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Moderators

Nils Wollesen Osterberg

Nils Wollesen Osterberg

Fellow and Economic Policy Associate

Korea Economic Institute of America

Speakers

Je Heon (James) Kim

Je Heon (James) Kim

Director, Korea Program

Stimson Center

Dina Smeltz

Dina Smeltz

Vice President, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Event Details

September 30, 2025 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
KEI Event Space

Join the Korea Economic Institute of America for an exclusive event on Tuesday, September 30, to discuss our annual public opinion survey and learn what Americans think about South Korea, the alliance, economic cooperation and other bilateral issues.

The first year of the Trump administration in the United States and the first several months of the Lee administration in South Korea have brought significant changes to both domestic politics and foreign policy. As Americans adjust to this political transition, domestic and international issues remain at the forefront of public attention. 

With US foreign policy more significant than ever due to ongoing geopolitical challenges in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, KEI, in partnership with YouGov, examined where American attitudes stand with regard to US-Korea relations. What are American opinions on the alliance’s role on the Korean Peninsula and beyond? How do Americans view US-Korea relations today? How do Americans differ in these outlooks?

When: Tuesday, September 30, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET

Where: KEI Event Space, 1800 K Street NWD 3F, Washington, D.C. 20003

Livestream available on the KEI YouTube channel.