This session of "Rethinking Korea: New Perspectives on a Critical Region" features Kim Jaehui. Mr. Kim Jaehui has been the Consul General for the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston since June 2023. He has enjoyed a distinguished two-decade career in the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, serving in Russia, Israel, the European Union, and many other diplomatic posts around the world. His service has been recognized by citations from the Prime Minister and the President. Mr. Kim is a graduate of Yonsei University, where he majored in Political Science and International Studies.

Kim Jaehui's talk is titled "Security and Economy on the Korean Peninsula."

The Rethinking Korea event series invites distinguished scholars of culture, transnational history, environment, and international relations to offer novel perspectives on Korea while situating its complex place within global developments. Northeastern University's Global Asian Studies Program invite speakers to share their work that will not only shed light on the internal dynamics and rich history of Korea but also explore the complex relationship between this critical region and the larger world.