The 2nd New Pyeongtaek Knowledge Forum was held in National Assembly Hall hosted by and with the city of Pyeongtaek’s sponsorship. The “New Pyeongtaek Forum” began in 2011, focusing on the local issues of the city. During the second forum entitled “Integration of U.S. Military and Local Community in a Multicultural Era,” experts discussed what has to be done to establish a desirable relationship between the US military and local residents. Cooperation and communication between these two groups are absolutely necessary for the strengthening of the ROK-US alliance. In this regard, the forum provided opportunities for policy makers, officials, and local residents to express, share, and exchange their own positions or thoughts about policies made.

 

Program

 

14:00~14:10  Opening Session

 

14:10~15:00  Presentation

“Integration of U.S. Military and Local Community in a Multicultural Era”

 

Moderator

Prof. Kyung-young Chung, Catholic University of Korea

 

Presenter

“Favorable Conditions for the Settlement of USFK Service Members and Their Families: from the perspectives of USFK”

Bryan Port, Deputy Division Chief, UNC/CFC/USFK C/J5 Strategy

 

“Preparation for Integration of US Military and Local Community: the Way Pyeong-taek Residents Perceive the Issue”

Han Wool Jeong, Senior Research Fellow of EAI

 

15:00~16:00  Discussion

 

Designated Discussants

Myeong Ho Cha, Professor of Pyeongtaek University

Jung-Mee Hwang, Research Professor, Asiatic Research Center, Korea University

Dong Sung Kim, President of Center for Northeast Asian & Inter-Korean Affair, Gyeonggi Research Institute

Won Hee Lee, Professor of Hankyung University

Kevin Shepard, Strategic Analyst at CFC/USFK C/J 5 Strategy Division

Tae Hee Song, Journalist of TV Chosun