[Event Report] The 46th Global Prominence Seminar: “Industrial and Trade Policies in the Trump Era”

[Event Report] The 46th Global Prominence Seminar "Industrial and Trade Policies in the Trump Era"   Title: Industrial and Trade Policies in the Trump Era Date: 2025. 10. 21. (Tuesday) 12:30pm-2:00pm Place: Conference Room (4F), Bldg. 140-2, SNU GSIS Presenter:  Professor Dukgeun Ahn (Professor of Seoul National University Graduate School of International Studies) President Chul Chung (President of Korea Economic Research Institute (KERI) & Chief Research Officer (CRO) of the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI)) Moderator: Prof. Jiyeoun Song (Professor of SNU GSIS) Language: English   On October 21, 2025, the 46th Global Prominence Seminar at Seoul National University’s Graduate School of International Studies (SNU GSIS) invited President Chul Chung from the Korea Economic Research Institute (KERI) and Professor Dukgeun Ahn from SNU GSIS. They delivered lectures on “Industrial and Trade Policies in the Trump Era,” exploring recent developments in U.S. trade policy, Korea–U.S. industrial cooperation, and AI-driven economic strategies. The event, held in the International Conference Room, was attended by more than fifty students and faculty members and concluded with a dynamic Q&A session. The Asia and the World Seminar Series at SNU GSIS is sponsored by Toyota Motor Korea.   46th GPS Seminar Video Link: https://youtu.be/F9NUkiwewro?si=QWrzJeSaCO9_eUoa  

2025-11-12

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[Event Report] The 45th Global Prominence Seminar: “Learning from America: What China Gets Right and Wrong About the US and Lessons for the Rest of Us”

[Event Report] The 45th Global Prominence Seminar "Learning from America: What China Gets Right and Wrong About the US and Lessons for the Rest of Us"   Title: Learning from America: What China Gets Right and Wrong About the US and Lessons for the Rest of Us Date: 2025. 10. 14. (Tuesday) 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Place: Global Strategy Room, Bldg. 140-1, Room 201, SNU GSIS Presenter: Dr. Benjamin Ho (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) Moderator: Prof. Oh, Yoon Ah (SNU GSIS) Language: English    The Seoul National University Institute of International Affairs held the 45th Global Prominence Seminar on October 14th, 2025, in the Global Strategy Room (Bldg. 140-1, Room 201). The seminar was moderated by Professor Oh, Yoon Ah of SNU GSIS and presented by Dr. Benjamin Ho of the Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore under the title “Learning from America: What China Gets Right and Wrong About the US and Lessons for the Rest of Us” Professor Benjamin Ho has discussed how China’s understanding of the United States is shaped by both admiration and misperception. While China effectively learns from America’s economic and technological strengths, it misreads U.S. political resilience and moral complexity.  Professor Ho concludes that Southeast Asia should avoid simplistic narratives about U.S. decline or Chinese rise, instead maintaining perspective, skepticism toward official narratives, and a strong sense of regional agency.  

2025-10-16

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[Event Report] The 44th Global Prominence Seminar: “Industrial and Trade Policies in the Trump Era”

[Event Report] The 44th Global Prominence Seminar "Australian Debates on Asia's Strategic Balance"   Title: Australian Debates on Asia's Strategic Balance Date: 2025. 9. 26. (Friday) 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Place: International Conference Hall (4F), Bldg. 140-2, SNU GSIS Presenter: Director Sam Roggeveen (Lowy Institute) Moderator: Prof. Sheen, Seong-ho (Dean of SNU GSIS) Language: English   The Seoul National University Institute of International Affairs held the 44th Global Prominence Seminar on September 26th, 2025, in the International Conference Hall (Bldg. 140-2, Room 401). The seminar was moderated by Professor Erik Mobrand of SNU GSIS and presented by Director Sam Roggeveen of the Lowy Institute under the title “Australian Debates on Asia’s Strategic Balance.” Director Roggeveen addressed how Australia should position itself amid the changing power dynamic in Asia. He asserted that Australia must act strategically within the region’s complex powerplay, warning that certain choices—such as acquiring nuclear submarines or heavily expanding military capabilities—could produce unwanted consequences for Australia’s security and long-term interests. His presentation emphasized the delicate balance Australia faces between maintaining strong security ties, managing regional stability, and avoiding actions that might exacerbate tensions in Asia. The seminar provided valuable insights into Australian strategic thinking and the dilemmas posed by the shifting balance of power in the Indo-Pacific.   46th GPS Seminar Video Link: https://youtu.be/F9NUkiwewro?si=UuW4N2zkjQAk3Jov    

