INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ON THE PROSPECTS OF ASEAN-KOREA RELATIONS
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Dialogue Relations between ASEAN and Republic of Korea (ROK) and the 5th Anniversary since the Inauguration of the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC), the AKC is co-hosting the International Conference on the Prospects of ASEAN-Korea Relations on theme of “Ushering in a New Era of Collaboration and Co-Prosperity: Launch of the ASEAN Community and its Implications on ASEAN-Korea Relations and East Asia Cooperation” on Wednesday, 26 February 2014.
ASEAN-Korea relations has undergone remarkable growth since the establishment of Dialogue Partnership in 1989, as proven by the entry into full force of the ASEAN-Korea FTA in 2009, and the elevation of ASEAN-Korea relations to a Strategic Cooperative Partnership in 2010. Furthermore, the launch of the ASEAN Community – a large economic bloc that encompasses the population of approximately 600 million people and signifies the emergence of a colossal economic engine for the world – will not only continue to deepen and expand ASEAN-Korea relations, but also give momentum to the acceleration of East Asian regional integration.
This International Conference will be graced by the participation of His Excellency Le Luong Minh, Secretary General of ASEAN, who will make a keynote speech, as well as those of many other renowned experts, including researchers, scholars, and officials of both ASEAN and Korea, through which will provide an opportunity to assess ASEAN-Korea relations so far, as well as elaborate on the significance and influence of the launch of the ASEAN Community. We anticipate enthusiastic participation from students and academic personnel, as well as those who are interested in this very timely topic.
I. Overview
ŸTheme: Ushering in a New Era of Collaboration and Co-Prosperity:
Launch of the ASEAN Community and its Implications on ASEAN-Korea Relations
and East Asia Cooperation
ŸDate: 26 February (Wed.), 2014
ŸVenue: Lotte Hotel, Seoul, Emerald Room, 2nd floor (30,Eulji-ro,Jung-gu,Seoul,Korea)
ŸHosts: ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC), Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI),
The Chosun-Ilbo
ŸSponsors: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, ASEAN Secretariat
ŸProgram of the Conference: Refer to the Annex
II. Registration
ŸIndividual Registration for the International Conference can be made through the on-line registration system at the official website. (www.aseankorea.org)
ŸDeadline: 19 February (Wed.), 2014
III.Contact
ŸPoint of Contact: Development Planning and General Affairs Unit
ŸTel: +82-8-2287-1194
ŸE-mail: akc-conf@aseankorea.org
Program of the Conference
Time
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Round
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Program
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09:00-09:40
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OPENING CEREMONY
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Opening Remarks
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H.E. Hae Moon CHUNG
Secretary General of AKC
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Welcoming Remarks
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Mr. Sang Hoon BANG
CEO of Chosun-Ilbo
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Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Michael Yeoh
CEO of Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute
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Keynote Speech
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H.E. Le Luong Minh
Secretary General of ASEAN Secretariat
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09:40-11:10
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SESSION 1
25 Years of Partnership between ASEAN and Korea: Achievements, Prospects, and Challenges
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Moderator
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Dr. Sung Han KIM
Former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Korea
(Professor of Korea University)
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Presenter 1
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H.E. Kyung-soo LEE
Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs of Korea
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Presenter 2
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H.E. I Gede Ngurah Swajaya
Ambassador at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Republic of Indonesia
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Discussant 1
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Dr. Hyung Gon JEONG
Senior Researcher of Korea Institute for International Economic Policy
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Discussant 2
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Dr. Cheong Kee Cheok
Senior Research Fellow of University of Malaya
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11:30-13:00
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SESSION 2
Launch of the ASEAN Community and Prospects of ASEAN-Korea Cooperation: What Lies Ahead?
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Moderator
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Dr. Doan Duy Khuong
Vice President of the Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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Presenter 1
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Dr. Yong Wook LEE
Professor of Korea University
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Presenter 2
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Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak
Professor of Chulalongkorn University
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Discussant 1
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Mr. Kyung-lim CHOI
Deputy Minister for Trade of Korea
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Discussant 2
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Mr. Moe Myint Kyaw
Secretary General of Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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13:00- 14:30
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Lunch will be provided
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14:30-16:00
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SESSION 3
Implications of
the ASEAN Community for East Asia Cooperation:
Lessons Learned
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Moderator
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Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Michael Yeoh
CEO of Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute
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Presenter 1
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Dr. Jaehyun LEE
Senior Research Commissioner
of Asan Policy Research Institute
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Presenter 2
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Dr. Josef T. Yap
Former President of Philippines Institute
of Development Studies
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Discussant 1
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Dr. Choong Lyol LEE
Professor of Korea University
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Discussant 2
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Dr. Tanri Abeng
President of Tanri Abeng University
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16:30- 18:00
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SESSION 4
Role of the ASEAN-Korea Centre: Strengthening ASEAN-Korea Relations
and Facilitating East Asia Cooperation
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Moderator
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H.E. Tae Kyu HAN
Former Ambassador o
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