The Diplomatic Academy at the University of Nicosia cordially invites you to the seminar:

"New Horizon for Korea-Cyprus Relations: An International Seminar, Celebrating the 20 Years Anniversary of the Diplomatic Relationship between Korea and Cyprus"

 

We are pleased to announce that H.E. Mr. Gil-sou Shin, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Cyprus has agreed to be present along with Prof. Kyu-Dok Hong (Former Deputy Minister of Defense Reform) from Sook Myung Women`s University and Prof Hyun In-taek (Former Minister of Unification of the Republic of Korea) from Korea University.

The event will take place on Monday, 25 May 2015 at 10:30

Location: “UNESCO” Auditorium – University of Nicosia

Should you need more information related to the event please do not hesitate to contact Ms Ágnes Kékesi ([email protected]). For info regarding the Diplomatic Academy please visit: www.da.unic.ac.cy

 

 

Programme: 

10:30-10:50     Registration and coffee

10:50-11:15     Welcome by Prof. Michalis Attalides

Rector of the University of Nicosia

Member of the Board of Directors of the Diplomatic Academy  

 

Congratulate by H.E. Mr. Gil-sou Shin

Ambassador, Embassy of Korea to the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Cyprus

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Republic of Korea

           

11:20-11:40 "The Park Government's Security Strategy for Responding to North Korean     Provocations"

Prof. Kyu-Dok Hong – Sook Myung Women’s University

Former Deputy Minister for Defense Reform, Ministry of National Defense

 

11:40-12:00 "The Park Government's Strategy for Human Right Conditions in North Korea

 and Restoration of Trust"

Prof. Hyun In-taek – Korea University

Former Minister of Unification of the Republic of Korea

 

12:00-12:20 "Cyprus and Korea: Parallel Paths"

Panayotis Papadopoulos, Minister Plenipotentiary

                Head, Asia Oceania Department, Political Affairs Division,  

  Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Republic of Cyprus

 

12:20-12:40 "Geopolitical Shifts in the MENA and the Cyprus Pivot"

Dr. Zenonas Tziarras, Analyst, the Diplomatic Academy

 

12:40-13:20 Discussion