The U.S.-Korean Relationship
Seattle, WA, USA
47.6062095
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The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic extend beyond the 400,000 dead, strained health care systems worldwide, and massive economic shocks. Relations between countries have also suffered as borders closed and responses were compared and criticized. The U.S.-Korean relationship, a crucial one for the United States, has not been spared as the United States imposed travel restrictions on visitors from South Korea. But the common interests the United States and the Republic of Korea share remain significant. South Korea was one of the first countries to abate the crisis due to their emphasis on testing and measures to trace possible patients. In recent talks between President Trump and President Moon Jae-in both leaders expressed the need to work together to defeat the pandemic and discussed strengthening the security relationship between the two countries. And, of course, the two countries continue to work together closely to counter the ever-present threat from North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-Un. Join the World Affairs Council and Ambassador Mark Lippert, the United States Ambassador to South Korea from 2014 to 2017, for a discussion on the bilateral relationship between the two countries, the response to the pandemic and Korea’s role in the area. We are grateful to the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle for making this event possible.
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Start:
2020-06-18T14:00:00-07:00
End:
2020-06-18T15:00:00-07:00
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Other
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World Affairs Council Member - Due to the severe impact of the current crisis on our finances, if you're able, please consider donating what you would have spent on a ticket for this program
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95
K-12 Student
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95
Non-Member
15.0
USD
95
New Diplomat-level Membership (Includes registration)
150.0
USD
95
