Navigating a Disrupted Liberal International Order: South Korea's Diplomacy

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UCLA Center for Korean Studies and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles are pleased to host a special lecture on United States - Republic of Korea relations by Dr. Young-kwan Yoon, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea.

Thursday, October 19, 2023
4:00 PM (Pacific Time)

314 Royce Hall

South Korea has reaped significant benefits from participating in the liberal international order since the 1960s. Nevertheless, the stability of the liberal international order is currently under severe challenge due to geopolitical shifts, exemplified by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the escalating rivalry between the United States and China. This presentation explores critical issues facing South Korea, including the necessary diplomatic strategy it needs to adopt and the approaches required to navigate potential challenges on the horizon.

Dr. Young-kwan Yoon is the chairman of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, and a professor Emeritus at Department of Political Science and International Relations at Seoul National University. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea (2003-2004). 

Sponsor(s): Center for Korean Studies, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles