The 2nd North Korea Economic Forum Annual Conference (Part I)

Founded in the year 2016, the GW Institute for Korean Studies (GWIKS) is a university wide Institute housed in the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University. The establishment of the GWIKS in 2016 was made possible by a generous grant from the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS). The mission of GWIKS is to consolidate, strengthen, and grow the existing Korean studies program at GW, and more generally in the greater D.C. area and beyond. The Institute enables and enhances productive research and education relationships within GW, and among the many experts throughout the region and the world.

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The 2nd North Korea Economic Forum Annual Conference (Part I):  “Current Development Trends in North Korea”

The North Korean economy, which was already pressured hard by tight international sanctions, faced unprecedented economic challenges since the global outbreak of COVID-19. The health crisis revealed the vulnerability of North Korea’s economic system and raised questions about the validity of Pyongyang’s economic development plans. In this context, the first part of our second North Korea Economic Forum Annual Conference will examine the current development trends in North Korea in the areas of public infrastructure, tourism, and mobile telecommunications.If you have a question for the speakers, please submit it when you complete the guest registration. Registered guests will receive confirmation email with details for joining the Zoom event.This event is on the record and open to the public.

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<h3>North Korea Economic Forum Background</h3>The North Korea Economic Forum (NKEF) is part of policy program at the George Washington University's Institute for Korean Studies (GWIKS). The Forum aims to promote the understanding of North Korean economic issues, distribute the well-balanced, deeply touched, and multi-dimensionally explored pictures of North Korean economy and to expand the network among the various North Korean economy watchers. The Forum is mostly a closed and off-the-record meeting where participants can freely and seriously discuss the critical issues. Mr. Daniel Wertz is currently the chair of the NKEF and is leading the meetings. It also organizes special conferences made public throughout the academic year. The Forum is made possible by a generous grant provided by the KDI School of Public Policy and Management.

The 2nd North Korea Economic Forum Annual Conference (Part II) on “Researching North Korea: Sources, Methods, and Pitfalls” will be held on Oct. 12~13.

The Elliott School can coordinate with the university to reasonably accommodate most disabilities. If you need specific accommodations, please contact GWIKS at <a href="http://mailto: gwiks@gwu.edu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">gwiks@gwu.edu</a>. Requests should be made as soon as possible, but at least three business days prior to the event to ensure full accommodations: <a href="http://disabilitysupport.gwu.edu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Disability Support Services</a> | <a href="http://benefits.gwu.edu/motherhood-rooms" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Motherhood rooms</a> | <a href="http://mssc.gwu.edu/bathrooms" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gender Inclusive Bathrooms</a>.

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