The 8th ROK-U.S Dialogue 21, a forum for discussing pending questions on ROK-U.S relation raised by Korean Assemblymen and the U.S authorities stationed in Korea, was held at the Chosun hotel on 10th Jan. Prof. Young-Sun Ha, (Seoul National University), Trustee of EAI, moderated the discussion. It began with greetings from Sung Joo Han, and congratulations from Alexander Vershbow, the U.S. Ambassador in South Korea. B. B. Bell, the commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces gave the topic presentation on "The Challenge of North Korea and Korean-American Relationship," followed by a debate with participants such as Assemblyman Sung Choi of the Uri Party, Assemblyman Jin Ha Hwang of the Grand National Party, Assemblyman Hoi Chan Roh of the Democratic Labour Party, and Prof. Seongho Sheen (Seoul National University). Nine members of the National Assembly and fourteen figures from U.S. authority stationed in Korea led an active discussion over the relevant issues. The forum closed with a closing address by Hong-koo Lee, Chairman of the Board of EAI.
Prof. Young-Sun Ha (SNU) in Chair, the topic presenter B. B. Bell (Commander of U.S. Armed Forces),
and designated discussants.
B. B. Bell, the commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces, is presenting the main title,
"The Challenge of North Korea and Korean-American Relationship."
Hong-koo Lee, Chairman of the Board of EAI
Alexander Vershbow, the U.S. Ambassador
Sung Joo Han, Trustee of EAI
Assemblyman Jae Gun Yoo of the Uri Party
Assemblyman Sung Choi of the Uri Party in designated discussion
Assemblyman Jin Ha Hwang of the Grand National Party in designated discussion
Assemblyman Hoi Chan Roh of the Democratic Labour Party in designated discussion
Assemblyman Jin,Park of the Grand National Party in discussion
Assemblyman Kyung Pil Park of the Grand National Party in discussion
Assemblyman Yeo Ok Cheon of the Grand National Party in discussion
Assemblyman Kyum Bu Kim of the Uri Party in designated discussion
Assemblyman Hyung Joon Park of the Grand National Party in discussion
Assemblyman Chon Jae Choi of the Uri Party in designated discussion
Prof. Ha, Yongsun, Trustee of EAI and Sargeant, General of the U.S. Armed Force
Participants
Participants
EAI interns with B. B. Bell, the Commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces
EAI interns with Alexander Vershbow, U.S. Ambassador in South Korea