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Scott E. Kalb speaking at Seoul's Lotte Hotel on August 24, 2010. (Asia Society Korea Center)

Inside Korea's Sovereign Wealth Fund

An American expatriate explains how he helps manage trillions in assets for Korea. more
H.E. Pierre Clement Dubuisson, Belgian Ambassador to Korea speaking at the Lotte Hotel. (Asia Society)

What We Do Together, We Do Better

H.E. Pierre Clement Dubuisson, Belgian Ambassador to Korea, speaks at Seoul's Lotte Hotel. more
Asia Society Korea Center's Yvonne Yoon Hee Kim (R) and Robert Young Woo Ro (L) at the signing ceremony.

For the Korea Center, A New Program Partner

Asia Society Korea and Visit Korea Committee signed a bilateral MOU. more
Massimo Andrea Leggeri, Italian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, speaking in Seoul on June 15, 2010. (Asia Society Korea Center)

Asian-European Relations: Building Blocks for Global Governance

Italy's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, a veteran diplomat, argues that a lot of work still has to be done to bring Asia and Europe together. more
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'A Barefoot Dream' and Real-Life Opportunities

Asia Society Korea Center is partnering with Seoul Global Center and the UNHCR to provide scholarships for children of mixed families. more
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Korea, H.E. Murad Ali Mukadam, speaking in Seoul on May 25, 2010. (Asia Society Korea Center)

Pakistan and the Regional Security Environment

Pakistan's Ambassador to Korea offers a primer on the most South Asian policy issues. more
Branch Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Deutsche Bank (DB) Korea Michael Hellbeck speaking in Seoul on April 20, 2010. (Asia Society Korea Center)

Lessons for Korea from the Financial Crisis

Deutsche Bank's top figure in Korea offers a nuanced view of the recent meltdown, and how to keep it from happening again. more
Students from Daesungdong Elementary School performing at the ASKC anniversary dinner in Seoul on Apr. 29, 2010. (1 min., 39 sec.)

Korea Center Celebrates Its Second Birthday

Guests included a 13-year-old guitar sensation, Korea's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and some rocking percussionists from a school in Korea's DMZ. more
Dr. Hans-Ulrich Seidt in Seoul on Apr. 16, 2010. (Asia Society Korea Center)

A European View of the Korean Peninsula

German Ambassador cites his own country's experience with reunification in discussing a North-South reunion. more
Canadian Ambassador to North and South Korea Ted Lipman speaking in Seoul on Feb. 23, 2010. (Asia Society Korea Center)

Blood Brothers, or Worlds Apart?

Canada's Ambassador shows himself to be equally versed at dealing with both North and South Korea. more