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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs the golden book as he meets Norway’s king on October 20, 2026, at the Royal Palace in Oslo. (Getty Images)
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The South Korean flag flies with US flags outside the New York Stock Exchange at the New York Stock Exchange on May 13, 2014. (Getty Images)
Join Hudson Institute for the tenth United States–Republic of Korea Joint Public-Private Economic Forum on November 17. Celebrating a decade of bilateral economic cooperation, the forum will convene senior public officials, corporate executives, and leading scholars to discuss US-ROK economic security and industrial strength.
Second Vice Minister Jina Kim of the ROK will deliver remarks on the evolving economic partnership with the US. Speakers will assess the impact of Korean investments in the US and discuss the essential roles both governments play in fostering a competitive, resilient economic environment.
Hosted by the Asia-Pacific Security Chair, this year’s forum is made possible with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
Agenda:
9:30 a.m.–9:35 a.m. | Opening Remarks
9:35 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | Keynote Address
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. | Panel 1. Empowering the Future through US-ROK Energy and Resource Cooperation
10:50 a.m.–11:35 a.m. | Panel 2. Sailing Together: How US-ROK Shipbuilding Partnership Can Speed Strategic Adaptation of Maritime Security
11:40 a.m.–12:25 p.m. | Panel 3. Implementations and Challenges for Economic Cooperation
12:25 p.m.–12:45 p.m. | Luncheon Address
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