We are pleased to announce continued collaboration with the Korea Economic Institute of America on the Future of Korea program series. The speaker program focuses on the economic and political situation on the Korean Peninsula as well as U.S.-Korea relations.
All councils may submit expressions of interest; up to eight councils will be selected to participate.
About the Program
The centerpiece of the program is a panel discussion consisting of one representative each from the U.S. Department of State, the Korean Embassy, KEI, or other relevant institutions. The panel participants typically offer a general overview presentation (approximately 60-90 minutes in length), followed by a Q&A period. The speakers address political, security, economic and financial issues pertaining to the Korean Peninsula and U.S.-Korea relations.
Besides the mandatory Future of Korea panel program, there are usually ancillary activities surrounding the main event. Local councils can choose from the following options. All four are strongly encouraged, depending on the needs and capacity of the local council. Ancillary events include:
- Business meeting, such as with the local chamber of commerce
- Student meeting, such as a university/high school forum
- Community leader meeting, such as a meeting with local political/business leaders
- Media meeting, such as an interview with local media outlets or editorial board
The Future of Korea program will be conducted from September 2013 through June 2014. Interested councils are asked to include several preferred dates in their proposals. Exact dates will be determined in collaboration with the Korea Economic Institute.
Costs
KEI will cover the costs of airfare and hotel as well as some meals for panelists and other KEI participants (other than the meals at the programs).
Councils are asked to provide ground transportation for speakers, as well as costs directly related to the events, including food, publicity, facilities, audio-visual equipment, etc.
To Apply
Hot Topics Conference Call
We will be hosting a Hot Topics Conference Call next Wednesday, April 24 at 1:00pm EDT featuring
Abraham Kim, Vice President of KEI and speaker for the Future of Korea program. Dr. Kim will address the ongoing situation in North Korea. More information to follow in our Monday's WACA Weekly Digest.