For the past three decades, KEI has been expanding dialogue and understanding between the U.S. and South Korean governments and policy communities. KEI has organized briefings, closed-door discussions, and private bilateral/track-two meetings, including its annual Opinion Leaders Seminar (OLS) and the National Assembly Program. Moreover, the staff often advises and briefs officials from different governments on the state of the bilateral alliance, North Korea, and current events in Northeast Asia. KEI is a common stop for Korean political elites traveling through Washington, DC.