You are cordially invited to a conference on the topic of
The Korean Peninsula Security Challenges:
The First Year under Presidents Moon and Trump
Thursday, June 28th 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday, June 29th 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The Institute of World Politics
1521 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C.
Parking
This event is co-sponsored by the Council on Korea-U.S. Security Studies, the Korean Defense Veterans Association, and The Institute of World Politics.
Day 1: June 28, 2018
Opening Ceremony and Remarks
by Chairmen Gen. (Ret.) John Tilelli and Gen. (Ret.) Byungkwan Kim
Panels and Speakers:
9:00 – 11:30 AM
Panel 1: Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula
Papers:
The role of the ROK-US alliance for denuclearization of North Korea – Dae-Sung Song
International collaboration efforts for denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula – George Hutchinson, George Mason University
Discussants: Andrew Scobell and Dong Sun Lee
Moderated by Gen. (Ret.) Kim Jae Chang
12:00 – 12:30 PM
Luncheon Speech with ROK Ambassador to USA
1:30 – 4:00 PM
Panel 2. ROK-US Alliance Issues under Moon & Trump
Papers:
North Korea’s military developments and actions since Moon/Trump elections – Bruce Bechtol, Angelo State University
Denuclearization, Peace Regime, and ROK-US Alliance Issues Post-Summit Talks – Changsoo Kim, Korea Institute for Defense Analyses
Discussants: David Maxwell, Vice Admiral (Ret.) Tae-Ho Won, and MG (Ret.) Seo Young Lee
Moderated by Gen. (Ret.) John Tilelli
Day 2: June 29, 2018
9:00 – 11:30 AM
Panel 3 – Deterring and Defending against the North Korean Threat
Papers:
Toward New Alliance Strategies: Preparing against Threat from DPRK and China – Taewoo Kim
Optimal structure for deterrence against the DPRK threat – Bruce Bennett, RAND
Discussants: (USA) William Newcomb, (ROK) Jaekap Ryoo, and Nam-Sung Huh
Moderated by Gen. (Ret.) Walter Sharp
Closing Remarks – Co-Chairmen, ROK, USA
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