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Seoul’s Rise as a Global Financial Center

In March 2009, Seoul ranked 53nd among global financial centers; by March 2012, Seoul skyrocketed to number 9. What factors have enabled Seoul’s marked rise? How is Korea emerging relative to other hubs in Asia? What are the opportunities and challenges for continued growth?

Dr. Yoon-shik Park of George Washington University’s School of Business discusses Seoul’s emergence as a global financial center. Dr. Park was formerly Senior Economist at the World Bank and served as Financial Advisor to the Chairman of Samsung Group in Korea. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of Samsung and has written on the emergence of Korea in international finance.











When: Fri., Sep. 21, 2012 at 8:30 am
Where: The Korea Society
950 Third Ave.
212-759-7525
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In March 2009, Seoul ranked 53nd among global financial centers; by March 2012, Seoul skyrocketed to number 9. What factors have enabled Seoul’s marked rise? How is Korea emerging relative to other hubs in Asia? What are the opportunities and challenges for continued growth?

Dr. Yoon-shik Park of George Washington University’s School of Business discusses Seoul’s emergence as a global financial center. Dr. Park was formerly Senior Economist at the World Bank and served as Financial Advisor to the Chairman of Samsung Group in Korea. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of Samsung and has written on the emergence of Korea in international finance.

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