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By Troy Stangarone In his remarks before Congress, President Lee Myung-bak pledged to help Libya through its transition saying “We will take part in the international effort in bringing democracy to Libya and rebuilding its shattered economy.”  While Korea’s efforts in helping Libya are laudable, Korea may also be in a position to help utilize…

Sun News, a network based out of Toronto Canada, interviewed KEI President, Ambassador Charles (Jack) Pritchard on the topic of North Korea in late September 2011. The show's host, Michael…

By Sarah K. Yun Although Korea established diplomatic relations with many African countries in the early 1960s, it was not until recently that these relations were aggressively nurtured.  In the last decade or so, South Korea has actively worked to enhance relations with Africa, seeing the continent as a “fresh engine” for Korea’s growth.  During…

October 15, 2011 – KEI co-hosted a breakfast with CSIS at the Blair House for President Lee Myung Bak. Following the event, Yonhap News posted a picture featuring KEI's President,…

Six Party Talks Simulation at KEI with Syracuse University's Maxwell School September 13, 2011 – KEI's Nicholas Hamisevicz facilitated a Six Party Talks Simulation with 16 individuals from the Maxwell…

By Sarah K. Yun During the Joint Session of Congress on October 13, President Lee Myung-bak told the epic tale of Korea’s journey from war to peace, and poverty to prosperity; a tale in which he has very much shared in his own personal life. While thanking Congress for the ratification of the KORUS FTA,…

By Nicholas Hamisevicz Much of the focus this week has been on the enduring U.S.-ROK relationship and how these countries envision a future Asia as South Korean President Lee Myung-bak arrives in Washington for a state visit. However, beyond the U.S.-South Korea alliance, Korea’s emerging relationship with India can also be an important aspect in…

Outlook on the Obama-Lee State Visit September 13, 2011 – KEI hosted a discussion led by Ambassador Jack Pritchard, Korea Economic Institute, which featured Ambassador Thomas Hubbard, The Korea Society,…

By Troy Stangarone The arrival of South Korean President Lee Myung-bak seems to have concentrated the minds of Republicans and Democrats in a manner that only imminent default has achieved prior to now. Little more than a week ago, it was uncertain that the long-pending free trade agreements with Korea, Panama, and Colombia would even…