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2024 Korea 101 Congressional Briefings


USAI offered two back-to-back briefings as part of this year’s Korea 101 series for congressional staff. Korea 101 provides unique insight into the US-Korea relationship, featuring speakers with firsthand knowledge of the region. This program seeks to provide expert analysis for those working on or personally interested in issues concerning the Korean Peninsula and US-Korea relations.

Session Details:

Session 1 | Introduction: Recent History of US-ROK Relations, Politics, and Societal Issues

featuring

Tami Overby, Senior Counselor, Albright Stonebridge Group

Mark Manyin, Specialist in Asian Affairs, Congressional Research Service

Session 2 | US-ROK Economic and Trade Relations

featuring

Han-koo Yeo, Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics
Troy Stangarone, Senior Director and Fellow, Korea Economic Institute

moderated by

Tami Overby, Senior Counselor, Albright Stonebridge Group

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Later Event: May 8
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