The Asia Institute
Seminars, events and interviews
THE UNITED STATES RE-BALANCING IN EAST ASIA:
ADOPTING A 100-YEAR TIME-FRAME
DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
TIME: 12:00-1:30 PM
LOCATION: INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES (1112 16TH ST NW #600 @ L STREET)
There has been much debate on what exactly the phrase “re-balancing” means for the role of the United States in East Asia. Some speculate that we are witnessing the beginning of a Cold War with China, whereas others hope for a greater level of economic engagement with the region as a whole. Unfortunately, few discussions about the United States and its relationship with East Asia take a long-term perspective. Critical questions such as climate change, demographic shifts in the region, and the exponential evolution of technology have been left out of the debate on the American role. This seminar will take a broader view of “re-balancing” while addressing a range of innovative policies that could ensure a long-term and cooperative U.S. presence in the East Asian region. Event is hosted by the Asia Institute and Foreign Policy in Focus.
The Asia Institute
&
The Arirang Institute
Present:
“North Korea: A Debate on Engagement Strategies”
North Korea has been an intractable problem for the international community for the last two decades, defying multiple initiatives and efforts to build confidence. Yet recently there have been major geopolitical shifts in the region, and changes in the very paradigms used to conceive of security in East Asia. Those significant shifts hint at new potentials for serious engagement that have been echoed in discussions in government at the highest levels. This seminar will explore a variety of perspectives on engagement going forward.
Location: Korea University GSIS, Room 324
Date & Time: February 14, 2014, 3:00-5:00 PM
Panel:
Gen. Sohn Changrae
Visiting Professor
North Korean Studies University
Dr. Sokeel Park
Director of Research at LINK (Liberty in North Korea)
Rev. Tim Peters
Director of Helping Hands Korea)
Mr. Matthew Reichel
Founding Partner
The Pyongyang Project
Moderator:
Emanuel Pastreich
Director
The Asia Institute
“THE TROUBLE WITH ISLANDS”
ASIA INSTITUTE SEMINAR
DATE & TIME: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 AT 2 PM
Location: Dongguk University (Dongguk University Station on Line 3)
Room 502, Building M(Dongguk Gwan), Dongguk University
동국대학교 동국관(경영관) M동 5층 세미나실 M502호
A few key groups of uninhabited, or lightly inhabited, islands are scattered between the nations of China, Japan, Korea, Russia and other nations in East Asia. Those islands have become the primary stage on which a variety of domestic and international dramas are being unfolded. The issue of sovereignty concerning these islands has become a major issue for all the nations of the region in recent years, and seems to only grow only the more serious.
“YOUTH AND GLOBAL GOVERNANCE”
ASIA INSTITUTE SEMINAR
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 2 PM
The Asia Institute held a seminar on the timely topic of “Youth and Global Governance” at Dongguk University on Saturday, January 18. The seminar brought together a group of ten of our members, including, high school students, college students, graduate students, concerned citizens and three professors. The group discussed what exactly global governance means in the 21st century and what would be required to transform existing transnational organizations into institutions that could actually fulfill the requirements of true global governance in this age.
Asia Institute seminar
“Korea’s Potential:
Perspectives on Culture, Economics and Technology in this Century”
November 22, 2013
With director Pastreich, associate John Feffer (director of Foreign Policy in Focus) and Kwon Byong-hyon (former ambassador of the Republic of Korea to China.
Meeting with Google Chairman and Pastreich comments on Korea’s values at Seoul Google Big Tent
October 30 (2013)
Emanuel Pastreich (director), Layne Hartsell (researcher) and Josh Lee (chairman) of the Asia Institute joined the Big Tent discussion held by Google Korea on October 30 (2013) in Gangnam, Seoul. Emanuel and Layne first gave Chairman Eric Schmidt of Google a personal tour of the National Museum of Korea in the morning which included a lively discussion about Korea’s history and culture and its implications for the future. They also took time off for a three way discussion of the implications of technology and globalization for human civilization.
Fukushima Initiative (starting September 3, 2013)
The Asia Institute formally launched the Fukushima initiative with the publication of the article “The Century-Long Challenge to Respond to Fukushima” in Foreign Policy in Focus on September 3, 2013. The article was picked up almost immediately by Truthout.org and other blogs and received a wide circulation. The Huffington Post Japan published a Japanese version on September 10 which also received a very positive response.
Asia Institute associate Layne Hartsell addresses the World Energy Congress in Daegu
October 15, 2013
Associate Layne Hartsell presented a talk entitled “Science, Society and Fukushima: An Argument for the Importance of Technology from the Perspective of Global Justice” in front of the World Energy Congress.
Asia Institute seminar: “Seoul as a Mecca for the Creative Class in the 21st Century” (September 14, 2013)________________________________________
10 Magazine Book Club & The Asia Institute Presented on Saturday, September 14th 2013 “A Florence for the New Renaissance: Seoul as a Mecca for the Creative Class in the 21st Century” This forum with Pastreich and Ogan Gurel of Samsung Electronics concerned the global potential of the city of Seoul.
Director Pastreich speaks at the J-Global Forum (September 9, 2013)
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Director Pastreich spoke about Korea’s role in East Asia at the J-Global Forum “Towards an East Asian Community: Challenges and Opportunities” hosted by JoongAng Ilbo Newspaper.
Asia Institute events in Thailand (August 5-8, 2013)
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Director Pastreich visited Bangkok for a series of events as part of Asia Institute’s efforts to expand our engagement with Thailand. Director Pastreich had a series of discussions with Michael Hartswell, Asia Institute’s research fellow and head … Continue reading →
Professor Michael Puett of Harvard University visits Korea under auspices of the Asia Institute and Kyung Hee Cyber University
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Professor Michael Puett of Harvard University visits Korea under auspices of the Asia Institute and Kyung Hee Cyber University
The Asia Institute, in cooperation with our partner Kyung Hee Cyber University, hosted Professor Michael Puett of Harvard University for a one week stay in Seoul (July 16-22, 2013).
Seminar on KFEM and the state of the environment in Korea (July 6 2013)
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Seminar on KFEM and the state of the environment in Korea (July 6 2013)
The Asia Institute joined the Korean Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM) for a discussion about environmental issues in Korea on July 6, 2013. The discussion was led by Kim Hyunji, director of international relations at KFEM and included Arthur Michalak (communications director of the Asia Institute), Yoojin Jung (managing director of the Asia Institute), Murim Choi (associate of the Asia Institute) and Emanuel Pastreich (director of the Asia Institute).
The Asia Institute Hosts Michael Gehret, Associate Director of the Institute for Advanced Study
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The Asia Institute was host to Michael Gehret, associate director of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton New Jersey, for two days (June 27 & 28) as he visited Korea’s important research institutes to discuss future cooperation and introduce the outstanding practices of the Institute for Advanced Study.
The Institute for Advanced Study has drawn attention as a unique research center that allows scholars to concentrate on their research in a quiet and supportive environment. Best known for one of its first members, Albert Einstein, the Institute for Advanced Study remains a major center for research, especially in physics and mathematics, and boasts a remarkable collection of Nobel Prize winners today.
Pastreich lecture at KAIST: “The Tremendous Potential of KAIST & Korea: Opportunities for Internationals” (Friday, June 14, 2013)
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Friday, June 14th, 2013
“The Tremendous Potential of KAIST & Korea:
Opportunities for Internationals”
Emanuel Pastreich
Director
The Asia Institute
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RISE: Research, Innovation, Start-up and Employment
Korea Science and ICT Conference 2013
Emanuel Pastreich & Ray Kurzweil Delivered Keynote Speeches at RISE: Research, Innovation, Start-up and Employment Conference
COEX, Seoul, Korea
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning
Asia Institute Seminar: “Strategies for Teaching about Environmental Issues”
(Saturday, April 27, 2013)
Rachel Carson Hall, The Green Fund
Asia Institute Seminar
Professor Benjamin Barber
March 25, 2013
Asia Institute presents with HOBY Korea this unprecedented opportunity to speak directly to the world-famous scholar Professor Benjamin Barber and join him for an intimate lunch on Monday, March 25, 2013. The event is aimed specifically at those engaged in the education of high school students as this event is leading up to the Asia Institute’s GCF Youth Green Fund Symposium for high school students (July 12-14, 2013). Please contact me: epastreich@asia-institute.org
Asia Institute Seminar:
with David Montgomery
December 30, 2012
“The Fight to preserve our soil and our future: Culture is our greatest asset”
Professor Montgomery, professor of geomorphology and topography at University of Washington and recipient of the MacArthur fellowship, has researched the impact of soil and water on civilizations over the last several thousand years. He has uncovered disturbing long-term implications of our current use of land that should cause everyone to stop and think. His book Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations has garnered international attention for its succinct description of the value and fragility of soil, and argues that soil should be considered as a geostrategic resource. Once soil is gone, he suggests, it cannot be easily replaced, and the rate of the increase in the demand for food in the coming century will force us to consider the sustainability of agriculture to our lives.
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The Asia Institute Seminar with Janet Redman
December 18, 2012
“Climate Summits and the Definition of Security”
Janet is co-director of the Sustainable Energy and Economy Network, where she provides analysis of the international financial institutions’ energy investment and carbon finance activities. Her recent studies on the World Bank’s climate activities include World Bank: Climate Profiteer, and Dirty is the New Clean: A critique of the World Bank’s strategic framework for development and climate change. She has appeared on several radio programs and C-SPAN sharing positive visions for fair and equitable climate action in the United States and overseas. As a founding participant in the global Climate Justice Now! network, Janet is committed to bringing hard-hitting policy analysis into grassroots organizing.
The Asia Institute
December 18, 2012
The Asia Institute forms partnership with International Centre for Earth Simulation for research on appropriate models for representing the state of the environment globally. The International Centre for Earth Simulation, located in Geneva, Switzerland, is at the center of a global network that works to integrate the vast pools of knowledge in a multitude of scientific and socio-economic specializations and to develop the next generation of “holistic” modeling, simulation and visualizations that accurately depict the medium and long-term future direction of planet earth.
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International Peace Seminar
November 2, 2012
“Approaches to the Resolution of Conflict The Role of the Global Civil Society in Constructing a Peaceful Community”
The Asia Institute is hosted the International Peace Seminar to Commemorate the 31st Anniversary of the UN International Day of Peace 12:00. Topic: “Approaches to the Resolution of Conflict: The Role of the Global Civil Society in Constructing a Peaceful Community.”
Emanuel’s also talks on the problem with islands: Solutions for the Senkaku-Diaoyu Conflict
“Korea-China University Student Forum”
October 24, 2012
As part of my ongoing work as adviser for Future Forests, the NGO dedicated to combating the spread of deserts in China, and throughout the world, I was invited to serve as the judge for a series of talks by Chinese and Korean students about how we can come together to fight the environmental crisis—most specifically desertification in Northern China.
Asia Institute Seminar with Noam Chomsky:
“Peace in East Asia”
With Kyung Hee University Graduate Institute of Peace Studies
(October 22, 2012)
“The Conditions for Engaging North Korea” Asia Institute Seminar with Jon Huntsman
I wanted to ask you about the prospects for engagement with North Korea from your perspective as someone who has been intimately involved in the diplomatic debate concerning the future of North Korea. The question is not so much about the latest misdeed of North Korea, but rather about what the long-term prospects are. After all, if we want to solve the problem, we must move beyond the latest news cycle.
Asia Institute Seminar with Regina Murphy
“The Challenges and Opportunities in Korean Education”
Asia Institute on nuclear power part 1
After a flurry of discussions about the future of nuclear power in North Korea, and the legitimate and illegitimate uses of nuclear technologies, dialog on this topic has been frozen for a decade. There are tantalizing suggestions that discussions about nuclear power in North Korea could start again in the future. But the world has changed utterly since then, confronting us with a panoply of new issues that were not in play the last time we discussed light water reactors.
The crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi Plant in Japan has raised more general questions about safety in nuclear power, China is planning to build a large number of nuclear power plants along its East coast that could become a serious safety issue. Speakers: Sharon Squassoni (Director of Proliferation Prevention Program at CSIS), Scott Sneider (Senior Fellow for Korea Studies at Council on Foreign Relations), John Endicott (President of Woosong and founder of the Limited Nuclear Weapons Free Zone for Northeast Asia), Kim Myungja (Chairman of Green Korea 21 and former Korean Minister of the Environment) & Sok Chul Kim (Senior Researcher at Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety and former staff members of International Atomic Energy Agency). Seminar moderated by Emanuel Pastreich, director of the Asia Institute.
Asia Institute Gathering to talk about the Environment with Youth
(Friday, June 15, 2012)
Asia Institute Gathering
Please do join us for an informal gathering for students to discuss this most critical topic:
“What youth can do for the environment?”
Your presence would be greatly valued, and your suggestions as to what can meaningful responses to the environmental crisis.
“The Great Green Wall: Desertification, the Economy and Security in
Northeast Asia”
June 28, 2012
Speakers:
Ambassador Byong Hyon Kwon (former Korean Ambassador to China; President
of Future Forest
Dr. Kwak Sang Soo (senior research Korea Institute for Bioscience and
Biotechnology)
Desertification is emerging as a central security issue for the world, and
specifically for Northeast Asia in the current age. Climate change resulting from a
diverse set of human activities is changing the ecosystem of Northern China,
leading to the spread of deserts with profound implications for the region and the
world.
Asia Institute Seminar with Bertram Chip Bruce
6th May 2012
“Challenges in Korean Education” was the topic of discussion with Bertram Chip Bruce in this 6th May 2012 seminar.
