2023 Sejong–NBR Joint Seminar in Seattle: Evolving Security Dynamics in the Indo-Pacific

On December 8, 2023, the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) and the Sejong Institute convened a select group of government, academic, and policy leaders from the United States and South Korea in Seattle for a joint seminar on the Indo-Pacific’s evolving security dynamics. As part of the discussion, panelists considered how Washington and Seoul can improve coordination to jointly address rising challenges, understand emerging trends, and seek opportunities for continued growth and partnership.

Welcome Remarks

Michael Wills, Executive Vice President, The National Bureau of Asian Research
Sang Hyun Lee, President, Sejong Institute

Session I: Evolving Challenges and Opportunities in the Indo-Pacific

Moderator
Jerome Siangco, Project Manager, Political and Security Affairs, The National Bureau of Asian Research

Panelists
Kil Joo Ban, Research Professor, Ilmin International Institute
Jaechun Kim, Professor, Sogang University
Sang Hyun Lee, President, Sejong Institute
William McCahill, Advisor, The National Bureau of Asian Research
Ian Oates, Interim Associate Director, Center for Korea Studies, University of Washington

Session II:Indo-Pacific Security Dynamics: Alliances, Deterrence, and Emerging Trends

Moderator
Jerome Siangco, Project Manager, Political and Security Affairs, The National Bureau of Asian Research

Panelists
Jaechun Kim, Professor, Sogang University
Dongchan Kim, Professor, Yonsei University
Sang Hyun Lee, President, Sejong Institute
Soohoon Lee, Associate Research Fellow, Korea Institute for Defense Analyses
Michael Wills, Executive Vice President, The National Bureau of Asian Research

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