Global Agenda Council on Korea 2011

Korea, the Peninsula and North-East Asia have undergone dramatic changes over the past few decades – imperialism, conflict, industrialization and democratization. In addition to these pervasive changes, the uncertainty and complexity of the region’s issues have important implications and influence on our interlinked, globalized world.

Externally, Korea is an actor in international affairs through its trade, financial systems, resource supply chain, climate change cooperation and cultural influence. It is currently the chair of the G20 and the first Asian country to host the one of the summits (November 2011). Internally, as Korea’s soft power increases, it faces strong pressure to provide leadership on global challenges. This Council’s main aim is to consider the peninsula’s current issues and interlinkages with other Councils to generate viable roadmaps and tangible outcomes.