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February 4, 2025 - Join us for a discussion on the newly launched book: Korea-US-China Trilateral Relations in the Xi Jinping Era. The authors, CHUNG Duck Koo, Korea’s former Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Energy, and YUN Byung-se, Korea’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, examine Korea-US-China trilateral relations through a strategic triangular lens. The book moves beyond conventional discussions of bilateral ties to provide an in-depth analysis of the complexity, conflict, and economic interdependence characterizing the relationships among these three nations. In the discussion, Minister Chung and Minister Yun also address the new US administration and shifts in Korean politics, offering timely insights to shed light on unfolding events. The moderator for the program is Korea Society president and CEO Thomas Byrne.
The book is available for purchase here - rowman.com/ISBN/9781538199558/Korea-US-China-Trilateral-Relations-in-the-Xi-Jinping-Era-Complexity-Conflict-and-Interdependence
For more information, please visit the link below:
koreasociety.org/policy-and-corporate-programs/item/1955-korea-us-china-trilateral-relations-looking-back-and-looking-forward
February 4, 2025 - Join us for a discussion on the newly launched book: Korea-US-China Trilateral Relations in the Xi Jinping Era. The authors, CHUNG Duck Koo, Korea’s former Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Energy, and YUN Byung-se, Korea’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, examine Korea-US-China trilateral relations through a strategic triangular lens. The book moves beyond conventional discussions of bilateral ties to provide an in-depth analysis of the complexity, conflict, and economic interdependence characterizing the relationships among these three nations. In the discussion, Minister Chung and Minister Yun also address the new US administration and shifts in Korean politics, offering timely insights to shed light on unfolding events. The moderator for the program is Korea Society president and CEO Thomas Byrne.
The book is available for purchase here - rowman.com/ISBN/9781538199558/Korea-US-China-Trilateral-Relations-in-the-Xi-Jinping-Era-Complexity-Conflict-and-Interdependence
For more information, please visit the link below:
koreasociety.org/policy-and-corporate-programs/item/1955-korea-us-china-trilateral-relations-looking-back-and-looking-forward

![Artist Hong Seon Jang on his exhibition Minor Landscaping
Discover how everyday objects can take on new meaning with artist Hong Seon Jang (@[insert handle if available])! Jang’s work transforms industrial products and found objects to challenge how we perceive the world around us. In this Artist Talk, he shares the inspiration behind his latest exhibition, exploring themes such as authority and subordination, internal and external dynamics, and the tension between security and threat. Jang guides viewers through his creative process, showing how ordinary items can be reimagined to reveal deeper cultural and ideological significance.
📺Video Release – Artist Talk: Hong Seon Jang | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Artist Hong Seon Jang on his exhibition Minor Landscaping](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pfXPd073Vac/mqdefault.jpg)






![South Koreas Nuclear Submarine Strategy
January 28, 2026 - Join us for a virtual program examining the geopolitical impact of South Koreas development of nuclear submarines.
When Republic of Korea (ROK) President Lee Jae Myung hosted US President Donald Trump for a State Visit in Gyeongju, South Korea in October of last year, the allies committed to developing the maritime and nuclear relationship. A Fact Sheet published after the summit meeting describes that: The United States has given approval for the ROK to build nuclear-powered attack submarines… [and] will work closely with the ROK to advance requirements for this shipbuilding project, including avenues to source fuel.
Rather than focusing on the engineering processes and logistical challenges of shipbuilding cooperation, which you can learn about here, this discussion explores the strategic and geopolitical consequences of South Koreas emergent nuclear submarine program. Against a backdrop of North Koreas quickly evolving nuclear arsenal as well as revived interest in diplomatic engagement, this program investigates how nuclear submarines impact South Koreas defensive capabilities and strategic posture, its contribution to and coordination with the US-ROK alliance, its regional role, and the balance of power and relations with North Korea.
The discussion features Dr. Sang Hyun Lee, Fellow Emeritus of the Sejong Institute, and Dr. James R. Holmes, J. C. Wylie Chair of Maritime Strategy at the U.S. Naval War College, and Minkyung Jung, Staff Reporter for The Korea Herald, in conversation with policy director Jonathan Corrado.
This program is made possible by the generous support of the Korea Foundation and our individual and corporate members.
For more information, please visit the link below:
https://www.koreasociety.org/policy-and-corporate-programs/2104-south-koreas-nuclear-submarine-strategy South Koreas Nuclear Submarine Strategy](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/r7Oyi95jooc/mqdefault.jpg)

