International Conference for the Dedication of the Pacific Rim Park on Jeju
2010-08-05
On August 6, 2010, the East Asia Institute participated as a partner institution to the International Conference held (hosted) by the University of California, San Diego and the East Asia Foundation. Under the title of “Toward a Regional Security Architecture for Northeast Asia,” the conference was attended by more than twenty scholars from China, Korea, Japan, and the United States including Professors Stephan Haggard (UC, San Diego) and T.J. Pempel (UC, Berkley). Participants shared their views and insights into the Six-Party Talks and broader regional security issues. The EAI’s own MacArthur Asia Security Initiative Chair Professor Chaesung Chun and Future of North Korea Panel Chair Professor Dongho Jo were also in attendance. Conference details are available below.
Organizing Institution
East Asia Foundation Korea-Pacific Program, the University of California San Diego
Partner Institution
East Asia Institute
Jeju National University Jeju International Council Jeju Peace Institute
Office of the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Pacific Century Institute
Program
August 6 (Friday)
09:30-09:45 Registration
09:45-10:00
Opening Remarks from hosting institutions
Gong Ro-Myung (East Asia Foundation)
Stephan Haggard (UC San Diego Korea-Pacific Program)
10:00-12:00
Panel 1. The Status of the Six Party Talk Process and Inter-Korean Relations: Korean Perspectives
Chair
Gong Ro-Myung (East Asia Foundation)
Panelists
Bae Jong-Yun (Yonsei University)
Han Intaek (Jeju Peace Institute)
Jo Dongho (Ewha Womans University)
Lee Geun (Seoul National University)
Oh Young-hwan (JoongAng Ilbo)
Woo Jeong-Yeop (Asan Institute)
You Jong-Sung (UC San Diego)
12:10-13:50
Working Luncheon hosted by president of the Jeju National University
Welcoming Remark
Huh Hyangjin (President, JNU)
Luncheon Speech
“Regional Security Architecture for Northeast Asia: A view from R.O.K.”
Won Hee-Ryong (Secretary General, Grand National Party; a member of the National Assembly)
14:00-16:00
Panel 2. The Status of the Six Party Talk Process: Chinese and American Perspectives
Chair
Moon Chung-in (Yonsei University)
Panelists
Donald Gross (Albright Stonebridge Group)
Stephan Haggard (UC San Diego)
Jin Canrong (Renmin University)
Spencer H. Kim (Pacific Century Institute)
Gen. Pan Zhenqiang (China Reform Forum)
T.J. Pempel (UC Berkeley)
16:00-16:30 Coffee Break
16:30-18:30
Panel 3. The Way Forward: Four Party Talks, a Peace Regime, and the Regional Security Architecture
Chair
Stephan Haggard (UC San Diego)
Participants
Chun Chaesung (Seoul National University)
Donald Gross (Albright Stonebridge Group)
Jin Canrong (Renmin University)
Ko Seong-Joon (Jeju National University)
Moon Chung-in (Yonsei University)
Gen. Pan Zhenqiang (China Reform Forum)
T.J. Pempel (UC Berkeley)
John Swenson-Wright (Cambridge University)
18:50-20:20
Dinner hosted by governor of the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Welcoming remark
Woo Keun-Min (Gov.)
Dinner speech
“Regional Security Architecture for Northeast Asia: An American view”
Kathleen Stephens (U.S. Ambassador)
20:20-21:00
Informal Talk for the preparation of the International Advisory Council for the Governor of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
List of participants
Bae Jong-Yun (Professor, Yonsei University)
Chin Haeng-Nam (Associate Research Fellow, Jeju Peace Institute)
Choi Jong Kun (Professor, Yonsei University)
Chun Chaesung (Professor, Seoul National University)