2025-09-30

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[Event Report] The 43rd Global Prominence Seminar: “Bitcoin Bites: Ambient pollution and labor market outcomes in Pennsylvania”

[Event Report] The 43rd Global Prominence Seminar "Bitcoin Bites: Ambient pollution and labor market outcomes in Pennsylvania"   Title: Bitcoin Bites: Ambient pollution and labor market outcomes in Pennsylvania Date: 2025. 6. 5. (Thursday) 12:30 PM - 14:00 PM Place: International Conference Hall (4F), Bldg. 140-2, SNU GSIS Presenter: Prof. Douglas Almond (Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs & Department of Economics) Moderator: Prof. Semee Yoon (SNU GSIS) Language: English    The Seoul National University Institute of International Affairs held the 43rd Global Prominence Seminar on June 5th, 2025, in the International Conference Hall (Bldg. 140-2, Room 401). The seminar was moderated by Professor Semee Yoon of SNU GSIS and presented by Professor Douglas Almond from Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs & Department of Economics, under the title “Bitcoin Bites: Ambient pollution and labor market outcomes in Pennsylvania.” Professor Almond presented empirical findings showing that Bitcoin mining activities in Pennsylvania—particularly at coal-fired power plants like Scrubgrass—have increased local air pollution and negatively affected nearby workers’ labor hours. Using fine-grained U.S. administrative data, he demonstrated that higher mining incentives (e.g., rising Bitcoin prices) lead to more pollution and reduced working hours for employees living within 20 km of mining sites. The presenter highlights the environmental and labor market externalities of cryptocurrency mining and suggests the need for regulatory attention.   43rd GPS Seminar Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elRkbqndeGU

2025-06-05

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[Event Report] The 42nd Global Prominence Seminar: “12.3 계엄과 한국 민주주의: 거시비교적 시각”

[Event Report] The 42nd Global Prominence Seminar "12.3 계엄과 한국 민주주의: 거시비교적 시각"   Title: 12.3 계엄과 한국 민주주의: 거시비교적 시각 Date: 2025. 5. 22. (Thursday) 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Place: International Conference Hall(4F), Bldg. 140-2, SNU GSIS  Presenter: Prof. Jai Kwan Jung (Department of Political Science and International Relations, Korea University) Moderator: Prof. Jiyeoun Song (Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University) Language: Korean    The Seoul National University Institute of International Affairs held the 42nd Global Prominence Seminar on May 22, 2025, in the International Conference Hall (Bldg. 140-2, Room 401). The seminar was moderated by Professor Jiyeoun Song of SNU GSIS and presented by Professor Jai Kwan Jung from Korea University’s Department of Political Science and International Relations, under the title “December 3rd Martial Law and Korean Democracy: A Macro-Comparative Perspective.” Professor Jung examined theoretical approaches to Korea’s democratization, such as modernization theory and transition theory, and explored global patterns of democratic breakdown, distinguishing between “quick deaths” via coups and “slow deaths” through legal erosion by elected leaders. He explained why Korea’s democracy is vulnerable—highlighting weak party institutions, strong civil society, issues with the presidential system, and deep political polarization—and concluded by emphasizing the need for institutional reforms to strengthen democratic resilience.  

2025-05-22

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