Panel to Speak on US-Korean Relations

World Affairs Council of Maine To Feature Panel on

US-Korean Relations:Economic, Financial and Trade Issues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:  Gail Witherill

World Affairs Council of Maine

Telephone: 207-221-4386

gwitherill@wacmaine.org

www.wacmaine.org

 

The panel is comprised of Republic of Korea Embassy Economy representative, Jongho-Kyun, who will focus on the economic, financial and trade issues pertaining to US-Korea relations.  The State Department Korea Desk representative, Jennifer Roque, will provide valuable insight into the US-Korea relationship under the Obama and Lee governments. Jack Pritchard, President of KEI, will highlight current activities involving North Korea as well as emphasize the recent accomplishments of Korea in becoming host for the G20 Summit in November 2010 and pulling out of the economic crisis before most other countries.

The program will take place on April 28, 2010, 8:00am-9:00am at the Ludke Auditorium, University of New England-Portland Campus, 716 Stevens Avenue, Portland, Me 04103.  A breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:00am.  Registration is necessary.  Call 221-4386 to register.

For additional information, contact:

Gail Witherill

World Affairs Council of Maine

Telephone:  207-221-4386

gwitherill@wacmaine.org

www.wacmaine.org

 

The World Affairs Council of Maine is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public membership organization dedicated to bringing issues of international importance into focus through the presentation of world leaders and opinion makers at its public programs, business briefings, schools and special events.
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