Asia Institute Seminar: “Storytelling, Social Networks & Social Change” with
Annabel Park
May 03, 2012 –
Annabel Park, Blogger and Activist and Founder of the Coffee Party led a lively
discussion moderated by Professor Chip Pitts of Kyung Hee University and
Stanford Law School in which she engaged both Koreans and internationals about
the importance of creating powerful narratives as a means of bringing about
meaningful social change.
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“The Past, Present and Future of Money” with
Professor Marc Shell of Harvard University
April 27, 2012
Professor Marc Shell”¯s Asia Institute seminar on Friday, April 27 on “°The Past,
Present and Future of Money drew a fascinating group of thoughtful individuals to
GCS International for the Asia Institute Seminar. The talk itself was a rather
involved consideration of the history of language and currency, and their interplay
over the last three millennia. Details
Asia Institute Seminar about Contemporary Korea
April 15, 2012
The Asia Institute held a small working seminar on contemporary issues in Korea
with Charles Cho, Secretary General of Global Common Society, Annabel Park,
film director, John Eperjesi, professor of English at Kyung Hee University, Jack
Barton journalist and author, Lara Tosh, Director at Korea 4 Expats, and Emanuel
Pastreich, director of the Asia Institute on April 15, 2012. The seminar focused on
issues in education and included a detailed comparison of Singapore and Seoul.
Asia Institute Seminar: “°Revisiting Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Security in
North Korea”
March 28, 2012
Stephane Mot published an article about the lively discussion at the Asia Institute
seminar on North Korea”¯s nuclear program held on Thursday. He equates North
Korea launching a missile to throwing a “dolsot” curling stone into the hottest point
of contention between Korea and Japan. He went on to discuss other aspects of the
issue of North Korea launching a satellite in his blog post.
Asia Institute Seminar on Korea’s Potential
February 18, 2012
On Saturday, February 18, 2012, the Asia Institute hosted a seminar titled “Three
Global Perspectives on Korea’s Potential in Research and Business” at the Paik Hae
Young Gallery in Itaweon at 3pm. It was a discussion of Korea”¯s institutional
strengths, and continuing challenges, led by three individuals with extensive
experience working in Korea”¯s efforts to internationalize in both research and
business. The focus of the seminar fell on which aspects of Korean practice and
policy have been the most effective in propelling Korea to a new global role. Vince
Rubino, Joel Momberger, and Heisook Lee briefly described their own perspectives
and took questions from the audience, and Emanuel Pastreich moderated.
The Asia Institute Welcomes Ambassador Vishnu Parkash of India to Seoul
February 13, 2012
The Asia Institute and the Indo-Korean Business and Policy Forum held a banquet
in honor of India”¯s new ambassador to Korea, Mr. Vishnu Parkash on Monday,
February 13, 2012. The event featured talks by President Pastreich and the president
of the Dr. Lakhvinder Singh. Many dignitaries, including Mr. Jeong Sun Tae,
Minister of Government Legislation, and Mr. Moon Kook-Hyun, president of the
New Korea Party, attended the event held at the Lotte hotel in downtown Seoul.
Pastreich to Deliver Talk on Future of the Research Institute
January 17, 2012
Director Pastreich will present a paper entitled “The Future of the Research
Institute” on Friday, January 27 at 4:20pm at the Nano-Bio Convergence New
Technology Research Center of Kyung Hee University. Please attend if you have
the time. This pdf details directions and other information about the event in
Korean.
Presentation at 21st Century Women Leaders Forum on Importance of
Women for Future of Korea
January 11, 2012
Director Pastreich presented his essay titled “The Importance of Women for the
Future of Korea” at the 21st Century Women Leaders Forum hosted by Korea’s
Federation of Women’s Science and Technology Assocation on January 11, 2012.
He was invited by the chairman, Dr. Myungja Kim, who has served as the Minister
of the Environment for Korea. Photos and the full text of the essay can be found at
Director Pastreich’s personal blog, Circles and Squares.
Asia Institute Seminar: Interview with Professor Haun Saussy of University of
Chicago
December 29, 2011
Director Pastreich interviewed Haun Saussy on the influence that Asia has had on
his life and the path he took to become a leading scholar of Chinese and
comparative literature. Both men spoke about the early influence of Asian culture
on their lives and what they have drawn from Asian and Western culture. The full
text of the interview can be found on Director Pastreich’s blog, Circles and
Squares.
Asia Institute Hosts Seminar with Noam Chomsky
December 02, 2011
The Asia Institute hosted a seminar with Professor Noam Chomsky of MIT on
December 2 that allowed Korean students and international students studying in
Korea to ask Professor Chomsky directly questions about how young people can
have an impact. Students from the Global Peace Youth Corps attended in force.
Director Pastreich Gives Talk at KIST for Students of the University of
Science and Technology
November 15, 2011
Director Pastreich delivered a talk at KIST for students enrolled in UST (University
of Science and Technology) an innovative technology program run jointly by a
group of research institutes in Korea. The talk concerned the impact of technology
on society and presented an assessment of the challenges faced currently by the
young generation.
Asia Institute Seminar: Role of Youth in the Unification of the Korean
Peninsula
November 13, 2011
The Asia Institute seminar brought together a broad range of experts and students,
including students from Japan and even an individual originally from North Korea,
to discuss what youth in Korea can do to prepare the way for the future
reunification of the Korean Peninsula. The participants broke into two groups: one
discussing in Korean and one in English. The results of the seminar will be
forthcoming as a short paper.
Panel on Transportation and Resources at Mongolia and Northeast Asia Peace
Conference in Ulaanbaatar
September 04, 2011
Director Pastreich attended the Northeast Asia Peace Conference in Ulaanbaatar
and headed a panel of experts discussing the opportunities sand challenges in the
energy, transportation, and natural resources sectors. Director Pastreich
summarized the proceedings in a blog post at his blog, Circles and Squares.
Report on Strategies for International Collaboration in Technology
Convergence Completed
September 01, 2011
The Asia Institute completed a report on strategies for international collaboration in
technology convergence in cooperation with Seoul National University’s Advanced
Institutes of Convergence Technology.The research report is entitled “°Strategies for
Promoting Successful International Collaboration in Convergence Technologies: A
Consideration of the Korean Bio-Medical Field” on September 1, 2011 and can be
downloaded here. This report was the culmination of Emanuel”¯s work over the
summer including his discussions with University of Illinois, Yale University, MIT,
RIKEN (Japan) and other institutes concerning effective strategies for international
collaboration in convergence technology research. The study was guided by
Emanuel Pastreich, Eugene Pak, Ph.D., of SNU, AICT, and Vince Rubino of SEE
GENE Incorporated. Michael Gehret, Associate Director of the Institute for
Advanced Studies and Richard Herman, Chancellor Emeritus of University of
Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, participated in the study.
Asia Institute Seminar on Technology Convergence Article Published
August 19, 2011
The first part of a 5-part series titled “°Wrestling with Convergence” has been
published by the Korea IT Times. The series details a round-table discussion held
by the Asia Institute on the topic of technology convergence.
Director Pastreich visits RIKEN headquarters in Wako, Japan
July 29, 2011
Director Pastreich visited the headquarters of RIKEN in Wako, Japan on July 29th
to discuss with Professor Hara Masahiko concerning RIKEN”¯s Asia Research
Network and to learn about Professor Hara”¯s current research. The most advanced
link in the Asia Research Network is the RIKEN-Hanyang Collaboration Research
Center located at Hanyang University in Seoul. This program is on a par with the
RIKEN-MIT Center for Neural Circuit Genetics and the RIKEN-Brookhaven
National Laboratory effort, RIKEN-Hanyang is intended as the core for the Asian
Research Network (ARN) in the technology convergence (fusion) research fields.
Focus so far has been on the combination of nano-technology with bioengineering
and information technology.
“°Social Impacts of the Taean Oil Spill: An International Perspective”
July 10, 2011
Senior Asia Institute associate Charlie Wolf produced a thoughtful report on the
Taean Oil Spill and its larger implications.
“°The Fukushima Disaster Opens New Prospects for Cooperation in Northeast
Asia”
June 28, 2011
Asia Institute Program Director Markku Heiskanen had an article published on
NAPSNET which sums up many of the current topics we have been discussing
recently at the Asia Institute. The article focused on the interdependency of
Northeast Asia as revealed by the recent Fukushima disaster.
“°Evolution of East Asian Enterprise” published by Hangyoreh Economic
Research Institute
June 13, 2011
The Hangyoreh Economic Research Institute (HERI) released their “°Evolution of
East Asian Enterprise” based on the talks given at the ASIA Future Forum held in
December of 2010. The conference brought together a wide range of individuals
from China, Japan and Korea concerned with corporate social responsibility and the
role of NGOs in building civil society. Director Pastreich was a member of the
panel on NGOs in Asia and their emerging role.
Global Convergence Forum in the news
March 22, 2011
The Korea IT Times covered the proceedings of the Global Convergence Forum
with an article on March 22. They focused on Dr. Liu speaking about the optimal
use of water in vertical farming.
Follow-up Report on Nuclear Power in Southeast Asia
March 18, 2011
The Asia Institute has started a follow-up report on Nuclear Power in Southeast
Asia to supplement the previous report submitted to the Korea Institute for Nuclear
Safety. This report will cover developments over the last year.
Director Liu makes presentation on vertical farming, CEO Yoo describes Win-
Win in business between Korea and Malaysia
March 16, 2011
Director Liu Chang-ryol of the Korea Research Institute for Bioscience and
Biotechnology (KRIBB) made a presentation to the Global Convergence Forum on
his vision of vertical farming as a potential massive project for Korean industry. He
was joined by Catherine Yoo, CEO of BIZ Holdings. Ms. Yoo presented on the
potential for cooperation between Korea and Malaysia in business and technology.
Pastreich visits the United States to discuss potential for US-Korea cooperation
in technology convergence
February 22, 2011
Pastreich visited the Brookings Institution, Yale University and MIT to discuss
possible cooperation with Korea concerning technology convergence.
Global Convergence Forum
February 15, 2011
A group of researchers from diverse fields with a deep commitment to realizing the
full potential of the Daedeok Innopolis cluster gathered for a talk by Dr. Kwankyu
Choi of KINAC (Korea Institute for Nonproliferation and Control). Dr. Choi spoke
about the history of technology in Daedeok and its rapid evolution as a global
player.
Pastreich delivers talk on climate change to youth
January 10, 2011
Pastreich spoke about how all of us can contribute to protecting the environment
and responding to the challenges of climate change. The most effective analogy was
to a space ship: earth is like a spaceship with limited resources and we must
conserve them. The event was held at the Global Climate Change Situation Room. I
was invited to serve as an advisor to NASA”¯s OMEGA project, an effort to create a
new generation of algae farming for the generation of energy.
UNESCO-WTA Workshop “Triple Helix Model of Innovation: Government-
Academia-Business Cooperation”
November 03, 2010
Pastreich was a commentator in an international conference on the importance of
innovation systems involving government, industry and academics in Asia. Focus
fell on the transfer of knowledge from developed nations to developing nations.
Pastreich discusses the marriage of art and technology at the Electronics
Telecommunications Research Institute
October 29, 2010
Pastreich delivered a talk at ETRI (Electronic Telecommunications Research
Institute)–one of the most famous research institutes in Korea–about the need to
increase the exchange between artists and those involved in technology. Pastreich
was joined by Ms. Miyoung Jeon, owner of the SSol Gallery and Mr. Hyeongweon
Jeon, owner of the Igong Gallery. Ssol Gallery and Igong Gallery are two
prominent galleries in Daejeon and had not previously had any interaction with
ETRI. The two gallery owners from Daejeon spoke about the arts scene here and
made several very concrete suggestions for possible collaboration.
Discussion on Technology Convergence at KRISS
October 25, 2010
Pastreich visited KRISS (Korea Research Institute for Standards and Science to
discuss possible cooperation concerning technology convergence. The hope is that a
forum for the discussion of technology convergence can be established.
Indo-Korea Business and Policy Forum Chairman Singh meets Korean Prime
Minister Kim Hwang-sik
October 20, 2010
Indo-Korea Business and Policy Forum Chairman Singh meets with the new
Korean Prime Minister Kim Hwang-sik to discuss economic relations
Director Pastreich talk at KISTI (Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Information) on the future of the research institute
October 18, 2010
Pastreich gave a presentation about the evolution of the research institute and the
need for comprehensive, global consortiums in future research.
Director Pastreich appointed as Advisor for Planning and External Relations
to Daejeon City
October 15, 2010
Pastreich appointed to a committee within the city of Daejeon responsible for long-
term planning.
Pastreich Appointed as Advisor to Gwangju Metropolitan City
October 15, 2010
Pastreich was appointed as a member of the “Internationalization Committee for
Gwangju Metropolitan City.” His responsibilities include international exchanges
and FDI.
Director Pastreich visit to Water Analysis & Research Center of K-Water
October 10, 2010
Pastreich visited K-Water, Korea’s water corporation, to discuss collaboration with
the “Integrated Water Management Systems” Initiative of CMAS and the Asia
Institute. CMAS (Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies) is part of
the World Institute administrated by the Asia Pacific Rim Research Universities.
Dr. Jim Falk of University of Melbourne serves as director.
Launch of the Daejeon Global Forum
ET News
August 1, 2010
The Daejeon Global Forum, an effort to bring together experts from all fields of
Daejeon society to discuss the city¢®.s new global role, was launched with the
support of the Asia Institute
Director Pastreich interviewed by KBS
July, 2010
Director Pastreich speaks about his work at Woosong University and with the city
of Daejeon in an interview with KBS TV.
