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The Atlanta Council on International Relations
is honored to present:
“Diplomatic Dialogue:
a reception and discussion with:
Ambassador Sangpyo Suh
Consul General of The Republic of Korea
Join us for a Diplomatic Dialogue reception with Sangpyo Suh, Consul General of South Korea in Atlanta. After an hour of networking, Consul General Suh will discuss the work of the Korean Consulate, the significant investment of Korean companies in Atlanta, and experiences during his career postings and his observations on global affairs with Mark Pierson, ACIR's Director of Diplomatic Outreach and Strategic Development. The Diplomatic Dialogue attendees will then have the opportunity to ask the Consul General questions. Remarks are off-the-record and not recorded but social media posts are encouraged.
Date: Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
Time: 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Venue: Aprio, LLP
2002 Summit Boulevard
Suite 120
Atlanta, GA 30319-1498
Parking: Free Parking in Aprio lot
Click the following for directions:
https://www.aprio.com/locations/atlanta-ga/
Price: $10 Members (including Southeast U.S. Korean Chamber members), $15 Non-members, $5 Students (GATech, Mercer, KSU & UNG only), Currently active ACIR Interns free.
You Must Register to Attend
Registration Closes 12 Noon, June 4, 2024
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel, please do so not later than 48 hours before the event. No refund can be provided after that.
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Thank you for supporting this ACIR event with your attendance.
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email us at: registrar@atlantacir.org
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About Consul General Sangpyo Suh
Ambassador Suh was born on May 12, 1965 in Seoul. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea. He passed the High Diplomatic Service Examination in April 1993 and joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in May 1993.
In June 2005 he was appointed First Secretary, Korean Permanent Delegation to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France. He was appointed Director, Economic Organization Division, International Economic Affairs Burea, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) in January 2009, and became Assistant Secretary, Office of the President in February 2011.
In August 2012 he was appointed as Director, Energy, Climate Change and Environment Division, International Economic Affairs Bureau, MOFAT, and became Minister-Counsellor, Korean Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York in December 2013.
He was appointed Director, Multilateral Economic Organizations Division, International Economic Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in January 2016, and in August 2018 became the Dean of Education and Training, Korea Diplomatic Academy.
In December 2020 he was appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and in July 2023 came to Atlanta as Consul-General of Korea to the Southern U.S.
Korea-Georgia Bilateral Economic Relations
The relationship between South Korea and Georgia is multifaceted, comprised of economic, cultural and diplomatic ties. Economically,
South Korea is an important trading partner for Georgia. particularly in the automotive and technological manufacturing industries.
Starting with SKC's entry in 1999, there has been active investment and expansion by Korean companies such as Kia Motors, SK Battery, Hanwha Q CELLS, Hyundai Motor, and LG Energy Solution. Recently, there has been an acceleration in investment and mutual cooperation in the supply chain sector, including electric vehicles and clean energy. As of 2023, over 130 Korean companies have invested and expanded their presence in the Georgia region.
The total trade volume between Korea and Georgia is $15.9 billion, accounting for 8.8% of Korea's total trade with the United States (U.S. Department of Commerce, 2023). Exports from Georgia to Korea amount to $1.1 billion, which is 1.6% of U.S. exports to Korea. Exports from Korea to Georgia total $14.8 billion, constituting 12.7% of Korea's exports to the United States.
The establishment of Korean companies in Georgia have all been major factors in the economic development of the communities in the region. As a result, Korean immigration in the state has grown exponentially over the past few decades where we have seen the growth of vibrant Korean communities.
Korea opened its consulate general in Atlanta in 1976. The state of Georgia has been operating an investment office in Seoul since 1985. According to the 2020 U.S. census there are more than an estimated 71,000 Korean Americans living in Georgia. Specifically, Gwinnett, Fulton and DeKalb have shown the largest Korean population. This strong connection has lead to multiple Korean cultural festivals, as well as daily direct flights from Atlanta to Seoul and even the presence of Korean consulate.
Korea-U.S. Security Relations
Forged during the Korean War and codified in the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty, the United States–Republic of Korea (ROK) Alliance has evolved into a global comprehensive strategic partnership which serves as a linchpin for security and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Over 28,500 U.S. military personnel are stationed in the ROK and work closely with the ROK military and United Nations Command member countries to deter and defend against the threat from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and maintain the Korean Armistice Agreement.
To deter DPRK provocations and attacks, the U.S.-ROK Alliance maintains a strong defensive military posture which includes annual combined exercises, robust military sales, consistent reaffirmations of United States’ commitment to the security of the ROK through an enduring combined command structure, and close, consultative relations between U.S. and ROK senior leadership on security issues. The U.S.-ROK Alliance is one of three bilateral mutual defense alliances the United States is party to in the Indo-Pacific region.
Since 1991, the ROK has defrayed a portion of the cost of maintaining U.S. military personnel in Korea through successive U.S.-ROK Special Measures Agreements. The estimated total value of the ROK contribution over the duration of 11th SMA will be just over $7 billion.
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