As the United States sharpens its focus on the Indo-Pacific, ties with South Korea have become more vital than ever. With a new Korean president and deepening economic and cultural connections, Philadelphia plays an important role—through its sister-city relationship with Incheon and Hanwha’s investment in the Philly Shipyard. Join the Korea Economic Institute of America and the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia for a panel discussion on the future of the U.S.–Korea relationship and Philadelphia’s place within it.

Panel

John Ryan, Foreign Service Office, U.S. Department of State
Arius Derr, Director of Communications, KEI
Yeji Lee, 2nd Secretary, South Korean Embassy in Washington

President & CEO of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia Lauren Swartz will serve as moderator.

When: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Where: World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, 1617 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1660, Philadelphia, PA 19103