Tuesday, November 6th, 2007 Roundtable on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

DateTimeLocation
Tuesday, November 6, 200712:00PM - 2:00PMSeminar Room 208N, Munk Centre For International Studies
1 Devonshire Place

Description

One of the great enigmas of contemporary political science is the continued existence of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea. Under the leadership of Kim Jong-il, the Dear Leader, the DPRK has suffered from a series of natural disasters and famine, but has now entered the ranks of the nuclear powers, following the detonation of a nuclear device last year. Its complex role internationally has caused great concern, both amongst its immediate neighbours and the rest of the world.

Prof. Frolic, Ms. Krolikowski, Mr. Grove-White, and Mr. Gang all participated in a visit to the DPRK in May 2007 organized by the Canada-DPRK Association. The panel will be able to offer first-hand observations on Pyongyang, the DMZ, and other aspects of contemporary life in the DPRK.

A light lunch will be available for those who register in advance.


Speakers

Bernie Frolic
Chair
Asian Institute Senior Fellow and York University, Political Science

Colum Grove-White
Speaker
University of Toronto, Dr. David Chu Program in Asia Pacific Studies

Alanna Krolikowski
Speaker
University of Toronto, Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science

Justin Gang
Speaker
University of Toronto, New College


Main Sponsor

Centre for the Study of Korea

Co-Sponsors

Asian Institute

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