KBS TV
(In Korean)
Successful agreement of Asia Institute with IC2 Institute, KISTI and Daejeon
Metropolitan City
The IC¨Ï”À Institute of the University of Texas, Austin has joined forces with KISTI
(Korea Institute for Science and Technology Information) and the City of Daejeon
to launch a new program in commercialization of local technology. The program
will be run together with the assistance of the Asia Institute.
Director Pastreich publishes article calling for linking convergence technologies
with the reduction of fuel consumption
ET News
July 15, 2010
Director Pastreich wrote an article for the Korean journal ET News arguing that
Korea¢®.s expertise in ICT is a golden opportunity to reduce the consumption of fuel
by reducing the need to travel for business significantly.
Director Pastreich publishes article on the future of construction
MK Business News
May 10, 2010
Director Pastreich wrote a paper in which he argued that the Korean construction
could be globally successful if it made environmental issues, and creativity, an
essential part of the package that it is trying to sell
Making Korea the Undisputed Leader in Construction Globally
(In Korean)
Release of Report on Nuclear Power in Southeast Asia by the Asia Institute and the
Korea Nuclear Safety Institute
May 5, 2010
The Asia Institute submitted its report “A Survey of the Nuclear Safety
Infrastructure in Southeast Asia and Prospects for the Future” to the Korea Nuclear
Safety Institute (KINS), the product of a six month intensive study involving
SolBridge International School of Business faculty Sergey Butakov, Michel
Delorme and Emanuel Pastreich, with the assistance of Matthew Calabria and
SolBridge International School of Business students Hu Die, Pamarthy Likith
Srinivasa, Ngoc Bui, Yanti, Margaret Lopulisa and Mook Phipatseritham.
Director Pastreich Talks about implications for Logistics of Nuclear Power in SE
Asia
April 23, 2010
Director Pastreich spoke at a meeting of the Korean Association for Logistics and
Distribution about the implications of the increase use of nuclear power in
Southeast Asia for logistics. He stressed issues of safety and safeguards, particularly
in the case of Vietnam.
Director Pastreich meets with Business Delegation from Seattle
April 22, 2010
Daejeon¢®.s Sister City Seattle sent a delegation of business representatives to
Daejeon to discuss closer relations in business and research. Pastreich gave a
presentation about Daejeon¢®.s Green Growth Forum in which he suggested possible
win-win strategies for cooperation at the local level.
Battelle Delegation Visits the Asia Institute
April 15, 2010
A high-level delegation from Battelle, a leading international technology
development company, visited the Asia Institute to discuss cooperation related to
the internationalization of Korea¢®.s technology sector. The meeting was attended
by Landis Kannberg, Chief Technology Officer Battelle Korea;Charles Lucius,
Vice President Sustainable Energy Battelle,Kathya Mahadevan, Senior Research
Scientist, Energy Systems and Carbon Management, Battelle. Joel Momberger,
Director of IC2 Institute Korea, University of Texas, Austin Alp Malazgirt,
Professor, SolBridge International School of Business
Radio Interview with Director Pastreich about Nuclear Summit
April 13, 2010
Director Pastreich spoke with TBSeFM”¯s The Evening Show about the historic
Nuclear Summit in Washington DC.
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Director Pastreich discusses prospects for East Asia Integration
Busan University
April 9, 2010
Director Pastreich was invited to Busan to talk about the prospects for advanced
economic integration in Northeast Asia. Pastreich stressed the complexities Of the
Northeast Asian situation, but made a positive predictions for the near to mid-term.
Director Pastreich Advocates closer Korea-US Cooperation in Science and
Technology
Maeil Gyeongjae MK Newspaper April 5, 2010
Pastreich argued for the need for greater Korea-US cooperation in science and
technology, suggesting that Korean institutions need to have professional
organizations to seek out international funding in this editorial in the Maeil
Gyeongjae MK Newspaper.
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Director Pastreich Explains Eco Currency to Chinese Audience
March 26, 2010
Pastreich published a translation of his article on the eco currency in Chinese on the
leading Chinese on-line environmental journal “°Green Grants”
Director Pastreich Calls for an “°Eco Dollar”
Maeilgyeongjae Newspaper
March 1, 2010
Director Pastreich put forth his argument for an environmentally-based currency for
the Korean audience in an editorial in the Maeilgyeongjae Newspaper
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Director Pastreich visits Nautilus Institute, MIT and CSIS to discuss Nuclear Power
in Asia
February 16-21, 2010
The Nautilus Institute
Scott Bruce
Director
San Francisco Office
Discussed the present efforts of the Nautilus Institute to move forward with a
program for non-proliferation in Northeast Asia and the possibility of KINS playing
a role in that program. The program is not focused on nuclear power directly, but
offers much opportunity for cooperation. In specific, a conference on a Korea-Japan
Nuclear free zone is planned for Daedeok this year.
MIT
John Parsons
Executive Director
MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research
Discussed possible cooperation between MIT and KINS and the Asia Institute.
Georgetown University
David Steinberg
Distinguished Professor
School of Foreign Service
Discussion of Burma”¯s nuclear program and its international implications.
CSIS
Sharon Squassoni
Director
Proliferation Prevention Program
Discussed US perceptions of Korea”¯s role in nuclear power globally.
Director Pastreich visits Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam as part of nuclear power
project
Febuary 1-5, 2010
Director Pastreich travelled to Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam in February, 2010.
In Jakarta, he met with representatives of BATAN & BAPUTAN, the regulatory
bodies for nuclear safety and nuclear energy to discuss Indonesia¢®.s current energy
policies. In Singapore, he was a guest at Nanyang Technical University, conferring
with Asia Institute senior associate Professor Foo Check Teck and meeting Dr. Kim
Hock KOH, Director Centre for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science of the
Ministry of the Environment. Pastreichh also met with representatives of the
Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety I Hanoi and spoke with Vice
Minister Tien of the Ministry of Science and Technology part of the Southeast Asia
Nuclear Power research project with the Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety.
Asia Institute Launches Research Project with Korea Institute for Geosciences and
Materials (KIGAM)
February 1, 2010
The Asia Institute launched a six month project to work together with Dr. Ahn
Jihwan, senior researcher at the Korea Institute for Geosciences and Materials
(KIGAM) to study the potential for commercializing a new carbon capture
technology.
Pastreich calls for the establishment of a G 20 Permanent Office in the New Sejong
City
January 25, 2010
Director Pastreich wrote an editorial in the Maeil Gyeongjae Sinmun (MK
Newspaper) advocating that Korea can play a leading role in the G 20 era and
should do so by establishing a permanent headquarters for the G 20 in the new
Sejong City. Pastreich argued that Sejong could serve in part the role of an
international city of diplomacy similar to the role played by Geneva, but with a
focus on Asia.
Director Pastreich visits Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam as part of nuclear power
project
Febuary 1-5, 2010
Director Pastreich travelled to Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam in February, 2010.
In Jakarta, he met with representatives of BATAN & BAPUTAN, the regulatory
bodies for nuclear safety and nuclear energy to discuss Indonesia¢®.s current energy
policies. In Singapore, he was a guest at Nanyang Technical University, conferring
with Asia Institute senior associate Professor Foo Check Teck and meeting Dr. Kim
Hock KOH, Director Centre for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science of the
Ministry of the Environment. Pastreichh also met with representatives of the
Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety I Hanoi and spoke with Vice
Minister Tien of the Ministry of Science and Technology part of the Southeast Asia
Nuclear Power research project with the Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety.
Asia Pastreich calls for the establishment of a G 20 Permanent Office in the New
Sejong City
January 25, 2010
Director Pastreich wrote an editorial in the Maeil Gyeongjae Sinmun (MK
Newspaper) advocating that Korea can play a leading role in the G 20 era and
should do so by establishing a permanent headquarters for the G 20 in the new
Sejong City. Pastreich argued that Sejong could serve in part the role of an
international city of diplomacy similar to the role played by Geneva, but with a
focus on Asia.
Asia Institute Participates in India-Korea Forum Hosted by Indian Embassy,
Daedeok Innopolis and the Ministry of Knowledge Economy
January 18, 2010
The Asia Institute helped to organize an international forum to explore the
economic and technological implications of the India-Korea Comprehensive
Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA ) between the Republic of Korea and
India. Director Pastreich hosted the half-day event featuring policy makers,
technical experts and businessmen and gave an address at the banquet dinner. The
Forum was held just days before Korean President Lee Myung-Bak visited India as
a state guest to sign a wide range of agreements for cooperation in business,
research and government.
Director Pastreich Appointed as Columnist for the Maeil Business Newspaper
(Maeil Gyeongjae Sinmun)
January, 2010
Asia Institute’s Director Emanuel Pastreich has been appointed as a columnist for
the Maeil Business Newspaper (Maeil Gyeongjae Sinmun), Korea’s leading
newspaper for finance and business. He will write a monthly column on
contemporary economic and political issues, especially those involving the United
States and Korea.
http://news.mk.co.kr/newsRead.php?year=2009&no=671078
The Asia Institute engaged to draft Daedeok Declaration for International
Association of Science Parks International Convention
January, 2010
Daedeok Innopolis has engaged the Asia Institute to draft the Daedeok Declaration,
a far-ranging proposal for cooperation between science and technology parks (STP)
around the world for cooperation in environmental policy and the
commercialization of environmental technologies. The Daedeok Declaration will be
the centerpiece of the International Association of Science Parks Annual
Convention to be held in Daedeok Innopolis in May, 2010. The declaration will call
for a new level of international collaboration in the commercialization of
environmental technologies as part of the “°Global Green Growth,” or G©ø, movement
advocated by Daedeok Innopolis.
Second Biotechnology Report Submitted to KRIBB
January 10, 2010
Director Pastreich, Dr. Ian Simon, the Director of the Biotechnology Initiative, and
Dr. Alp Malazgirt of SolBridge International School of Business submitted the
second report to the Korea Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology
(KRIBB). This report focuses on successful international efforts in biotechnology
involving Korea and makes concrete suggestions for future efforts.
Asia Institute Launches study of nuclear power in Southeast Asia
December, 2009
The Asia Institute has joined forces with the Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety
(KINS) to conduct a study of the future of nuclear energy in Southeast Asia with an
emphasis on the particular safety concerns of the region. The project is part of Asia
Institute’s larger Non-proliferation Initiative which considers the overall impact on
the world of the increasing use of nuclear power in the current age.
Director Pastreich tours Cambodia and Thailand to investigate energy issues
December, 2009
Director Pastreich toured Cambodia to assess energy challenges in that country and
the future of the country”¯s energy development. He also met with experts in
Thailand working on nuclear energy issues to learn more of the social, economic
and political issues that inform the debate on nuclear power in that country.
Pastreich conferred with Professor Nares Chankow of Chulalongkorn University, a
leading figure in nuclear engineering, and met Professor Chaivat Toshkulkao,
Secretary General of the Office of Atoms for Peace (a division of the Thai Ministry
of Science and Technology).
Director Pastreich speaks at HuCare Conference
Hanbat University, Daejeon, Korea
October 30, 2009
Director Pastreich gave a talk at the HU-Care conference at Hanbat National
University concerning efforts to encourage green growth in the United States and
Korea. HUCARE is an organization dedicated to bringing together experts from
both the applied sciences and the humanities to discuss policy issues. Pastreich
spoke about American innovations in energy policy.
3E Cafe International Conference
ETRI (Electronic Telecommunications Research Institute) Daejeon
October 29, 2009
The Asia Institute”¯s 3E Cafe hosted an international seminar via video conference
that brought together students from Tsinghua University in China, Tsukuba
University in Japan and the Solbridge International School of Business in Daejeon.
The discussion concerned efforts at the local level to address environmental issues.
3E refers to environment, energy and economy, the primary concerns of human
civilization today. ETRI (Electronic Telecommunications Research Institute)
allowed us to use their cutting-edge facilities for the event.
The Asia Institute featured in INFLO Magazine
October, 2009
INFLO, a leading Korean journal on logistics and trade, featured the Asia Institute
in its October edition. The article spoke of Asia Institute¢®.s increasing global role
and its contribution to the reinvention of the Korean research institute.
Visit of Daedeok Innopolis CEO Kang to King Saud University
October 25-28, 2009
Daedeok Innopolis”¯ CEO Gyedoo Kang travelled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to
present a talk at an international symposium on innovation organized by King Saud
University. The visit was organized by the Program Director of Asia Institute”¯s East
Asia Middle East Initiative, Dr. Mezyad Alterkawi. CEO Kang is pursuing closer
collaboration with Saudi Arabia in science and technology.
Article on Biotechnology Initiative Director Alp Malazgirt appears in Hello DD,
Korea”¯s leading HI-tech newspaper.
October 20, 2009
http://www.hellodd.com/Kr/DD_News/Article_View.asp?Mark=29000&Midx=1
Pastreich speaks about G20 at Asia-Europe Perspective Forum
October 22, 2009
Director Pastreich addressed the emerging cooperative relationship between Korea
and India in a response paper presented at the conference “°G20 and Overcoming the
Global Financial Crisis in Asia: Strategies for Growth, Development and
Prosperity” organized by the Asia-Europe Perspective Forum. Pastreich placed
emphasis on the positive role India is playing in bringing integration without great
power rivalry in the region.
Pastreich discusses action plan for Ecocity Daejeon with Korean Federation of
Environmental Movements (KFEM)
October 21, 2009
Director Pastreich spoke with core members of the Korean Federation of
Environmental Movements (KFEM) in Daejeon to discuss his vision of Daejeon as
an ecocity and the ideas promoted by Richard Register, President of Ecocity
Builders.
