North Korea, or How to Walk on a Tightrope!
Monday, November 20th, 2017
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, November 20, 2017 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM | Seminar Room 208N, 1 Devonshire Place |
Description
This special seminar will outline events leading to the current relationship between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, its immediate neighbours, the United States, and the United Nations. Also discussed will be the issue of what role, if any, Canada might play in connection with this dangerous confrontation.
Donald Rickerd practiced law in Toronto, taught at York University, and was President of the Donner Canadian Foundation in Toronto. He is a Senior Fellow at Massey College and a Counsellor in the International Relations Program.
Commentary will be by Prof. Andre Schmid, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of East Asian Studies. Formerly Director of the Centre for the Study of Korea, he is a prize winning author and distinguished authority on Korea.
Space is limited. Please register by email to: Marilyn Laville at irpro@trinity.utoronto.ca
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