This event is free and open to the public. The Center for Korean Studies is located at 1881 East-West Road on the UH Mānoa campus. Paid parking is available mauka of the CKS building.
For further information, including arrangements for access for the handicapped, telephone the Center at (808) 956-7041.
The Honorable Kum-Sil Kang served with distinction in the Korean judiciary for thirteen years, including serving as a judge of the Seoul High Court. In 2003, she became the fifty-fifth minister of justice of the Republic of Korea and served until 2004. In her present position, as senior advisor of One Law Partners, she has been active in the firm's continuing efforts to expand practice in the People's Republic of China, as well as contributing to the growth of economic ties between the Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China. She represents the Jeju branch of her law firm and serves as a member of the selection committee for the Peace Prize awarded by the Jeju 4.3 Peace Foundation. She also serves as director of The Asia Foundation Korean Office and as a special adviser to Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang, China. She is a graduate of the Seoul National University College of Law.
Ms. Kang will speak about her personal experience and the importance of women in leadership positions in South Korea.