Christopher Green
PANEL SPEAKER Christopher Green Senior Consultant, Korean Peninsula Christopher Green leads Crisis Group’s work on Korea, delivering timely analysis of inter-Korean, alliance and regional concerns.
PARTNERS
ABOUT FORUM
The Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC) Toronto (https://puac-toronto.com/) is hosting a forum to bring together influential Canadians in politics, diplomacy, foreign affairs, defence, business, academia and media to discuss the opportunities and challenges of Korea and Canada partnership in the Indo-Pacific and Canada’s role in the Korean peninsula’s peace process.
Canada’s Role in the Korean Peninsula & the Indo-Pacific
Canada is currently working on the Indo-Pacific Strategy. The US and other major allies have released their strategies. Canada is expected to take a more active role in the Indo-Pacific region, working together with Korea and other like-minded Canadian allies and partners in the region. We have many questions, and this forum will try to find recommendations for the government of Canada on the Korean peninsula and the Indo-Pacific strategies.
- What are the prospects and challenges facing Canada as we seek to strengthen bilateral relationships with South Korea and multilateral relationships in the Indo-Pacific?
- How can Canada help make progress in a peace agreement between South and North Korea?
Purpose
- To explore the strategies on the Korean peninsula and the Indo-Pacific
- To inform Canadian public and policy makers on the importance of Canada’s engagement in facilitating peace & stability in the Korean peninsula & the Indo-Pacific
- To hear ideas and recommendations from the experts
- To present recommendations to Canadian government policymakers
- To strengthen the partnership between Korea and Canada in the Indo-Pacific
SPEAKERS
Jonathan Fried
PANEL SPEAKER Jonathan Fried Mr. Jonathan T. Fried’s distinguished diplomatic career for Canada spanned law, economics, and trade. Prior to his retirement in August 2020,
Seong-Whun Cheon
PANEL SPEAKER Seong-Whun Cheon Fellow Korea Inst. of National UnificationFormer Secretary for National Security Strategy, ROK Copyright @ PUAC-TORONTO 2022
Ho-Young Ahn
KEYNOTE SPEAKER Ho-Young Ahn Ambassador Ahn served as Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to the United States (2013-17), Deputy Minister of Trade, Ambassador to the European
Youngjun Kim
PANEL SPEAKER Youngjun Kim Professor of National Security Affairs, National Security College, Korea National Defense University Member, National Security Advisory Board to the President of the Republic of
Trevor Kennedy
PANEL SPEAKER Trevor Kennedy Trevor leads the Council’s work on Canada’s international trade and investment ties. He advises and executes the Council’s trade policy initiatives,
John Gruetzner
MODERATOR John Gruetzner Mr. Gruetzner is currently working responsible for international business development for Canadian–based e-signature firm Syngrafii Inc. He is also the co-founder of
Paul Thoppil
PANEL SPEAKER Paul Thoppil Paul Thoppil was appointed the assistant deputy minister (Asia Pacific) at Global Affairs Canada (GAC) on July 8, 2019. In addition,
Jonathan B Miller
MODERATOR Jonathan Berkshire Miller Jonathan is an international affairs professional with expertise on security, defense and geo-economic issues in the Indo-Pacific. He has held a
INVITED
PROGRAM
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
09:00 – 16:00
In-person & On-line
09:00 Registration, Coffee, Light Breakfast & Networking
09:30 Special Morning Address by Hon. François-Philippe Champagne,
Minister of Innovation, Science and Inderstry
10:00 Opening Remarks – Head of PUAC Toronto (Mr. Kim Yeon Soo) &
Americas (Mr. Casey Choi) &
Remarks by Ambassador of Korea, Lim Woong Soon
10:15 Keynote by Former Ambassador of Korea to the US, Ho-Young Ahn
10:30 Forum Session One
12:00 Networking Buffet Lunch
12:45 Special Luncheon Address by Hon. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing,
Diversity and Inclusion
13:00 Forum Session Two
14:30 Summary & Comments Former Ambassadors of Canada to Korea,
Marius Grinius & Michael Danagher
14:45 Q&A
15:15 Adjourn & Networking
Topics
- What are the prospects and challenges facing Canada as we seek to strengthen bilateral relationships with South Korea and multilateral relationships in the Indo-Pacific?
- How can Canada help make progress in a peace agreement between South and North Korea?
- Korean Peninsula, North Korea, China & Indo-Pacific. Why should Canada be there?
- How to deal with DPRK & China? What should a middle power like Canada do?
OUR TEAM
PUAC - TORONTO
The Peaceful Unification Advisory Council - Toronto
Sonny Cho, Forum Chair
scho@globalpublic.com
Yeon Soo Kim, Head
ysk4852@gmail.com
Sang Sik Kim, Operations
kim9942@gmail.com
Jae Chong, Executive Director
jae.y.chong@gmail.com
Kelly Lee, Guest Relations
kelly.jinkyoung.lee@gmail.com
YangHee Ki, Guest Relations
yanghee.ki@gmail.com
Grace kangmeehae Lee, Parliament Relations
graceleecfp@gmail.com
Juliana Kim, Academia Relations
jukim@mitacs.ca
JeanHee Park, Ottawa Logistics
arachi65@hotmail.com
Shilbee Dhalla-Kim, Media Relations
shilbeekim@gmail.com
Yoonie Kim, Treasurer
yoonieinto@gmail.com
Wonhee Lee, Communications
nuac.wonhee.lee@gmail.com
Jang Hun Kong, Audio & Video
Kongnuac@gmail.com
Young Suk Park, Audio & Video
iammik@naver.com
Minho Lee, Marketing
todiclub@gmail.com
Paula Chung, Marketing
paula.chung@gmail.com
VENUE
Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre
101 Lyon St. N, Ottawa, ON K1R 5T9