Visit of King Saud University Faculty to SolBridge International School of
Business
October 13-16, 2009
Professor Waheed A. Al-Masry and Professor Professor Mezyed Alterkawi of King
Saud University visited the Asia Institute and the Daedeok Research cluster to
establish closer links for business and research. The visit included trips to Daedeok
Innopolis and the Korea Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology.
Article on the 3E Cafe appears in Asia Pacific Business and Technology Report
October 1, 2009
The recent international 3E Cafe organized by SolBridge students under the aegis of
the Asia Institute was featured in the Asia Pacific Business and Technology Report.
The article details the efforts of SolBridge students to form a network for
cooperation with students around the world to address the challenges of
environment, energy and economy. In particular the August international student
conference featuring students from SolBridge, KAIST, Tsukuba University and
other institutions was highlighted in the article.
http://www.biztechreport.com/story/234-3e-caf%C3%A9-daejeon-korea
Director Pastreich attended the Science and Technology in Society Forum
Kyoto, Japan
October 3-6, 2009
Director Pastreich attended the Science and Technology in Society Forum in Kyoto,
Japan, October 3-6, 2009. This event brought together leaders in business and
technology from around the world for an in-depth discussion of the state of
technology and the prospects for the future. This year’s theme was “Energy and the
Environment” and was attended by world leaders including Kan Naoto, Japan’s
Minister for National Strategy and Special Officer of the Cabinet for economic,
scientific and technological policy, of the Hatoyama administration.
The STS Forum is led by Mr. Koji Omi, a leader in Japanese science policy.
3E Forum
September 22, 2009
Shenzhen, China
The 3E Forum for discussions on the environment, energy and the economy
between China, Japan and Korea will meet in Shenzhen, China, to discuss closer
collaboration in environmental technologies. This meeting follows on the Tunza
Conference in Daejeon and anticipates the debate at the Copenhagen Conference.
The Asia Institute Hosts Dr. Yong Rak Lee
President of Heat Transfer R&D Ltd.
September 18, 2009
The Asia Institute hosted Dr. Yong-Nak Lee, President of Heat Transfer R&D, on
the occasion of his visit to the Daedeok research cluster.
Dr. Yong-Nak Lee has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of
Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL and is former President of KSEA, Inc
(Korean-American Scientists and Engineers in America). Dr. Lee is a leading figure
in the fields of
energy delivery systems and green energy technology. He has served as
senior advisor to Daewoo Company and holds many patents on heat
transfer technology.
He has recently been appointed by the Korea Government
Agency (MEST) to coordinate the Energy Policy Panel for a long range
energy need and development.
Director Pastreich delivers talk on Obama Administration’s environmental
policy
“Technological Innovation Strategy for Green Growth” Seminar
Science and Techonology Policy Institute and Ministry of Science and
Technology
Seoul, Korea
September 10, 2009
Director Pastreich delivered a talk entitled “The Development of Green
Technologies in the United States: Federal and State Strategies” at the international
seminar “Technological Innovation Strategy for Green Growth” sponsored by
the Science and Techonology Policy Institute and Ministry of Science and
Technology. Pastreich was joined by Xavier Leflaive, Priniciple Administrator of
the OECD’s Environment Directorate and Takao Kashiwagi, Professor of the Tokyo
Institute of Technology and leading figure in Japanese energy policy.
Pastreich participates in international confernce
“°Green Korea 2009: Green Growth and Cooperation: Policy Mix andIndustry”
Seoul, Korea
September 9-10, 2009
Emanuel Pastreich was part of a panel discussion on September
9 concerning “Innovation and R&D Strategies for Green Growth”
The panel was part of the international conference “Green Korea 2009” sponsored by
The Presidential Committee on Green Growth (PCGG)
The United Nations
The National Research Council for Economics, Humanities, and Social
Sciences
Confronted with global warming caused by increasing emission of
greenhouse gases and with the depletion of energy resources, a growing
number of countries around the world have been exploring new growth
strategies. Assuch, starting last year Korea has set “®low-carbon green
growth”¯ as the key growth strategy: The Korean government is trying to
go beyond “®passive”¯ adjustment to climate change and depletion of
energy resources, to create new markets and new jobs through green
growth strategy, and, based on these efforts, to explore the sources
of new growth engines which will facilitate sustainable development.
The Conference was begun with a speech by Prime Minister Han Seung-Soo and Senor
Fellow at the JFK Belfer Center at Harvard University, Dr. Paula Dobriansky. The six
sessions were
(1) green growth and water industry,
(2) challenges and strategies for green-energy society,
(3) role of manufacturing for green growth,
(4) land-use and transportation policy,
(5) institutional and legislative issues in green growth, and
(6) innovation and R&D strategies for green growth.
Director Pastreich Appointed to Advisory Board
ACTS
Daejeon Korea
August 25, 2009
Director Pastreich will serve from this September as a member of the advisory board for
ACTS, the center for cultural technologies that strives to combine Daedeok’s advantage in
IT with its cultural assets. Pastreich will be advising ACTS concerning its current
internationalization strategy. At current, the Asia Institute is directing a film in
conjunction with ACTS about the 3E Forum.
The 3E Cafe international meeting
Daejeon, Korea
August 19-22, 2009
Youth from Korea, China, Japan and other nations met in break out sessions from the
UNEP Tunza Conference to hold the first international 3E Cafe (environment, energy,
economy) in Daejeon. Three students from the 3E Cafe in Tsukuba, Japan, visited Daejeon
for three days for this conference. Richard Register, President of Ecocity Builders
(Oakland, California, USA), the man who invented the term “ecocity” delivered a talk and
participated in a discuss of the 3E Cafe held at Daedeok Innopolis the evening of August
Biotechnology Initiative in the News
August 19, 2009
The Asia Institute’s program director for the Biotechnology Initiative, Dr. Alp Malazgirt of
SolBridge, was featured in an interview with Korea IT Times Magazine. The article
describes Dr. Malazgirt’s unique approach to innovation and his plans for Daedeok
Innopolis.
http://www.koreaittimes.com/story/4703/streamlining-technological-commercialization-
daejeon
Director Pastreich delivers Keynote Address
United Nations Environment Program, Tunza Conference for Children and Youth
on the Environment
Daejeon, Korea
August 17, 2009
Director Pastreich delivered the keynote address for the international session on water at
the United Nations Environment Programme’s Tunza Conference for Children and Youth
in Daejeon, Korea. The talk stressed the role of young people in working on the issue of
water and is directly linked to Pastreich’s work on the Water Group to consider carefully
issues about water security in East Asia. This presentation was part of the Asia Institute’s
effort to support this effort to promote globlal cooperation on environmental issues under
the auspices of the United Nations.
City of Palo Alto takes up the Asia Institute’s Proposal
The Language of Climate Change
August 5, 2009
The Asia Institute’s project to encourage the formation of an international ecocity
coalition has produced results in Palo Alto, California, home of Stanford University. The
city of Palo Alto has posted a summary of its best practices in Russian and Chinese
language on its website as a means of encouraging the diffusion of policy. This effort to
internationalize environmental efforts at the local level and make them acceptable has
been central to Asia Institute’s work. The project was funded through a grant from the
Korea Institute for Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIMGAM).
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/environment/news/details.asp?NewsID=1307&TargetID=59
Dr. Mezyad Alterkawi takes over as program director for the East Asia Middle East
Initiative.
July 2, 2009
Dr. Mezyad Alterkawi, CEO of the Riyadh Technology Incubation Center in Saudi
Arabia, has agreed to take on the role of program director for the East Asia Middle East
Initiative at the Asia Institute. In this role he will bring new leadership with an emphasis
on the cooperation between science parks in the Middle East and East Asia, his field of
expertise. Dr. Alterkawi replaces Dr. Fahad Altouraif, Vice President for Mergers &
Acquisitions at NCB Capital, the primary investment bank associated with Aramco. Dr.
Altourif will be returning to his primary work after establishing the East Asia Middle East
Initiative.
Dr. Mezyad Alterkawi has served as the CEO of RTIC (Riyadh Technology Incubation
Center:http://rtic.ksu.edu.sa) at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia since 2007. RTIC is a
leading center in the Middle East for the development of advanced technologies and will
form the core of the Riyadh Techno Valley, a next generation science park to open in 2010
under Dr. Alterkawi”¯s leadership. At present, RTIC serves as astate-of-the-arttechnology
incubator on the campus of King Saud Unviersity that encourages and supports innovation
and entrepreneurship locally and throughout the Middle East. King Saud University, with
its full range of colleges and educational resources,supports the incubator with programs
in the science, engineering, medical, and business areas.
Riyadh Technology Incubation Center (RTIC) is also a critical part of the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia”¯s efforts to form a knowledge-based economy.
Dr. Alterkawi works as an associate professor in King Saud University”¯s College of
Engineering. With a Ph.D. in urban and regional planning from Texas A&M University
(1991), Dr. Alterkawi has in-depth training in the technical, economic and social factors
critical to science parks and long-term growth in technology. He plays a central role in
forming science policy in Saudi Arabia, working with business, government and
academia. Dr. Alterkawi is also an important figure globally in the establishment of
global strategies for science parks and technology incubators. He is widely known for his
active promotion of closer ties between Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world, especially
East Asia. His article “°Saudi Arabia and South Korea: Partnership for Prosperity” puts
forth a vision of a true win-win partnership between East Asia and the Middle East.
Asia Institute Forum
Myungja Kim, Ph.D.
Chairman, Green Korea 21
June 30, 2009
Dr. Myungja Kim, former Minister of the Environment and assembywoman, serves as the
chairman of Green Korea 21, a leading thinktank working on environmental issues in
Korea.
Dr. Kim spoke on the critical subject of “°Green Growth in Asia: New strategies for
Business” at the monthly Asia Institute Forum. Her talk marks the launch of the Asia
Institute’s new environment-centered research project for business.
Malazgirt takes over as Program Director for Biotechnology Initiative
Pastreich assumes position of adjunct researcher at KRIBB
June 15, 2009
As part of the second phase of the Asia Institute’s work with KRIBB (the Korea Research
Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology), Alp Malazgirt, professional entrepreneur and
technology specialist serving currently as associate professor at SolBridge, will take over
from Dr. Ian Simon as program director for the Biotechnology Initiative. Director
Pastreich will also assume the position of adjunct researcher at KRIBB. Both will work
together on the next stage in KRIBB’s internationalization
Dr. Kamran Eshraghian joins the Asia Institute as Senior Associate
Distinguished Professor
World Class University Program
Chungbuk University, Korea
June 9, 2009
Dr. Eshraghian is best known in international arena as one of the fathers of CMOS VLSI
(Very Large Scale Integration) having influenced two generation of researchers in both
academia and industry in silicon chip design. He has held over 40 patents and co-authored
six textbooks including the classic text “°Principles of CMOS VLSI Design: a systems
perspective” used by over 800 universities since its publication in 1984. The text has been
translated into 15 languages including Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Persian and
Greek. He is the Chairman of Board of Directors of Innovation Labs and was the holder of
Inaugural Ferrero Family Chair in Electrical Engineering at University of California,
Merced prior to his move to Chungbuk National University, Korea, as the Distinguished
Professor, World Class University (WCU) program. He has founded six High Technology
companies, providing intimate link between University research and industry.
He obtained his PhD., MEngSc., and BTech., degrees from the University of Adelaide,
South Australia. In 2004 he was awarded a Dr.-Ing e.h., (Doctor of Engineering) from the
University of Ulm, Germany, for his research into integration of nanoelectronics with that
of light wave technology – thus creating a new design domain for future intelligent
Systems on Chip (iSoC) technologies. His academic genealogy links him to J J Thompson
the discoverer of electron and Noble Laureate and as far back to Issac Newton (1668).
In 1979, he joined the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the
University of Adelaide, South Australia, after spending some ten years with Philips
Research, both in Europe and Australia. In 1994, he was invited to take up the Foundation
Chair of Computer, Electronics and Communications Engineering in Western Australia,
and became the Dean of School of Engineering and Mathematics and Distinguished
University Professor and subsequently became the Director of Electron Science Research
Institute. In 2004, he founded ELabs as part of his vision for horizontal integration of
nanochemistry and nanoelectronics with those of bio- and photon-based technologies, thus
creating a new design domain for future intelligent System on System (iSoS) research. He
has lectured widely, been keynote speaker, and presented over 200 workshops in large
scale integrated and multi-technology Systems on Chip (SoC) systems.
Indo-Korean Business and Policy Forum
June 6-7, 2009
Seoul, Korea
The Asia Institute”¯s Korea-India Science and Technology Initiative will teamed up
with The Indo – Korean Business and Policy Forum to host the India-Korea
Business Development Meet on Information and Communications Technologies
(ICT) June 10, 2009 . The event was well attended by communications experts.
Talks concerned strategies for enhancing cooperation between two countries”¯
information and communication industries and seeking out possible strategies for
collaboration. The forum held a special meaning inlight of the Comprehensive
Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)between the two countries which
is expected to be signed soon and willboost business relations, especially in IT
sector.
Leading IT specialists from Korea and India will take the podium. Dr. Dong Wha
Kum, President of Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and Dr. John
Endicott, president of Woosong University and vice chancellor of the SolBridge
International School of Business delivered opening speeches. Specialists in ICT
technology and policy from business, government and research will present their
suggestions for further businesscollaboration in the ICT sector. Mr. N. K.
Goyal, President of the Communications and Manufacturing Association of India
delivered a tlak on opportunities in the ICTE sector. Director Pastreich spoke about
the importance of IT for the environment.
Report on international collaboration in biotechnology for Korea Institute for
Bioscience and Biotechnology completed.
