Studies in 1978 to reflect the comprehensive range of world studies offered, and in 1983 it adopted its current title in recognition of the keen interest and support the late Senator Jackson had given to the School and to the field of international affairs during his forty-three years of service in the US Congress.

The Korea Society thanks sponsors Pantech and the Korea Foundation for the support of its National Outreach Program.

About our co-host, The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington
With the support of Pantech and the Korea Foundation, The Korea Society travels to Seattle for policy and arts programs. On November 14, The Korea Society and The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington co-host a policy roundtable titled Negotiating with North Korea: Lessons Learned and Prospects Forward, featuring Ambassador Thomas C. Hubbard, Chairman of The Korea Society; Ambassador Mark Minton, President of The Korea Society; and Dr. Robert Carlin, Visiting Fellow at the Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation. The policy forum is open to UW faculty and graduate students, area corporate and foundation leaders, and the general public.

Following the afternoon policy event, The Korea Society presents an evening of Buk and Blues, as Senior Vice President Dr. Stephen Noerper introduces the Pak Vongku Trio, featuring Korean master percussionist Pak Vongku, guitarist John Chang, and bassist Jorge Mesa. The concert, an East-meets-West nod to the rich musical legacy of the Seattle area, celebrates the Korea-U.S. partnership and the recent State Visit by Korean President Lee Myung Bak to Washington, DC, for a summit with President Obama.

On November 15, University of Washington graduate students gather for Careers Korea and Careers Asia, a discussion with The Korea Society Assistant Director of Policy, Nikita Desai, who will share insights from her development and non-profit work, as well efforts with The Korea Society.