2015 UCLA Global Forum in Seoul

Tuesday, December 8, 2015
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Seoul,


Chancellor Gene Block and Vice Provost for International Studies and Global Engagement Cindy Fan hosted the first UCLA Global Forum in Seoul. The evening included a panel discussion on The Future of Korea featuring thought leaders in Korea who discussed issues of global and local relevance. The discussion was followed by a networking reception and campus update.

Press

Recent UCLA Global Forums strengthen alumni and supporter networks in Asia
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Global forums strengthen UCLA alumni and supporter networks in Asia
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Event Details

Orchid Room, The Westin Chosun Seoul Hotel
106 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu
Seoul 04533 Korea (South)
Tel: +82 (2) 771 0500

Tuesday, December 8, 2015
6:30 p.m. Check-in
7:00 p.m. Panel Discussion - The Future of Korea
8:15 p.m. Reception

Speakers and Panelists

AHN Myoung-Ock

President & CEO, National Medical Center

Paul CHO 조현우
Partner, Lee & Ko

Dennis W. HONG 데니스홍, 홍원서
Professor, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, UCLA

James KIM 제임스 김
President and COO (Chief Operating Officer), GM Korea Company

Kyung-Sung KIM 김경성
President, Seoul National University of Education

Il SAKONG 사공일 (Alumni Speaker)
Chairman, Institute for Global Economics

David WATERS
Managing Director & General Counsel, GM Korea Company

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