[Session I] Highlights from 140 Years of Bilateral Relations between Korea and the US

Session: Session I
Date/Time: Friday, June 3, 2022 / 10:10-11:40

Moderator:
James Kim, AMCHAM Korea

Speakers:
Ahn Ho-Young, University of North Korean Studies
Lee Hong Koo, Seoul Forum for International Affairs
Lee Joon-gyu, The Asan Institute for Policy Studies
Na Kyung Won, Presidential Special Envoy to the Davos Forum
John Linton, Yonsei University Health System
Scott Snyder, Council on Foreign Relations
Joseph Yun, U.S. Institute of Peace

Panel Description
The bilateral relationship between the Republic of Korea and the United States is rooted in the 1882 Treaty of Peace, Amity, Commerce and Navigation. This year marks the 140th anniversary of this treaty. The Bilateral ties have endured and remained strong despite, or perhaps because of, common challenges that the two countries have faced. What were some memorable moments in this relationship? How has the relationship persevered through all these years and remained strong to this day? What is the secret that has kept this relationship so unique and special?