June 1, 2009
Daejeon, Korea
Director Pastreich, and Dr. Ian Simon of the Science and Technology Policy
Institute in Seoul, presented a comprehensive report on international collaboration
to the Korea Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology detailing
strategies for more intense international collaboration in this field.
The report entitled “Approaches to international collaboration in Korean
biotechnology” was submitted to KRIBB’s Biotech Policy Research Institute on
June 1 to serve as reference for KRIBB and other institutes in their efforts to expand
international collaboration.
Director Pastreich speaks on the importance of ecocities in China
Global Forum on Human Settlements
Shenzhen China
June 12, 2009-05-29
The International Association of Science Parks
International Convention in Daejeon
May, 2009
The International Assocation of Science Parks will work together with the Asia
Institute to organize an international conference on the topic of “Global Green
Growth” right here in Daejeon. The conference will bring together leading figures
in science and technology from around the world. Director Pastreich welcomes
suggestions and proposals.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCIENCE PARKS
May 23- 26, 2010
GLOBAL GREEN GROWTH
International Association of Science Parks
IASP XXVII DAEDEOK
Daejeon, Korea
The 27th World Conference of the International Association of Science Parks
(IASP) will be held in the Daedeok research cluster in Daejeon, Korea.one of
Asia”¯s leading centers for innovation. IASP will focus on the multidimensional
problem of responding to climate change and reimagining the economies, the
communities and the manufacturing infrastructures of the world in the face of this
unprecedented challenge.
Under the rubric of “°Global Green Growth” IASP XXVII Daedeok will bring
together the full range of IASP members, complemented by a select group of
experts in green technologies conversant on climate change to engage in a broad
discussion of how science parks can serve as the vanguard in proposing viable
solutions to climate change.
IASP 27 will take up the mandate of Copenhagen 15 (the United Nations Climate
Change Conference) for a drastic reduction in emissions and the establishment of a
broad range of sustainable development initiatives. Science parks contain within
them the entire range of technologies (bio, nano, nuclear, and IT) required to fully
implement a new paradigm of green growth. The question to be addressed at IASP
XXVII Daedeok is how those capabilities can be creatively employed in an
effective manner.
IASP has a special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the
United Nations, placing it in the position to serve as the sounding broad on a global
scale for the effective response to Copenhagen 15. The innovation that forms a core
value of IASP will be much demanded in our efforts to respond rapidly to
Copenhagen”¯s prescriptions for change.
Science parks also can serve as model ecocities that can quickly employ the
technologies they possess to transform their own environments into models both for
the countries in which they are located and the world as a whole. For this reason,
green growth offers a metaphor that will take full advantage of the IASP special
status to play a transformative role. In a word, IASP XXVI Daedeok will serves as
an opportunity to sound out how the rubber will meet the road in implementing
Copenhagen and how science parks can effectively cooperate in this critical
enterprise.
IASP is the worldwide network of Science and Technology Parks that connects the
administrators and researchers within research clusters across the globe together so
that they can operate more effectively in a global economy.
A Science Park is an organization managed by professionals with specialized
knowledge in technology and science whose main aim is to increase the wealth of
its community by promoting the culture of innovation and the competitiveness of its
associated businesses and knowledge-based institutions.
Director Pastreich serves on the steering committee for IASP 2010.
The Green Growth Forum
May 29, 2009
Daejeon, Korea
Members of the Green Growth Forum met to discuss progress in efforts to introduce
green technologies in Daejeon. Three speakers spoke at length about recent projects
involving green innovation in construction and water treatment.
Asia Institute, Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety and the Indian Embassy to host
International Seminar on Nuclear Power in Asia
June, 2010
International Seminar on Nuclear Power Hosted by the Asia Institute, the Korea
Institute for Nuclear Safety and the Embassy of India.
Dr. Yoon-Soo Kim
Managing Director & Country Manager
Bank of New York Mellon, Korea
SolBridge International School of Business
May 28, 2009
“Global Financial Crisis and Its Impact”
Dr. Yoon-Soo Kim, an old hand in the Korean financial world, delivered an
insightful lecture on the implications of the current economic crisis for Korea and
the world.
3E Forum in Daejeon
Daejeon Convention Center
May 13, 2009
The Asia Institute organized the first
international 3E (environment, energy
and economy) Forum featuring leading
Asian scholars on the environment at the
International Conference on Innovation
Clusters (ICIC).
The forum was led by Dr. Ji-won Yang,
Vice President of KAIST and expert in
environmental technology.
The 3E Forum (energy, the environment
and the economy) was started among
researchers at Tsukuba University and
the research institutes that make up the
Tsukuba Cluster in 2007. Experts in the
3E Forum discussed how the researchers
in that cluster could improve
collaboration and effectively use their
technologies to make Tsukuba itself a
leading center for environmental
sustainability.
At almost the same time, Daejeon launched the Daejeon Green Growth Forum, a
group of researchers at KAIST and other research institutes in Daejeon, Korea’s
innovation cluster, to consider the same issues. In the world’s first international 3E
Forum, experts from Japan, Korea and now the Zhongguancun cluster around
Tsinghua University in Beijing, met to discuss how Korea, China and Japan can
more closely coordinate their efforts to achieve low-carbon sustainable growth
through intense cooperation. Their efforts were recognized at the summit meeting
of science ministers from China, Japan and Korea held in Tokyo on May 25 when
the assembled ministers pledged closer collaboration in the environmental
sciences.
This 3E Forum will be followed by a 3E Forum for youth to be held in Daejeon
on August 20 at the time of the UN Environmental Programme’s Tunza
Environment Conference. the United Nations Environment Programme will hold
its Tunza Environment Conference for children and youth in Daejeon for the first
time, a sign of Daejeon’s central role in environmental policy. All of these efforts
are leading up to the Copenhagen Environment Conference in December at which
the nations of Asia and the world will consider future policy on the environment
and the economy. The first international meeting of the 3E Forum will be an
essential step towards that goal.
“The Executive Bridge”
The Asia Institute Student Conference
May 13, 2009
The Asia Institute will hold its first
student conference “The Executive
Bridge” addressing the direct concerns
of young people in this age of rapid
economic and technological change.
Students will learn about networking,
job opportunities and resume skills from
George Whitfield, senior director of
Halcyon Search International, Tom
Coyner, president of Soft Landing
Consulting and Peter Lynn, vice
president of Samsung SDS. “The
Executive Bridge” will be held at the
same time as the International
Conference on Innovation Clusters, an
event bringing together thirty CEOs
from around the world.
Mr. Olivier Guilluy
President of Lafarge Plasterboard, Korea
SolBridge International School of Business
April 20, 2009
SolBridge’s Corporate Advisory Council Members Mr. Oliver Guilluy,
President of Lafarge Plasterboard, Korea, spoke about his compan
‘s experience with environmental policies in a compelling talk entitled,
“Green Development: How Global warming and necessity to cut CO2 will
impact the construction industry?”
Asia Institute Forum
April 15, 2009
“Strategies for Developing Technology in a New
Business Environment: Where do we go from
here?”
Kamran Eshraghian, Ph.D.
Visiting Scholar, Chungbuk University
Dr. Kamran Eshraghian, famed technology
entrepreneur, presented a paper entitled
“Strategies for Developing Technology in a New
Business Environment: Where do we go from
here?” at the third Asia Institute Forum.
Dr. Eshraghian is the founder and president of
Eshraghian Laboratories Pty Ltd (ELabs), a virtual
platform for cutting-edge research into nano-based
and micro-based technologies. Dr. Eshraghian is
best known in the international arena as the
“grandfather” of CMOS VLSI Design.
Dr Eshraghian, a distinguished world expert in the
field of Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI)
systems and circuits, has held over 40 patents and
co-authored 5 textbooks. His achievements include
pioneering research work in VLSI technology
encapsulated in the standard text Principles of
CMOS VLSI Design.
Third Asia Institute Forum
Pastreich talks about Green Growth Forum
Seoul Rotary Club
Seoul, Korea
April 8, 2009
Director Pastreich spoke about the Daejeon Green
Growth Forum and his recent trip to the United
States and Japan with senior business leaders at the
Seoul Rotary Club. His talk encompassed the full
range of possibilities for economic development
based on environmental technologies and the new
overtures in Korea for international cooperation.
Pastreich Discusses United Nations
Environment Programme and 3E Forum for
Youth Conferences in Daejeon
United Nations Environment Programme
Offices
Seoul, Korea
April 1, 2009
Director Pastreich visited the United Nations
Environment Programme in Seoul Korea to meet
with Programme Coordinator Ju Youn Kang and
Manager Jeon Hyunjin and discuss the Asia
Institute’s planned 3E (environment, energy and
economy) Conference for Youth that will coincide
with the 2009 Tunza International Children”¯s
Conference on the Environment to be held in
Daejeon, Korea from the 17 to 20 August 2009.
This conference will draw young people from
around the world to discuss possible responses to
the environmental challenges of our age. The Asia
Institute plans to hold its own international
conference in coordination with this historic event.
The 2009 UN Tunza Conference will be the only
opportunity for young people to offer their opinion
at the Copenhagen Conference in December 2009.
Director Pastreich discusses Carbon Trading in East Asia
International Conference on Environment
Management, Calcutta, India
March 29, 2009
Director Pastreich traveled to Calcutta, India to
present a paper on Korea’s Green Growth Policies
at the International Conference on Environment
Management organized by the Department of
Business Management, Calcutta University..” This
presentation was part of the direct dialogue
between policy programs in Korea and India
initiated by the Daejeon Green Growth Forum and
the Korea-India Business and Technology Initiative
of the Asia Institute.
Pastreich also visited the Bilra Institute for Management Technology in Delhi to
discuss future cooperation.
Pastreich Proposes Strategy for Korean Economy in 2009
Daedeok Innopolis Forum,
Daejeon, Korea
March 19, 2009
Director Pastreich joined a panel of experts on the
economy to discuss “The Global Financial Crisis:
Strategies for Korea’s Survival” led by Dr. Koo-
Hyun Jung of the Samsung Economic Research
Institute. Pastreich argued that Korea must
emphasize its strengths: institutional flexibility, a
culture of adaptation, skill in combining
technologies and the willingness of Koreans to
work throughout the world in challenging
environments that Americans,
Europeans and Japanese will not. Pastreich emphasized the importance of climate
change to Korea’s strategy. The Daedeok Innopolis Forum is the primary regular
debate on Korean science policy in Daejeon.
Senior Researcher Dr.Bigman talks about Currency and Trade
Korea Institute for International Economic Policy
March 18, 2009
Research Director Dr. David Bigman presented a comprehensive assessment of
the factors determining competitiveness with attention to currency, finance and
trade as part of the Asia Institute’s efforts to highlight contemporary challenges to
the nations of Asia. The seminar was hosted by Korea’s leading institute on trade
and economics, the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy.
Senior Researcher Bigman addresses the Food Crisis
Korea Development Institute, Seoul
March 18, 2009
Research Director Dr. David Bigman described the confluence of economic, trade,
currency and supply factors that combined to create the food crisis of 2008 in a
special seminar held at the Korea Development Institute in Seoul. The talk
outlined the complex factors underlying unexpected rises and falls in commodity
prices and their implications for consumers and for the least developed nations in
general. Dr. Bigman closed with a consideration of the risk of such an explosion
in food prices taking place in the near future. Dr. Bigman suggested that such a
danger remains significant.
Pastreich Talks about Contemporary Asia and
Climate Change
The Nautilus Institute, Paju, Korea
March 16, 2009
Director Pastreich participated in a two – day
conference organized by the Nautilus Institute of
Korea bringing together experts from Korea, China,
Japan, the United States and Australia to discuss
the implications of climate change for global
security held in Paju, Korea. The conference
stressed the need for a comprehensive response to
the overwhelming challenges posed by current
environmental trends.
Mr. Thomas O’Reilly
Managing Director and Chairman
Rockwell Automation China, Ltd.
March 13, 2009
Mr. O’Reilly, an expert in international business,
described his personal experiences with business in
China in his talk, “Listen, Think, and Solve: The
experience of Rockwell Automation in the rapid
growth market of China.”
Dr. Sang-Ki Rhee
Senior Researcher
Korea Research Institute for Bioscience and
Biotechnology
March 11, 2009
Former President and Senior Research Fellow at
the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience &
Biotechnology (KRIBB) spoke about new
developments in Korean biotechnology for
SolBridge students and faculty.
Pastreich delivers Keynote Address on Eco-
friendly Cities Conference on Green Growth
Cities in Korea
Mokwon University, Daejeon, Korea
March 11, 2009
Director Pastreich joined Mayor Seong-Hyo Park
in launching a wide-ranging discussion on concrete
policies for transforming the city of Daejeon into
an environmentally sound urban environment
through concrete policies over the next five years.
The discussion covered successful efforts by local
government around the world to create sustainable
communities.
Corporate Advisory Council
Asia Institute
March 12, 2009
Business leaders from around the world gathered at
the SolBridge International School of Business for
a discussion of contemporary economic issues.
Dr. Steven McLaughlin Represents Georgia
Tech at MOU Signing with SolBridge for
Cooperation in Teaching and Research
March 5, 2009
The Vice Provost for International Initiatives of the
Georgia Institute of Technology, Dr. Steven
McLaughlin, visited SolBridge International
School of Business to sign a MOU (memorandum
of understanding) for future cooperation including
joint degrees with SolBridge and other possible
collaboration in research.
Senior Researcher Dr.Bigman
on Food Security
Asia Institute Forum
March 5, 2009
Senior Researcher Dr. David Bigman led a
discussion of contemporary food security in Asia in
light of the challenges of climate change and water
shortages at the monthly Asia Institute Forum. The
talk included leading experts from Daejeon and Dr.
