Join Korean War veterans for a Radio Days-style salute, featuring a program of recorded end-of-war stories on our vintage-1953 stage set. Serving those who served, The Korea Society offers a special Korean dinner, with end-of war tunes to round out this special commemoration. Many participants attending will venture to Washington, DC for a Saturday gathering of 10,000 Korean War veterans at the national memorial. The July 23 salute is co-sponsored with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
5:30 PM | Arrivals
6:00 PM | Dinner and Program
The Korea Society concludes three years of observances surrounding the sixtieth anniversary of the Korean War with a July 23 salute to veterans. In marking the sixtieth anniversary of the end-of-war, The Korea Society shares remembrances from General (Ret.) Walter “Skip” Sharp, Pacific Forum CSIS President Ralph Cossa, Former Vice Foreign Minister and Korea University Professor of International Relations Sung-Han Kim, and Former Director of Policy Planning and The Sejong Institute Director of Security Studies Lee Sang-Hyun. Four voices--two Korean, two American--one Alliance at 60.
Sharp on 60th Anniversary of the Korean War’s End
General (Ret.) Sharp, former Commander USFK/UNC/CFC and Honorary Chair of the Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee, describes remembrance activities and shares insight into the U.S.-ROK alliance.
Ralph Cossa: Remembering 60
Ralph Cossa, President of Pacific Forum CSIS, recalls his service on the Peninsula and engagement over many years on Korean affairs, saluting the Alliance and sharing hopes for peace and unification.
Sung-Han Kim: Remembering 60
Sung-han Kim, Professor of International Relations at Korea University and former Vice Foreign Minister, reflects on shared sacrifice and the “blood alliance.” He explores Korea’s growth from a developing country to development model and calls for enhanced international cooperation around the challenges of North Korea.
Sang-Hyun Lee: Remembering 60
Sang-Hyun Lee, Senior Fellow and Director of Security Studies Programs at The Sejong Institute, explores the importance of “turning 60” in Asia and calls for enhanced international resolve around the security challenges of North Korea. He hopes for a change among DPRK leaders and calls for a mechanism to make peace more enduring.