Prof. Gi-Wook Shin hosted a meeting of former visiting scholars to Shorenstein Asia Pacific Research Center at the Chosun Hotel in Seoul on Friday, November 3, 2006.

This meeting was organized to accommodate the desire to provide a formal setting for former visiting scholars to gather together. Former visiting scholars hope this will be the first of regular meetings at which they can both share their memories of their time in Palo Alto and also promote the Korean Studies Programs among relevant parties in Korea, such as policy-makers and prospective visiting scholars. While there have been informal meetings among former visiting scholars in the past, this is the first meeting that was organized formally.

There were over 30 attendees including Mr. Yoon, Young Kwan, former minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Mr. Park Won Soon, The Beautiful Foundation; and Mr. Kim Hyong-O, the Floor Leader of GNP. The meeting began with Prof. Shin's welcome address, followed by Prof. Yoon Young Kwan's presentation on North Korea issues. After the presentation, the attendees shared their opinions on current issues as well as ways to promote the Korean Studies Program.