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Future Of Korea

KEI's Future of Koreais an outreach program that strengthens interest in Korea affairs to community members, scholars, and students outside of the DC metropolitan area. KEI hosts a series of six to ten programs annually with leading local World Affairs Councils throughout the United States. 

The Future of Korea program features panel presentations by a team of up to three people, usually one member of KEI, a representative from the U.S. State Department Korea Desk, and a diplomat from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea. The panel addresses all aspects of U.S.-Korea relations and the situation on the Korean peninsula, including political, economic, and security issues, followed by a question and answer session. In addition to the core event, the program often includes a similar panel discussion at a local university or high school and various media events. Other events are added depending on the wishes of the local host organization.  These successful and popular programs have attracted as many as 1,400 participants in some cities.

Future Of Korea

KEI has already scheduled the following six Future of Korea programs in of the second semester of 2012 and first half of 2013:

  • Harrisburg, PA (Nov. 1, 2012)
  • Orlando, FL (Feb. 21, 2013)
  • Minneapolis, MN (March 14, 2013)
  • Manchester, NH (March 28, 2013)
  • San Antonio, TX (May 14, 2013)
  • Louisville, KY (May 15-16, 2013)


KEI selects the local World Affairs Councils by issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to host a Future of Korea program.  The winning proposals are selected based on the assessed program feasibility, consistency with Future of Korea goals and objectives, and cost effectiveness. 

KEI works with local chapters of World Affairs Council to customize programs to draw the widest community participation. Types of programs include: evening panel discussion on current events on the Korean peninsula, presentation on Korea’s economy and the KORUS FTA, roundtable with business leaders, meetings with ediorial boards and Korean film screening with discussion. All travel costs are covered by KEI.

For more information, please contact Linda Kim: lk@keia.org