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National Assembly Future Institute and Korean-Chinese Parliamentarians' Union Co-Host International Seminar on “The Future of the International Order and Korea-China Relations After the U.S. Presidential Election”

The National Assembly Future Institute and the Korean-Chinese Parliamentarians' Union, with Kim Tae Nyeon of the Democratic Party of Korea serving as Chair and Kim Sung Won of the People Power Party as Senior Vice Chair, co-hosted an international seminar on November 22 (Friday) in the Conference Room of the Erum Center, under the theme “The Future of the International Order and Korea-China Relations After the U.S. Presidential Election.” This seminar brought together scholars and experts from Korea and China to forecast changes in the international order following the U.S. presidential election and to share and discuss the strategies and perspectives of both countries. Organized into multiple sessions, the seminar addressed topics such as U.S.-China relations, the global economic order, the Northeast Asian order, the Korean Peninsula issue, and the future of Korea-China relations after the U.S. presidential election. Through presentations and discussions by experts from both countries, the event aimed to enhance mutual understanding and explore directions for cooperation.

Kim Tae Nyeon, Chair of the Korean-Chinese Parliamentarians' Union, emphasized in his congratulatory remarks that “Korea-China relations are like the two wheels of a cart, mutually complementary.” He expressed his hope that “Through this seminar, experts from both countries will engage in discussions on U.S.-China relations, the global economic order, the Northeast Asian order, and the future of the Korean Peninsula amidst the changing international dynamics following the U.S. presidential election, and share practical cooperation measures and wisdom together.”

Cha Jungmi, Director of the International Strategy Research Center at the National Assembly Future Institute, stated that “The direction of U.S.-China relations following the U.S. presidential election is a key factor influencing the future of the international order and South Korea’s diplomacy.” She emphasized that “Understanding China’s perceptions and strategies regarding the post-election order and fostering mutual communication are not only critical for forecasting the international order and establishing South Korea’s diplomatic strategies but also for exploring the path forward in developing Korea-China relations.”

In the first session of the seminar, Professor Li Nan from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences presented on “The Prospects for U.S.-China Relations and China’s Strategy After the U.S. Presidential Election,” while Professor Zhang Huizhi from Jilin University gave a presentation on “The Global Economic Order and China’s Economic Security Strategy After the U.S. Presidential Election.” The panel discussion featured Cho Eun Gyo, Research Fellow at the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade; Baek Seo In, Professor at Hanyang University; and Park Sung Jun, Assistant Research Fellow at the National Assembly Future Institute, who discussed future challenges and opportunities and proposed measures for Korea-China cooperation.

In the second session, Professor Wang Zhizhi from Wuhan University delivered a presentation on “The U.S. Presidential Election and the Northeast Asian Order,” Professor Bi Yingda from Shandong University presented on “The U.S. Presidential Election, the Landscape on the Korean Peninsula, and China’s Policy Toward North Korea,” and Professor Qian Yong from Zhejiang University discussed “The U.S. Presidential Election and Korea-China Relations.” The panel discussion was held with Heo Jae Chul, Research Fellow at the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, and Lee Young Hak, Research Fellow at the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses, who shared their outlook on the dynamics in Northeast Asia and on the Korean Peninsula, and proposed measures for Korea-China cooperation.

The National Assembly Future Institute hosted an international seminar in October in collaboration with Princeton University on the future of the international order after the U.S. presidential election. In November, it held an international seminar with Chinese scholars on Korea-China relations following the U.S. presidential election, and in December, another seminar with Japanese scholars on Korea-Japan relations after the election. Through this series of global dialogues, the Institute aimed to explore projections for the future international order and identify directions for mid- to long-term diplomatic strategies.