Opening Remark Choi Woo-seoungCEO, The Hankyoreh Media Group
Choi Woo-seoung
CEO, The Hankyoreh Media Group
Welcoming Address Chey Tae-wonCo-Chairpersons of Steering Committee of the Asia Future Forum/Chairperson, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Chey Tae-won
Co-Chairpersons of Steering Committee of the Asia Future Forum/Chairperson, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Welcoming Address Kim Eun MeeCo-Chairpersons of Steering Committee of the Asia Future Forum/President, Ewha Womans University
Kim Eun Mee
Co-Chairpersons of Steering Committee of the Asia Future Forum/President, Ewha Womans University
Congratulatory Address Kim Jin-pyoSpeaker, The National Assembly
Kim Jin-pyo
Speaker, The National Assembly
Congratulatory Address Han Duck-sooPrime Minister, Republic of Korea
Han Duck-soo
Prime Minister, Republic of Korea
08:55 ~ 09:15
Special Lecture | Grand Hall
Three Misconceptions on Climate Crisis
Special Lecture Tyler RaschEntertainer
Tyler Rasch
Entertainer
How can we solve the climate crisis? It has been 50 years since key factors causing the climate crisis have been identified, but why haven’t we been able to resolve the issue? It is because of our way of thinking. To change these ways, let’s abandon three misconceptions and focus on three actions. It’s time to adopt a new perspective to confront the climate crisis.
09:15 ~ 10:15
Keynote Session 1 | Grand Hall
The Deepest Foundations of our Democratic Crisis
Keynote presentation Jane MansbridgeCharles F. Adams Professor, Emerita, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
Jane Mansbridge
Charles F. Adams Professor, Emerita, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
Moderator Seo Soo-minAssociate Professor of Journalism, Sogang University
Seo Soo-min
Associate Professor of Journalism, Sogang University
Panel Park Sang-hoonInvited Research Fellow, National Assembly Future Institute
Park Sang-hoon
Invited Research Fellow, National Assembly Future Institute
Panel Shin Jin-wookProfessor, Department of Sociology, Chung-Ang University
Shin Jin-wook
Professor, Department of Sociology, Chung-Ang University
Panel Kim Man-kwonResearch professor, the Center for Cross Cultural Studies, Kyung Hee University · Political philosopher
Kim Man-kwon
Research professor, the Center for Cross Cultural Studies, Kyung Hee University · Political philosopher
Nine in ten citizens in South Korea and the United States say they have a lot of conflict with supporters of other political parties. Political confrontation and conflict are on the rise. There is a growing tendency to insist on the rightness and values of one's own camp, setting up opponents as enemies and attacking or excluding them. Distrust is growing and satisfaction with a democracy that values dialogue and compromise is declining.
This session will examine the phenomenon and causes of this adversarial democracy and explore alternatives for coexistence.
10:15 ~ 11:00
Keynote Session 2 | Grand Hall
In an era of rising hegemony, what's South Korea's choice?
Keynote presentation Graham AllisonDouglas Dillon Professor of Government, Harvard Kennedy School, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Policy and Plans in the Untied States
Graham Allison
Douglas Dillon Professor of Government, Harvard Kennedy School, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Policy and Plans in the Untied States
Panel Sohn Suk-heeFormer JTBC Newsroom Anchor
Sohn Suk-hee
Former JTBC Newsroom Anchor
As China rises, so does the U.S. - China hegemonic rivalry. Politico-military tensions are now spilling over into the economy, reshaping the global supply chain.
As the confrontational fronts between the two powers intensify, they are being forced to draw a clearer line in the sand. South Koreas strategic choices, which have been closely aligned with China economically and the United States diplomatically and militarily, are also being challenged.
In this session, we will hear insights from international political guru on the wisdom of our choices as we stand in the middle of a great power collision course.
11:00 ~ 12:00
Keynote Session 3 | Grand Hall
The price of inequality, and who pays the bigger bill
Keynote presentation Gabriel ZucmanProfessor, Paris School of Economics and UC Berkeley
Gabriel Zucman
Professor, Paris School of Economics and UC Berkeley
Moderator Lee Kang-kookProfessor, College of Economics, Ritsumeikan University
Lee Kang-kook
Professor, College of Economics, Ritsumeikan University
Panel Yoon Ja-yeongAssociate Professor of Economics, Chungnam National University
Yoon Ja-yeong
Associate Professor of Economics, Chungnam National University
Panel Park Bok-yeongProfessor, Kyung Hee University
Park Bok-yeong
Professor, Kyung Hee University
The 1% have 40% of the world's wealth. The fruits of growth stay at the top and very little trickles down.
The top 1% get 40% of the new wealth created in a year.
Crises exacerbate this inequality. Just as a patient with reduced immunity is more vulnerable to a virus, the low-income poor are hit harder by a crisis.
The COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the reorganization of global supply chains have made life harder for the poor.
In this session, we will examine the reality that those pay more in times of crisis and discuss how we can break the vicious cycle.
