The U.S.-Republic of Korea Alliance at 70: Legacy and Future

Recorded October 4, 2023
Signed on Oct. 1, 1953, in the wake of the armistice, the U.S.-South Korea alliance has matured into a dynamic partnership, deterring conflict and fostering cooperation with respect to trade, technology and people-to-people ties. This expert panel reflected on the legacy and future of the alliance.
This program was jointly hosted by The Korea Society, the Korea Defense Veterans Association and the Korea-Pacific Program at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy.
Featured speakers
Allison Hooker
former Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Asia
Curtis M. Scaparrotti
Former Commander of U.S. Forces Korea
United States Army
Munseob Lee
Assistant Professor and Associate Director of the Korea-Pacific Program
UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy
Stephan Haggard
Lawrence and Sallye Krause Distinguished Professor and director of the Korea-Pacific Program
UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy
Thomas J. Byrne
President
The Korea Society
Yoo Myung-hee
former ROK Trade MinisterMinistries of Trade, Industry and Energy and Foreign Affairs and Trade
Republic of Korea
Youngwan Kim
Consul General
Republic of Korea in Los Angeles