Steven McLaughlin, vice provost for International
Initiatives, who was visiting SolBridge
International School of Business.
Pastreich Proposal for “Green” Post-
Earthquake Sichuan Enacted
Heihu Town, Sichuan
February, 2009
Director Pastreich co-authored with John Feffer,
editor of Foreign Policy in Focus, a proposal to
rebuild the towns in Sichuan damaged in the
2008 earthquake as ecocities. The concrete
proposals have been put into practice.
Pastreich’s article was published in Chinese on July 3, 2008 by China News
(http://www.chinanews.com.cn/gn/news/2008/07-03/1300922.shtml) and
subsequently covered in the newsletter of China’s renowned environmental group
Friends of Nature (FON). Friends of Nature then made a formal proposal to the
One Foundation in November of 2008 for a “green school” reconstruction project
for Heihu Town in Mao County, Sichuan. The new building will be a model for
environmentally sustainable construction in China. For more information, see
(http://www.onefoundation.cn/html/79/n-479.html).
Director Pastreich to Washington, D.C. and
Palo Alto Center for Strategic and
International Studies & Stanford University
February 16-21, 2009
Director Pastreich visited the United States with
Vice President Ji-Won Yang of KAIST to discuss
future cooperation on environmental issues,
particularly as part of the eco-city Coalition
proposed by the Daejeon Green Growth Forum.
Vice President Yang and Director Pastreich spoke about the activities of the
Daejeon Green Growth Forum at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
(CSIS) on February 17th. This event at Washington, D.C.¢®.s leading center for
public policy was well attended by policymakers, especially in light of the
concurrent visit of Secretary of State Clinton to Tokyo and Seoul.
The two also met with Dr. David Steinberg of Georgetown University, a leading
expert in Korean studies, Kevin Doak of Georgetown University, John Feffer, co-
editor of Foreign Policy in Focus, and Mike Mochizuki of George Washington
University.
The two also spoke at length with Mr. Kyle Danish of Van Ness Feldman, an
expert on current environmental policy and a strong supporter of contemporary
environmental policy.
The two visited Stanford University and the city of Palo Alto where they met with
Mayor Peter Drekmeier of Palo Alto to discuss cooperation with Asia Institute,
KAIST and the city of Daejeon as part of a proposed consortium of ecocities. That
meeting was followed by meetings with faculty members at Stanford University,
including Professors Barton Thompson and Jeffrey Koseff, co-directors of
Stanford University’s Woods Institute for the Environment to enhancefuture
cooperation on environmental technology.
Director Pastreich also visited the University of California, Merced, where he
spoke about the efforts of the Asia Institute in Daejeon and discussed possible
cooperation on the eco-city consortium.
First Asia Institute Forum
“The Current Economic Crisis and its Implications for Technology in
Korea”
January 29, 2009
SolHeim Club
SolBridge International School of Business
The Asia Institute held a discussion on the impact
of the current economic crisis on science and
technology at the starlight lounge of the SolHeim
Club at the SolBridge International School of
Business. The forum had as guest members Dr. Ian
Simon of the Science and Policy Research Institute
(a member of Asia Institute’s “Biotechnology
Initiative,” Dr.Ki-Ho Yi, director of the Nautilus
Institute at Seoul and Jung-Soo Chang, editor-in-
chief of the Hangyoreh Newspaper.
Important figures from six major research institutes and three universities joined
in a thoughtful discussion of the future of science and technology in a period of
global financial uncertainty. Dr. Ryol-Liu Jang of KRIBB stressed the importance
of promoting the awareness of science among average citizens in Korea. Dr.In-
Soon Jang, president of the Daedeok Club and former president of KAERI, spoke
of the importance of an overarching vision or metaphor that makes the value of
science evident to policymakers. Dr. Chang stressed the importance of creative
use of system convergence as a strategy for growth. The 15 researchers present
agreed on the need for collaboration on future efforts to forge alliances for future
cooperation.
Members of Daejeon Green Growth Forum Visit Japan
January 17-22, 2009
Tsukuba, Japan
Three members of the Daejeon Green Growth Forum, Ji-Won Yang vice president
of KAIST (and Chairman of the Green Growth Forum), Sang-hyeok Yoo,
Woosong University professor, and Emanuel Pastreich, director of the Asia
Institute, visited Tsukuba, Japan to discuss future collaboration. The visit was
related to an initiative being considered to make Daejeon, Tsukuba and Stanford
the center of a planned Ecocity Consortium that would span Asia. As one of Asia’s
largest research cluster, Tsukuba representatives have expressed interest in closer
collaboration.
The three representatives first met with Dr. Inouye Isao,
special assistant to the President of Tsukuba University and
chairman of the Tsukuba 3E Forum. The 3E Forum is a group
of experts in the Tsukuba research cluster who meet for
regular conferences to discuss their research work concerning
the environment. The 3E Forum focuses on low-carbon urban
strategies and has a similar imperative to that of the Daejeon
Green Growth Forum. Professor Inouye expressed strong
support for the efforts of the Daejeon Green Growth Forum
and promised close cooperation. Moreover, Professor Inouye
pledged to introduce our efforts to others in the Tsukuba
research community. Other member of the 3E Forum,
Professors Utsumi Motoo and Ezura Hiroshi of Tsukuba
University, also attended.
Chairman Yang
and Mr. Honiden
at Tsukuba City
Hall
The following day, the team of representatives visited
Tsukuba City hall where they met with Honiden Taku, who
serves as the head of Mayor Ichihara Kenichi’s office. Mr.
Honiden expressed his great interest in the proposal for
cooperation on environmental issues between the cities and
drew attention to a previous agreement of October 16, 1999
for economic, cultural and scientific cooperation that had been
signed between Daejeon and Tsukuba. He relayed the general
enthusiasm of the Mayor’s office for the proposal. He also
spoke of the role played by the Tsukuba which also brings
together figures from government, academia and business.
Members of delegation at
National Institute for
Environmental Studies
The following day, the team visited Japan’s
National Institute for Environmental Studies for a
meeting with Dr. Yasuko Kameyama, Senior
Researcher of the Center for Global Environmental
Research. The discussion concerned shared
concerns about environmental issues in Asia and
global strategies for responding to global warming.
The Daejeon Green Growth Forum agreed to
pursue a closer relationship with the National
Institute for Environmental Studies as part of its
larger international strategy.
Professor Murakami and
Dr. Yang Shake Hands
The final day of the visit consisted of a visit to the
RIKEN Bioresource Center in Tsukuba, a global
repository for genetic and laboratory resources. The
team met with Dr. Yuichi Kobata, the Director of
the Bioresource Center, and Dr. Masatomo
Kobayashi, an expert in environmental
biotechnology working on new technologies for
reforestation. The trip served as an opportunity to
cement close relations between both major research
institutes and local government in the central
technology clusters of Korea and Japan: Daejeon
and Tsukuba. It will be followed up by close
discussions concerning exchanges by researchers,
members of governments, and ordinary citizens.
Pastreich and Nakamura Attend Daedeok Innopolis Reception
Daedeok Innopolis
January 20, 2009
Director Pastreich and Toraaki Nakamura, Program Director for Korea-Japan
Environmental Policy Initiative, attended the New Year’s Reception of the
Daedeok Innopolis, the center for advanced research in Korea. Pastreich and
Nakamura first met with President Gye-Du Kang of Daedeok Innopolis to discuss
future efforts to engage with the rest of Asia concerning Daedeok Innopolis’ future
development.
Pastreich and Nakamura also met with Congressman Sang-Min Lee and Minister
of Knowledge Economy Youn-Ho Lee. The topics brought up by the Asia
Institute included Korea’s new strategies for dealing with economic uncertainty
and science policy and the most effective means of encouraging international
cooperation.
Pastreich and Nakamura meet with
Daedeok Innopolis’ President Kang
Pastreich and Nakamura with
Congressman Sang-Min Lee
President Endicott Signs MOU with Korea
Institute for Nuclear Safety
Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety
January 20, 2009
Asia Institute Senior Associate, and president of
Woosong University, Dr. John Endicott delivered a
talk on the “Limited Nuclear Weapons Free Zone
and Nuclear Safety” at the Korea Institute for
Nuclear Safety on January 9. The talk stressed the
importance of international cooperation and a
broader vision of security and technology. Dr.
Endicott’s talk followed by the launch of a
cooperative effort in business and policy. Dr.
Endicott joined with President Dr.Chol-ho Yoon,
president of the Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety
in signing an MOU for future efforts.
The agreement will provide for SolBridge International School of Business to
train researchers at KINS in international business practice and for KINS to offer
KINS researchers business courses. The Asia Institute will also engage in joint
research projects with KINS as part of this effort to broaden perspectives on
international relations today.
Pastreich Visits Japan to discuss cooperation on
Environmental Technologies
January, 2009
Director Pastreich will accompany Dr. Ji-Won
Yang, Vice President of KAIST, on a visit to
Tokyo, Japan to discuss possible collaboration with
Japanese institutions in environmental policy and
environmental technological development. This
effort is linked to the recently launched “Daejeon
Green Growth Forum” organized in part by
Director Pastreich and recently sponsored by
Korea’s Blue House and the Ministry of the
Environment.
President Endicott Signs MOU with Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety
Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety
January 9, 2009
Senior Associate, and president of Woosong
University, John Endicott delivered a talk on the
“Limited Nuclear Weapons Free Zone and Nuclear
Safety” at the Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety on
January 9. The talk stressed the importance of
international cooperation and a broader vision of
security and technology. Dr. Endicott’s talk
followed by the launch of a cooperative effort in
business and policy. Dr. Endicott joined with
President Chol-Ho Yoon, president of the Korea
Institute for Nuclear Safety in signing an MOU for
future efforts.
The agreement will provide for SolBridge International School of Business to
train researchers at KINS in international business practice and for KINS to offer
KINS researchers business courses. The Asia Institute will also engage in joint
research projects with KINS as part of this effort to broaden perspectives on
international relations today.
Director Pastreich Appointed as Member of Chungnam Province’s
International Relations Committee
December 26, 2008
Director Pastreich will serve from 2009 as a
member of the International Relations Committee
for the province of Chungnam in Korea. Pastreich
served previously as advisor to the governor of
Chungnam. In this role, Pastreich will help direct
Chungnam’s international engagement and efforts
to draw foreign investment and establish
international alliances throughout the world for
further economic development. Chungnam is one
of Korea’s most advanced industrial cluster and the
home to the Yellow Sea Free Economic Zone.
Pastreich visits Chengdu to Discuss Environmental Policy in China
Sichuan University, Chengdu
December 17-18, 2008
Director Pastreich visited Chengdu China to give a
talk on China’s role in the emerging environmental
economy and meet with professors from the
department of economics and the Environmental
Studies School. Pastreich spoke concerning the
proposal he wrote with John Feffer to rebuild
Sichuan’s Wenchuan as an ecocity after the
earthquake. Professor Liu Ming of the department
of economics arranged Pastreich’s visit to the resort
Dujiangyan, a city hard hit by the May earthquake,
to observe reconstruction efforts.
Dr. John Endicott to assume position of President,
Woosong University.
December, 2008
Dr. Endicott, senior associate of the Asia Institute and
vice chancellor of the SolBridge International School
of Business, assumed the position of president of
Woosong University. He serves as the first non-Korean
president of a private university in Korea and will
continue his efforts on behalf of the SolBridge
International School of Business and the Asia Institute.
Visit to the Sejong Institute and the Korea Institute of Science and
Technology
December 15, 2008
Director Pastreich visited the Sejong Institute in
Seoul to discuss with Dr. Sun-Hak Baik the Asia
Institute’s Post-2008 Asian Finance Project.
He also visited the Korea Institute of Science and
Technology (KIST) with Dr. Ian Simon of the
Science and Technology Policy Institute to meet
with KIST’s President Dr. Dong-Hwa Kum and
discuss recent developments in biotechnology.
Pastreich and Simon toured KIST laboratories and
met with Dr. Chang-Won Kim of the Institute of
Pasteur Korea.
New Efforts to Establish Korea-India Exchanges in Business and Technology
Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Federation of Korean Industries &
Samsung SDS
December 11, 2008
Director Pastreich and Project Director Neeru
Biswas visited the Ministry of Knowledge
Economy and the Federation of Korean Industries
to discuss the role of the Asia Institute’s Korea-
India Business and Technology Initiative and
exchange opinions on the proposed Korea-India
Chamber of Commerce and the implications of the
India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Agreement (CEPA) which is set for ratification
next year. Neil Routman (speechwriter for the
minister) and Jin-Suk Kim of the Ministry of
Knowledge Economy pledged to include the Asia
Institute in their upcoming efforts to promote
Korea-India ties.
Pastreich and Biswas met with Chul-Han Park, head of the America and Europe
Department at the Federation of Korean Industries, to discuss a possible seminar
on Korea-India relations.
Pastreich and Biswas met the same day with Vice President Peter Lymm of
Samsung SDS and Dr. Lakhvinder Singh, president of the Indo-Korea Policy
Forum.
Director Pastreich Addresses Korea’s Internationalization Efforts
Hannam University, Daejeon
December 5, 2008
Director Pastreich delivered a talk entitled
“Updating Korea’s Policies for Internationalization”
as part of the policy conference “New Strategies for
Making Korea a livable Environment for
Internationals” held at Hannam University on
December 6, 2008. Pastreich will draw on his work
with Chungnam Province and Daejeon
Metropolitan City to present some concrete
suggestions for Korea’s efforts to create a truly
international environment. The seminar was
sponsored by the City of Daejeon.
