Since the end of the Cold War, however, diverse and rather profound economic and societal changes have taken place. Where has North Korea been heading in terms of domestic and foreign policy since Kim Jong-un came to power? Does the young dictator really not tolerate senior political leaders or is he just a puppet of the really powerful within the Communist Par-ty? And what does the recent purge reveal about Pyongyang’s relationship with its big neigh-bour, China?
In cooperation with the German-Korean Association Hamburg (DKGH) and the German Asia-Pacific Business Association (OAV), the GIGA has organised a high-quality GIGA Forum. Speaking at the event will be Rüdiger Frank, a professor of East Asian Economy and Society at the University of Vienna and one of the most renowned North Korea specialists worldwide, and James Hoare, who as a British diplomat was chargé d'affaires and HM consul general at the British Embassy in Pyongyang.
Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Frank (University of Vienna)
Dr. James E. Hoare (London)
Chair:
Prof. Dr. Patrick Köllner (GIGA)
Information on participating / attending:
The event will be held in English, but questions can also be asked in German. Following the event, a Korean snack will be served.
Date:
02/12/2014 18:00 - 02/12/2014 19:30
Event venue:
Neuer Jungfernstieg 21
Room 519
20354 Hamburg
Hamburg
Germany
Target group:
Journalists, all interested persons
Email address:
Relevance:
transregional, national
Subject areas:
Politics, Social studies
Types of events:
Presentation / colloquium / lecture
Entry:
01/22/2014
Sender/author:
Verena Schweiger
Department:
Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Event is free:
yes
Language of the text:
English
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event46126
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