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Tag: South Korea
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Science & Tech
Lessons on diplomacy, sustainability of International Space Station
Soyeon Yi, the first Korean astronaut, details her experiences with Americans and Russians while on a mission on the International Space Station.
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Nation & World
A historic summit, with uncertain outcome
John Park, director of the Belfer Center’s Korea Working Group at Harvard Kennedy School, discusses the prospects for lasting peace between South Korea and North Korea following the historic announcement of their intent to sign a peace treaty to end the Korean War.
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Nation & World
Can Olympics bridge two Koreas?
In light of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea, John Park of Harvard’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs offers his perspective on the complex relationship between the two Koreas.
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Nation & World
A U.N. leader looks back
In a Q&A session, Kennedy School fellow Ban Ki-moon reflects on his decade-long tenure as United Nations general secretary.
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Arts & Culture
‘Gangnam Style’ by the Yard
The singer Psy spoke at Memorial Church about his life, his time in the United States, and the runaway success of “Gangnam Style.”
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Nation & World
More opportunities for women
Speaking in South Korea at the conclusion of a five-day visit to Asia, Harvard President Drew Faust urged greater educational opportunities for women.
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Nation & World
Harvard-Asia: Ties deep and broad
Harvard President Drew Faust’s coming trip to South Korea and Hong Kong is framed against a long history of Harvard’s engagement with Asia’s many nations.
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Arts & Culture
Poetry in the making
David McCann, the Korea Foundation Professor of Korean Literature, is spreading his love of sijo, a poetic form.
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Nation & World
Spotlight on the international
Harvard is one of the world’s most international universities, with students and faculty from around the world. Overseas research and study abroad opportunities abound.
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Nation & World
Firm allies, past and present
In a rare double ambassadorial appearance to Harvard, moderated by Graham Allison, ambassadors Han Duck-soo of South Korea and Kathleen Stephens of the United States reflect on the U.S.-South alliance, and what might put it at risk.
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Campus & Community
Harvard-Yenching Institute’s 22 visiting scholars, fellows
The Harvard-Yenching Institute has selected 22 visiting scholars and fellows from major universities in Asia. Established in 1928, the Harvard-Yenching Institute is an independent foundation dedicated to advancing higher education in Asia, with special attention to the study of Asian culture. The group of visiting scholars and fellows includes faculty members and advanced graduate students…
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Campus & Community
Ho-Am Prize, ‘Korea’s Nobel,’ is awarded to BWH’s Charles Lee
Assistant Professor of Pathology Charles Lee of Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) has been named the recipient of the 2008 Ho-Am Prize in Medicine.
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Nation & World
Kim Dae-jung has ‘sunny’ advice for U.S.
Former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung told an audience at Harvard Kennedy School’s John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum Tuesday night (April 22) that the United States should allow the sun to shine on its relations with the world’s fastest growing economic power.