Vice Chancellor Endicott and
Director Pastreich Address Conference on Globalization and the Humanities
in Daejeon
SolBridge International School of Business and
Hanbat National University, Daejeon
December 5, 2008
Vice Chancellor Endicott and Director Pastreich
delivered talks on the importance of convergence in
academic disciplines at an academic conference on
internationalization cosponsored by the SolBridge
International School of Business and Hanbat
National University.
Director Pastreich Delivers talk on Korea’s
Internationalization Efforts
Hannam University, Daejeon
December 5, 2008
Director Pastreich will deliver a talk entitled
“Updating Korea’s Policies for Internationalization”
as part of the policy conference “New Strategies for
Making Korea a livable Environment for
Internationals” to be held at Hannam University on
December 6, 2008. Pastreich will draw on his work
with Chungnam Province and Daejeon
Metropolitan City to present some concrete
suggestions for Korea’s efforts to create a truly
international environment.
Director Pastreich Advocates Liberalized
Immigration Policy for Korea
Mokwon University, Daejeon
December 4, 2008
Director Pastreich delivered a talk at a conference
by the Korean Ministry of Justice on the future of
Korean immigration policy. Pastreich spoke of the
remarkable opportunity of Korea to increase its
global standing through the careful liberalization of
its immigration policy.
Launch of “Daejeon Green Growth Forum”
City of Daejeon and Ministry of the
Environment
November 27, 2008
The Daejeon Environmental Forum was officially
recognized by the Metropolitan City of Daejeon
and the Ministry of the Environment as the
“Daejeon Green Growth Forum.” The forum is the
first of its kind to take on an official role as a
bridge between central and local government,
research institutes and industry on environmental
policy. Vice President Ji-Won Yang of KAIST will
remain chairman and Director Pastreich will join
the working group on a “green society.”
Pastreich Advocates Korea-Japan Cooperation
on Environmental Technology
Research Institute of International Science and
Technology (RIST), Pohang, Korea
November 21, 2008
Director Pastreich gave the opening speech at the
sixth annual Korea-Japan International Symposium
on Resource Recyling and Material Sciences held
at the Research Institute of International Science
and Technology, Pohang, Korea. His paper, entitled
“Prospects for Korea-Japan Cooperation in
Environmental Technology,” stressed the
importance of institutional cooperation.
Director Pastreich Discussed Future Exchanges
with Saudi Arabia
King Saud University
November 2-6, 2008
Director Pastreich visited King Saud University to
discuss future cooperation and exchanges in
business and technology with SolBridge. He
reached agreement for exchange of faculty and
students and has entered into a project on
technology and international relations with Dr.
Mezyad Alterkawi, CEO of the Riyadh Technology
Incubation Center at King Saud University.
Pastreich Speaks out on Politics and Science Policy
Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST)
Bundang, October 30, 2008
Director Pastreich delivered a paper on the political
aspects of scientific policy at the Korean Academy of
Science and Technology (KAST) on November 30,
2008 in Bundang, Kyonggi Province. With its
membership limited to the most distinguished Korean
scholars, KAST is the highest forum for discussions on
science policy in the nation. In his paper, Pastreich drew
attention to the decline in the stature of science within
Korean society and make suggestions as to how the close
relationship of basic scientific research to daily life could
be made more visible.
Director Pastreich Puts Northeast Asian
Geopolitics in Historical Perspective
Busan National University
October 25, 2008
Director Pastreich delivered a talk entitled “The
Geopolitical Relationship of China, Japan and
Korea in Historical Context” at Busan National
University’s Global College addressing the
diplomatic relations of China, Korea and Japan
with reference to the historical relations between
the three countries over the last five hundred years.
Recent Asia Institute Exchanges with South Asia
Professor K.K. Aggarwal, Vice Chancellor, and Professor Saroj Aggarwal,
Director, Academic Affairs, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi,
India, and Professor H.G.A. Siddiqi, Vice Chancellor, North South University,
Dhaka, Bangladesh were guests of SolBridge.
As part of Asia Institute initiatives, both professors from India met with senior
professors, researchers and students at KAIST and NNFC (National Nanofab
Center). An informal discussion with research students of Professor Doo-Hwan
Bae, Director, Software Process Improvement Center and Professor Moon-Zoo
Kim of the Computer Science Department was held at the Computer Science
Department of KAIST. Professor Saroj Aggarwal gave a talk titled, “Nano
Crystalline Calcium Phosphate and AM co-AMPSA Nanogels” at the National
Nano Fab Center.
Professor Siddiqi addressed SolBridge students and invited business students
from Korea to consider internships in the NGO sector of Bangladesh. He said that
Grameen, the organization started by Nobel laureate Mr. M. Yunus and BRAC
(Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee) are well known in the developing
world for their work with the poor.
Dr. Alp Malazgirt
Entrepreneur from California
The Asia Institute
October 28, 2008
Dr. Alp Malazgirt, a successful entrepreneur from California gave a talk on
entrepreneurship to SolBridge
students about recent opportunities in business.
Daejeon Environment Forum
Chungnam University
October 27, 2008
The Daejeon Environment Forum was held at
Chungnam University for a presentation by its
distinguished member Dr. Kang Ho, Director
of Chungnam University’s Daejeon
Environmental Technology Developmental
Center. Dr. Kang announced that Korea’s
Ministry of the Environment has announced
plans to work closely with the Daejeon
Environment Forum of the Asia Institute in
establishing local environmental policy.
Pastreich Joins Daejeon City Committee on
Foreign Investment
Daejeon City Hall
October 27, 2008
Director Pastreich joined in a discussion with
academics and government representatives
concerning strategies for bringing more
investment to Daejeon in the current economic
environment. He advocated a truly
international approach, making full use of
Korea’s ties to all regions of the world.
Central Figure in the Biosciences Visits Asia Institute
Dr. Zach Hall
Former President of California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
October 20-24, 2008
Dr. Zach W. Hall, Asia Institute Senior Associate, visited the SolBridge
International School of Business for a series of lectures for our students during
their immersion week focused on biotechnology. He opened up the discussion on
the importance of this field with an address on Monday, October 20, stressing the
opportunities in the field, followed by a lecture on stem cell research and another
on running a biotech venture company based on his own experience as CEO of
EnVivo Pharmaceuticals. In addition, Dr. Hall gave formal lectures at the Korea
Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, the Science and Technology
Research Institute of the Korean government & Seoul National University. Dr.
Hall also addressed the Daedeok Club, Daejeon’s foremost forum on business and
technology in a special session held at the SolBridge International School of
Business.
Asia Institute Discusses Cooperation on Nuclear Safety with Leading
Institution
Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety
October 17, 2008
Vice Chancellor Endicott and Director Pastreich met with representatives of
the Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety to
discuss possible cooperation in the near future concerning nuclear safety and
safeguards in East Asia.
Pastreich Presents on Korea’s Science and Business Policies
Institute for Public Affairs, Chungnam University
October 15, 2008
Director Pastreich gave a presentation at the international conference “Inter-
disciplinary Approaches to Policy
Studies” presented by the Institute for Public Affairs at Chungnam University.
This event brought together experts
on education and science policy from Korea, Japan, China, the United States
and Singapore for an in-depth
consideration of contemporary issues.
World Technopolis Association General
Assembly
Daejeon
October 9-11, 2008
The Asia Institute participated in the World
Technopolis Association General Assembly held
in Daejeon from 9th to 11th October 2008.
Director Pastreich served as a discussant and
participated in numerous policy discussions.
This critical meeting of scientist and
policymakers involved in science planning from
around the world, this meeting will feature an
international Mayors’ Forum and University
Presidents’ Forum.
The Daejeon meeting LIMITED NUCLEAR WEAPONS FREE ZONE FOR
NORTHEAST ASIA (LNWFZ-NEA)
October 4-8, 2008
The Daejeon meeting (12th plenary) of the LIMITED NUCLEAR WEAPONS
FREE ZONE FOR NORTHEAST ASIA (LNWFZ-NEA) hosted by the Asia
Institute of the SolBridge International School of Business was the culmination of
a comprehensive effort to create a secure and prosperous East Asia in the 21st
Century through frank discussions between credentialed specialists and
government officials. LNWFZ-NEA has held regular meetings since 1991 in an
effort to establish a regional security community involving all the nations of
Northeast Asia and reduce the danger of nuclear conflict in Asia.
This session included representatives from the Republic of Korea, the United
States, China, Japan, Russia, Mongolia and North Korea. Observers from
Argentina, Finland, France, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Pakistan,
India, the Central Asian Nuclear Free Zone and the Southeast Asia Nuclear Free
Zone will also attend. The Dean of the Walsh School of Foreign Service at
Georgetown University, Dr. Robert Gallucci served as keynote speaker.
Representatives and observers engaged in a serious debate on systems to reduce
the threat of nuclear conflict, regional confidence building measures, and
economic incentives for bringing the DPRK (North Korea) into the international
community.
Under the leadership of Dr. John Endicott, the Vice Chancellor of the SolBridge
International School of Business, the Asia Institute committed itself to organizing
the plenary session of the Limited Nuclear Weapons Free Zone for Northeast
Asia. .
Daejeon Environment Forum
Korea Institute of Geoscience & Mineral Resources
September 29, 2008
Dr. Ji-Hwan Ahn of the Korea Institute of Geoscience & Mineral Resources
addressed the Daejeon Environment Forum (DEF) about her plans for
cooperation with local and central government concerning environmental
education for children and government policy.
astreich Appointed to Daejeon’s Foreign Investment Advisory
Committee, Daejeon, Korea
September, 2008
Director Pastreich has been appointed to the Foreign Investment
Advisory Committee for Daejeon Metropolitan City. In this capacity
he will be working with the city, industry and research institutes to
increase foreign investment in the research cluster.
Pastreich
Speaks Out on
Worrisome
Trends in
Current
Science Policy
Science and
Technology
Policy Research
Institute
Seoul
September 25,
2008
Director Pastreich spoke about the future of research institutes and
science policy at the Science and Technology Policy Research
Institute in Seoul. Pastreich was asked to expand on the content of
his recent article concerning the internationalization of Korea’s
research strategy for the 21st century.
Asia Institute Presents International
Conference on Environmental Science
Gyeryongsan, Chungnam
September 21, 2008
The Asia Institute is an organizer of an
international conference on
Environmental Science and Education to
be held at the Gyerongsan Natural History
Museum on September 21 at 10 AM.
Director Pastreich will attend and
participate in the discussion on the critical
issue of educating the next generation
about environmental issues.
Dr. Paul Evans Talk
Director of the Program for Canada-Asia Policy Studies
Institute of Asian Research
University of British Columbia
September 11, 2008
Asia Institute Senior Associate Dr. Paul Evans, director of
the Program for Canada-Asia Policy Studies at the
Institute of Asian Research at the University of British
Columbia in Canada delivered a talk on China’s Olympic
games entitled, “Reading the Olympics: Nationalism or
Cosmopolitanism Ascendant in China” at the Asia
Institute.
Dr.Steven Jordan Talk
Associate Professor of Finance
KAIST School of Business
September 5, 2008
Dr.Steven Jordan, associate professor of finance at the
KAIST School of Business delivered a lecture on
“Historical Perspective on International Evidence of
Long-Term Reversals in Finance” at the Asia Institute.
Pastreich on Korea’s Geopolitical
Position
Korea National Defense University
Seoul, September 5, 2008
Director Pastreich delivered lecture at the
Korea National Defense University in
Seoul on Korea’s geopolitical position in
the world.
Visit of Italian Environmental Sciences
Delegation
August 21, 2008
Dr. Antonio Tata, science and technology
attache at Italian Embassy in Korea, & Dr. S.
Ciaravella, professor at Scuola Sant’Anna
(SSSA) of Pisa, visited the Asia Institute to
discuss President Myong-Bak Lee’s recent
embrace of an environment-based economy and
its implications for Asia. Both specialists
offered their advice on the Asia Institute’s
ongoing projects and visited the Environmental
Technologies Center of Chungnam University
and the Energy Technology Research Institute.
Marriage of Science and Culture Symposium
Seoul, Korea
August 14, 2008
Director Pastreich sat on panel of the “Marriage
of Science and Culture” symposium
sponsored by the City of Daejeon that was
held at the Press Center in Seoul to discuss the
future relationship of science and culture with
four leading Korean experts. Pastreich spoke about the challenges of fully
realizing the potential of technology because of cultural and conceptual
limitations. Other presenters included Dr. Kwang-Yun Wohn of KAIST, Dr. Jae-
Chun Choe, professor of ecoscience at Ewha Woman’s University and Dr. Jon H.
Wi of Chungnam University, the president of the Game-Contents Research
Institute. The symposium was organized by the City of Daejeon as part of the
signing of an MOU for new cooperation in culture and technology in Korea.
Korean Research Institute for Bioscience
and Biotechnology
July 18, 2008
Director Pastreich delivered a talk on the future
of the Korean research institute and the
implications for biotechnology at KRIBB
(Korea Research Institute for Bioscience and
Biotechnology). KRIBB was in the midst of an
institutional crisis concerning the funding of the
biosciences in Korea at the time.
National Conference for Plant Biotechnology
Busan, July 10, 2008
Pastreich delivers banquet reception address at National Conference for Plant
Biotechnology in Busan. In his talk, Pastreich spoke of the increasing importance
of biotechnology and agriculture in today’s economy, predicting that agriculture
would emerge again as a critical field of study in Korea.
