EAI
Celebrates its Twentieth Anniversary and Grand Opening of Landmark Headquarters
in Sajik-dong
On June 14, 2022, the East Asia
Institute (EAI) celebrated its 20th anniversary by welcoming esteemed
guests, trustees, alumni, supporters, and member scholars to its new
headquarters located in the heart of Seoul, adjacent to the historic property
of the Sajik Altar.
The grand opening brought together EAI’s
leadership, academics, and dignitaries for a day of events including speeches celebrating
the institute’s long-standing commitment to global leadership and excellence and
a panel discussion on EAI’s future research agendas under the banner of Korea’s Road to 2050. 20th Anniversary Celebrations EAI kicked off its 20th anniversary
celebration with welcoming remarks by EAI President Yul Sohn and an opening
speech by Young-sun Ha, EAI’s Board of Trustees Chairman. The speech was
followed by words from Park Jin, ROK Minister of Foreign Affairs, who called
EAI “the preeminent foreign affairs and security think tank of Korea.”
Foreign dignitaries also sent messages to
congratulate EAI on the occasion. Richard Haass, President of the Council of
Foreign Relations spoke of the EAI’s critical role in global affairs by remarking,
“if an institution like EAI did not already exist, we would need to invent it.”
Kazuo Ogura, Former Japanese Ambassador to Korea thanked “EAI’s great
contribution in continuing dialogue between Korea and Japan during difficult
times of bilateral relations.” Damon Wilson, President of National Endowment
for Democracy, especially thanked EAI for keeping up communications with
Burmese institutions during the 2021 military coup when many global
institutions did not. He also thanked EAI for publishing critically important
research and publications on the crises and voicing support for Burmese activists.
Jia Qingquo of Beijing University highlighted that EAI is an indispensable
source for academics worldwide to understand Korean affairs. A panel discussion on Korea’s 2050 Strategic Roadmap centered around the issues of future democracy, nationalism, advanced technology management, and symbiotic governance in an era of great power competition. The second part of the evening’s celebrations included a ceremony to award some of EAI’s most notable alumni with Medals of Appreciation, followed by a dinner banquet. The new EAI building was constructed in time to host the 20th anniversary celebrations thanks to the generous donations of numerous EAI supporters. The new home spans four floors that feature its own recording studio, seminar rooms and the state-of-the-art conference hall. It is also equipped with pleasant office space for research associates, a terrace area for guests, and a delightful rooftop overlooking three beautiful mountains surrounding historic sites of Seoul.
As EAI celebrates milestones and accomplishments, it remembers its history and honor its legacy. As EAI embarks upon the beginning of the “Sajik Chapter,” it pledges to continue its role as a thought leader that contributes to future peace, prosperity and cooperation of East Asia.EAST ASIA INSTITUTE 1, Sajik-ro 7gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03028, Republic of KoreaTel 82 2 2277 1683 | Fax 82 2 2277 1684 | Email EAICopyright 2021 © EAST ASIA INSTITUTE. All Rights Reserved. 수신거부 Unsubscribe |