Slides of works from the exhibition “Social Graphics: the Art of Jeski (Jeseok Yi)” will be on display in the reception area.
This event is free of charge thanks to the generosity of The Korea Society.
Participants must register online (http://www.worldaffairspittsburgh.memberlodge.org/Default.aspx?pageId=11...) to attend. No-shows and cancellations after November 29, 2011 will be charged. Please advise in advance of any dietary restrictions.
According to many experts and pundits, Asia is booming. If current trends hold, China will surpass the United States as the world’s largest economy in 2038, and India in 2043. In recent years, Asian markets and economies have become more open, and at the same time educational systems in countries like South Korea have topped global rankings. It’s no wonder most Americans now view relations with Asia as more important than Europe. However, Asia still faces a variety of challenges in the forms of demographic pressures, poverty, democratization, and security. Join us for a discussion with experts from the Korea Society and Asia Society on some of the new trends facing Asia today.
Nikita Desai is Assistant Director of Policy at The Korea Society. Previously, Ms. Desai was a Senior Program Officer at the Asia Society and a Research Associate at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies. She served in the Peace Corps Mongolia as a Teacher Trainer and Community Youth Development Volunteer and returned in 2006 as an Anti-trafficking Consultant for the Asia Foundation in Mongolia.
Michael G. Kulma is the Executive Director of Global Leadership Initiatives at the Asia Society. He began his career with the Asia Society in 2000 working on policy issues related to Northeast Asia and China. Previously, he lectured several colleges in the New York City area, focusing on East Asian politics, foreign policy, and international relations. Michael contributes regularly to print and broadcast media on Asia-focused issues. He was a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations and is a member of The National Committee on United States-China Relations.
Stephen Noerper joined The Korea Society as Senior Vice President after serving with the EastWest Institute and New York University. Previously, Stephen was Vice President of Intellibridge, a senior analyst with the U.S. State Department, and a non-profit resident representative in Mongolia. Mr. Noerper served as a visiting researcher at Korea's Institute for Foreign Affairs and National Security (IFANS) and a fellow at the Edward R. Murrow Center.