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On March 29, 2011, the U.S.-Korea Institute and SAIS and Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress cohosted a seminar entitled, “Leadership Matters: The U.S.-ROK Alliance in the Lead Up to 2012.” The Honorable Lee Jae-oh, South Korea’s Minister of Special Affairs and 4 time National Assemblyman delivered the keynote speech for this event, entitled “Global Leadership: A New Vision for the U.S.-ROK Alliance,” highlighting such key issues the KORUS FTA, coordination on North Korea policy, and his vision for creating a Northeast Asian Community of Peace and Prosperity.

Following Minister Lee’s remarks was a panel discussion with Karl D. Jackson, Director of Asian Studies at SAIS, Bruce Klingner, Senior Research Fellow for Northeast Asia at the Heritage Foundation, and Meredith Broadbent, Senior Advisor and Scholl Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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