Innovative Asia Seoul Workshop

On October 30, 2017, NBR and the University of Seoul co-hosted a workshop in Seoul on “Strengthening the U.S.-ROK Alliance for Job Creation and Sustainable Development.” The event featured remarks by a number of senior academics and policy experts. Participants explored President Moon Jae-in’s efforts to strengthen public policy to promote the twin goals of improved public health and economic growth in the Republic of Korea, and discussed how ROK-U.S. leadership in international trade can help achieve these goals.

Agenda

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

Se Hyun Ahn, University of Seoul

Clara Gillispie, The National Bureau of Asian Research

SPECIAL REMARKS

Congressman Charles W. Boustany Jr., MD, The National Bureau of Asian Research

PANEL ONE

Advancing the Promise of Innovation: Strengthening Sustainable Development for Promoting Public Health and Job Creation in the Republic of Korea

Moderator

Clara Gillispie, The National Bureau of Asian Research

Panelists

June Park, Asia Society; Seoul National University

Soonim Huh, University of Seoul

Benjamin Shobert, University of Washington

Jeonghee Lee, University of Seoul

PANEL TWO

U.S.-Korea Leadership in Promoting High-Standards Trade: Key Opportunities and Challenges in KORUS and Beyond

Moderator

Clara Gillispie, The National Bureau of Asian Research

Panelists

Seokwoo Kim , University of Seoul

Stephen Ezell, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

Hankyoung Sung, University of Seoul