National Nanofab Center & Nano Science and Technology Consortium MOU
July, 2008
With the assistance of Ms. Neeru Biswas of Korea India Business Initiative
(KIBI), the Asia Institute brokered an agreement for cooperation that resulted in
an MOU between Korea’s National Nanofab Center (NNFC) and India’s Nano
Science and Technology Consortium. This MOU is the first of its kind in
nanofabrication and is clear indication of the role that Asia Institute is playing.
Yonsei Conference on International Relations
Wonju, June 3, 2008
Director Pastreich was invited to deliver a talk at the
Department of International Studies at Yonsei
University’s Wonju Campus concerning the
evolution of the university and its future prospects.
Beijing Trip of Asia Institute
May 19-23
Vice Chancellor Endicott and Director
Pastreich traveled to Beijing, China for a five-
day trip to explore closer cooperation in critical
fields with peer institutions in China. Vice
Chancellor Endicott delivered a talk on
international relations at the China University
of Political Science and Law. The School of
American and Comparative Law agreed
to cooperate with the Asia Institute on issues of international relations. The Asia
Institute team also visited Tsinghua University’s Institute of International Studies
and Department of Environmental Science and Engineering.
Meeting with Yale Trustee Charles Ellis
April 30
Director Pastreich met with Yale Trustee Mr.
Charles Ellis in Seoul to discuss Yale’s plans
for international exchange and the possible role
of the Asia Institute.
Pastreich talk at KAIST
April 22
Director Pastreich delivered a talk at Korea’s
leading technical university KAIST on the future of
the university and the implications of technology for
education.
Masahide Kajimoto of Kajimoto Concert Management
Visits Asia Institute
April 20, 2008
President Masahide Kajimoto of Japan’s most important
artistic management company Kajimoto Concert
Management visited Daejeon to discuss future cooperation in
the arts as a means of enhancing international cooperation in
East Asia.
MOU with KRIBB
April 18, 2008
The SolBridge International School of Business
and the Asia Institute signed an MOU for future
cooperation in biotechnology and policy with
the Korea Research Institute for Bioscience and
Biotechnology (KRIBB).
Asia Institute Hosts Georgia Tech Delegation
April 18, 2008
Vice Chancellor John Endicott and Director
Pastreich hosted a visit to the SolBridge
International School of Business by a delegation
from Georgia Tech led by Professor Richard
DeMillo, dean of Computing. The meeting involved
discussions about future collaboration in policy and
science.
Pastreich Lectures at Korea’s Central
Officials Training Institute
Kwachon, April 4, 2008,
Director Pastreich delivered a lecture for a select
group of public officials from all the ministries
of the Korean government at the Central
Officials Training Institute in Kwachon,
Kyonggi Province.
In the talk, Pastreich addressed globalization and its implications for government.
Pastreich visits Harvard University
March 24-28, 2008
Director Pastreich visited Harvard University
for meetings concerning the future role of the
Asia Institute and Harvard engagement with
Korea. Pastreich spoke with Professor Marc Shell
of the Department of the English, Professor Stephen
Owen of the Department of East Asian Languages
and Civilizations,
Professor Jeremy Knowles, former Dean of Faculty of Arts and Sciences,
Professor Derek Bok, former President, Professor Joseph Nye of the Kennedy
School of Government and Professor Henry Rosovsky, former Dean of Faculty of
Arts and Sciences.
Tsinghua University Delegation visits Asia Institute
March 16, 2008
Professor Shen Xichen Tsinghua University’s Computer and Information
Management Center led a delegation on a visit to the Asia Institute and SolBridge
International School of Business to discuss future exchanges.
Director Pastreich to Washington, D.C.
March 3-7, 2008
Director Pastreich visited Washington, D.C. in
advance of the Chungnam Governor Wan-Ku
Lee’s visit to the United States in his capacity of
adviser to the governor. Pastreich spoke with
policymakers at the Brookings Institution, John
Hopkins SAIS Program and Georgetown
University concerning Korea-US relations and
the future of Northeast Asia.
Arirang TV Interview with Director
Pastreich
February 4, 2008
Director Pastreich was interviewed on Arirang
TV concerning his role as adviser to the
Governor of Chungnam Province. Topics
covered included foreign direct investment,
economic development, the environment and
tourism.
Asia Institute’s Business Forum
January 24, 2008
The Asia Institute held its first business forum with six leading members of the
Korean business community. Representatives from the Hanhwa Group, the Korea
Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Advanced Cultural
Technologies and Services (ACTS) and other firms were present for a discussion
about the Korean economy with faculty from the Asia Institute.
Visit to Oil Spill Site on Taean Peninsula
December 1, 2007
Director Pastreich visited the Taean Peninsula in his
capacity as adviser to the governor, meeting with
citizens and inspecting the cleanup efforts following
the December oil spill. Director Pastreich also spoke
at length with government officials at the command
center and volunteers about his plans to establish a
park for children as a memorial to the spill. He also
visited a local elementary school in Taean to speak
with the children about their experiences.
Pastreich talks about Free Economic Zone on KBS
Nov. 2007
On November 29th, Associate Professor at
SolBridge Emanuel Pastreich appeared on the
policy discussion program of KBS (Korean
Broadcasting Service) “The Issues and the Situation
on the Ground ” to discuss the proposed “West Sea
Free Economic Zone” for Chungnam and Gyeonggi
Provinces.
Pastreich has worked closely on this project and
others concerning the economic and technological
growth of Chungnam province in his position as
special advisor for international relations to
Chungnam Governor Wan-Goo Lee.
Pastreich stressed the importance of establishing a livable environment for
foreigners in the West Sea area so that the full economic and technological
potential of this region can be realized. In particular, he spoke of the need for
English language schools, signage and printed materials in English and other
languages, and greater accessibility to foreign investors. He described the possible
economic benefits for Korea and for East Asia as a whole, of making this unique
cluster into a culturally sophisticated center for the region. The “West Sea Free
Economic Zone ” was approved by the central government in December of 2007
and efforts are underway to undertake major construction efforts from this year.
Dan Malone
Director of Global Automotive
Butzel Long Visits SolBridge
December 7, 2007
Dan Malone, Director of Global Automotive at Betzel Long, visited SolBridge
International School of Business on December 7 to meet with faculty and students
and discuss future cooperation. He also delivered a talk on automotive safety and
innovation in the parts sector at the Chungnam Techno Park in Cheonan.
David Stevens, Director
Stephen Treloar, CEO
Cumberland Industries, Australia
December 3, 2007
Dr. David Stevens and Dr. Stephen Treloar of Cumberland Industries, a major
consulting and education firm that has pioneered alternatives to corporations and
government for employing individuals with disabilities in Australia, visited
SolBridge International School of Business to discuss their ideas for cooperation
in the social services and exchange ideas on expanding SolBridge’s overseas
exchanges. The team also met with officials in local government and professors at
KAIST as part of the visit hosted by SolBridge.
Dr. Wang Chang of China University of Political Science and LawNovember
17, 2007
SolBridge Distinguished Speakers Series
Professor Chang Wang delivered a talk entitled “Strategies for Building Long-
term Relationships with Chinese Government Institutions, Universities and
Businesses” at SolBridge International School of Business. In addition, Dr. Wang
spoke with faculty about his work building workable exchanges between
businesses and educational institutions in the United States and China, and his
views on the future of education in a globalized world. Dr. Wang also took time to
deliver a lecture for SolBridge students on campus.
Dr. Wang has a Ph.D. from University of Illinois and a J.D. law degree from the
University of Minnesota (?). He works as a consultant for several American
companies at present.
SolBridge Venture Banquet at Daedeok Innopolis
Reception for Venture Companies
November 17, 2007
SolBridge International School of Business hosted a
dinner for the CEOs of venture companies focusing on
IT and biotechnology at the Daedeok Innopolis’
futuristic headquarters on the north side of Daejeon.
Dr. Endicott delivered a speech on the
remarkable potential of the region with the executives in attendance. Dr. Pastreich
led a vigorous and frank discussion between representatives of Korean start-ups
and the faculty of SolBridge. Representatives from both the city of Daejeon and
the Province of Chungnam were present for the event. The event was covered by
HelloDD.net, Korea’s leading IT newspaper.
Daedeok Innopolis serves as an umbrella organization for a cluster of leading edge
research institutes, universities and corporations in Daejeon. Daedeok Innopolis is
actively engaged in forming venture ecosystems, joint industry-academia research
networks, and overseas exchanges. The level of sophistication in Daedeok
Innopolis’ R&D networks is unparalleled in Asia.
John Feffer
Author, Journalist & Editor of Foreign Policy in Focus
November 15, 2007
SolBridge Distinguished Speakers Series
John Feffer, one of the most respected writers on international relations and
current editor of Foreign Policy in Focus, visited
SolBridge International School of Business to deliver a lecture on the “The New
Geopolitics of Engaging North Korea.” Mr. Feffer outlined the political paradoxes
confronting each of the major countries engaged in the Six Party Talks and
offered his insights as to possible future outcomes in Northeast Asia. Mr. Feffer
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also met with faculty and students to discuss his work and toured the SolBridge
campus.
Foreign Policy in Focus is administered by the the Institute for Policy Studies in
Washington, DC. Among Mr. Feffers numerous books are North Korea/South
Korea: U.S. Policy and the Korean Peninsula and The Future of Korea-US
Relations.
Mr. Feffer was a writing fellow at Provisions Library in Washington, DC and a
PanTech fellow in Korean Studies at Stanford University. He is a former associate
editor of World Policy Journal and has worked as an international affairs
representative in Eastern Europe and East Asia for the American Friends Service
Committee. He has studied in England and Russia, lived in Poland and Japan, and
traveled widely throughout Europe and Asia.
Nayan Chanda,
Author & Journalist Editor
“°YaleGlobal” Online Magazine Yale
Center for the Study of
Globalization
October 26, 2007 SolBridge
Distinguished Speakers Series
“Whose Afraid of Globalization”
Nayan Chanda, distinguished journalist, author and scholar, winner of the 2005
Shorenstein Award for Journalism, will deliver the inaugural lecture of the
SolBridge Distinguished Speaker Series. The topic of the lecture is “Who is
Afraid of Globalization?”
Nayan Chanda is the Director of Publications and the Editor of YaleGlobal Online
Magazine at the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization. For nearly thirty years
before he joined Yale University Chanda was with the Hong Kong-based
magazine the Far Eastern Economic Review as its editor, editor-at-large and
correspondent. In 1989-90, Chanda was a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie
Endowment for International Peace in Washington, DC. From 1990-1992 Chanda
was editor of the Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly, published from New York.
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Mario Cardullo Managing Director, Belfield Group
Washington, D.C.
October 8-9, 2007
Mr. Cardullo delivered lectures for students and faculty
at SolBridge International School of Business and
hosted several round-table discussions with members of
the Daejeon business and research communities. He
met with the governor of Chungnam Province, Wan-Ku
Lee, and delivered a talk at the Korea Aerospace
Research Institute (KARI) on the commercialization of
satellite technology. Although Mr. Cardullo serves
today as the managing director for the Belfield Group
in Washington, D.C., a consulting firm for technology
transfer, corporate strategy and private equity concerns.
Shirley Z. Johnson
National Chair, Antitrust & Trade Regulation
Practice
Greenberg Traurig Law Firm, Washington
D.C.
September 25, 2007
Ms. Johnson visited SolBridge International
School of Business to discuss her legal work
with faculty as part of our school’s efforts to
widen its perspective and reach out to experts in
a variety of fields.
Shirley Johnson is the National Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Antitrust & Trade
Regulation Practice. She is a seasoned legal professional with more than 30 years
of antitrust experience. Ms. Johnson counsels clients on all antitrust issues and
defends them before the Federal Trade Commission, the Antitrust Division,
United States Department of Justice, and State Attorneys general.
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David Straub, Visiting Scholar Shorenstein
Asia-Pacific Research Center Stanford
University
June 7, 2007
One of the earliest visitors to SolBridge
International School of Business before our
official opening, was Mr. David Straub, visiting
scholar at Stanford University, author of
numerous papers and articles, and former US
diplomat. Mr. Straub consulted with the
SolBridge team concerning our plans for an
international program and was the guest of honor
at a dinner for leading figures in Daejeon held at
the Asia Museum.
David Straub retired from the U.S. Department of State in 2006 as a Senior
Foreign Service Officer after a 30-year career focused on Northeast Asian affairs.
He worked over 12 years on Korean affairs, first arriving in Seoul in 1979, just
months before the assassination of President Park Chung Hee. He served as head
of the political section at the U.S. embassy in Seoul from 1999 to 2002 during
popular protests against the U.S., and played a key working-level role in the
SixParty Talks on North Korea’s nuclear program as the State Department’s Korea
country desk director from 2002 to 2004.
Straub’s final assignment was as the State Department’s Japan country desk
director in 2004, when he was co-leader of the US delegation to talks with Japan
on the realignment of the U.S.-Japan alliance and of U.S. military bases in
Japan. He currently works as a consultant with Northeast Asia Associates, and
lectures on U.S.-Korean relations at Johns Hopkins University’s School of
Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C. He is fluent in Korean,
Japanese, and German.
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Emanuel Pastreich delivers talk at Stanford
University Stanford, California
April 19-20, 2007
Emanuel Pastreich, associate professor at
SolBridge International School of Business,
delivered a paper entitled “Korea’s Public
Diplomacy: From Hermit Kingdom to Global
Hub” at the international conference
“Counterpublics and the Asia Pacific” held at
Stanford University.
Pastreich drew attention to the new role Korea is playing in East Asia and
throughout the world and noted the remarkable innovations that Korea’s
diplomacy has undertaken in the period culminating in the election of Foreign
Minister Ban Ki-Moon as Secretary General of the United Nations.