12:00 ~ 13:00
Lunch
13:00 ~ 16:00
Parallel Session 1 | Grand Hall
The Future of Coexistence, Navigating the Path in Social and Solidarity Economy: The Asia Policy Dialogue of the Global Social Economy Forum (GSEF)
Congratulatory Address Kim Me-kyungMayor of Seoul Eunpyeong-gu·President of SSEGOV(Association of Korean Local Governments for Social Economy and Solidarity)
Kim Me-kyung
Mayor of Seoul Eunpyeong-gu·President of SSEGOV(Association of Korean Local Governments for Social Economy and Solidarity)
Congratulatory Address Choi Woo-seoungCEO, The Hankyoreh Media Group
Choi Woo-seoung
CEO, The Hankyoreh Media Group
Congratulatory Address Pierre HurmicCo-president of GSEF·Mayor of Bordeaux
Pierre Hurmic
Co-president of GSEF·Mayor of Bordeaux
Presentation 1 Hiroki MiuraSenior Researcher, Center for Social Innovation Education and Research, Seoul National University
Hiroki Miura
Senior Researcher, Center for Social Innovation Education and Research, Seoul National University
Presentation 2 Kevin TeoCOO of Asian Venture Philanthropy Network
Kevin Teo
COO of Asian Venture Philanthropy Network
Presentation 3 Jocelle Batapa-SigueUndersecretary of DICT(Department of Information and Communications Technology), Republic of the Philippines
Jocelle Batapa-Sigue
Undersecretary of DICT(Department of Information and Communications Technology), Republic of the Philippines
Case Study Huot DaraCEO of Phare Performing Social Enterprise(PPSE), Cambodia
Huot Dara
CEO of Phare Performing Social Enterprise(PPSE), Cambodia
Discussion|Moderator Chung Moo-kwonProfessor Emeritus of Department of Global Public Administration at Yonsei University
Chung Moo-kwon
Professor Emeritus of Department of Global Public Administration at Yonsei University
Panel Kim Bo-raMayor of Anseong · Secretary General of SSEGOV(Association of Korean Local Governments for Social Economy and Solidarity)
Kim Bo-ra
Mayor of Anseong · Secretary General of SSEGOV(Association of Korean Local Governments for Social Economy and Solidarity)
Panel Aude SaldanaSecretary General of GSEF
Aude Saldana
Secretary General of GSEF
Panel Yun LinneDeputy Governor of Siem Reap, Cambodia
Yun Linne
Deputy Governor of Siem Reap, Cambodia
Panel Hiroki MiuraSenior Researcher, Center for Social Innovation Education and Research, Seoul National University
Hiroki Miura
Senior Researcher, Center for Social Innovation Education and Research, Seoul National University
Panel Huot DaraCEO of Phare Performing Social Enterprise(PPSE), Cambodia
Huot Dara
CEO of Phare Performing Social Enterprise(PPSE), Cambodia
Hosted by Hankyoreh
Organized by The Association of Korean Local Governments for Social Economy and Solidarity (SSEGOV)
Collaboration by The Association of Korean Local Governments for Social Economy and Solidarity (SSEGOV) & Global Social Economy Forum (GSEF)
In this day and age, where uncertainty has become the global new normal, an “angry society” characterized by feeling chased, fatigued, and angered is recognized as a significant contemporary keyword. To change the current trend of fragmentation, confrontation, and exclusion in our daily lives, we must start with small actions and put them into practice. Social and economic organizations are conducting various experiments with the values of mutual benefit and cooperation at their core to address social challenges.
In Session 1, through the Asia Policy Dialogue of the GSEF, which seeks to foster regional problem-solving and socioeconomic development via international solidarity between social and economic organizations and governments, we discuss the potential of “community connections and recovery” and explore concrete opportunities for collaboration with policymakers and practitioners from various Asian countries.
13:00 ~ 16:00
Parallel Session 2 | Conference Hall A
Korea Talks
Opening Lee Bong-hyunPresident, Hankyoreh Economy & Society Research Institute (HERI)
Lee Bong-hyun
President, Hankyoreh Economy & Society Research Institute (HERI)
Presentation 1 Jo Hyun-kyungResearch Fellow, Hankyoreh Economy & Society Research Intitute (HERI)
Jo Hyun-kyung
Research Fellow, Hankyoreh Economy & Society Research Intitute (HERI)
Presentation 2 Hwang Hyun-sookDirector of Parti Co-op
Hwang Hyun-sook
Director of Parti Co-op
Speech 1 Lee JinsunFounder & Chairperson of the WAGL (We-All-Govern-Lab)
Lee Jinsun
Founder & Chairperson of the WAGL (We-All-Govern-Lab)
Speech 2 Seol Dong-junDambit Christian School Co-founder, Cultural Planner
Seol Dong-jun
Dambit Christian School Co-founder, Cultural Planner
Keynote Speech Jochen WegnerThe Editor-in-Chief of ZEIT ONLINE and a member of the ZEIT editorial board, Founder of ‘Germany Talks’ (Deputy attendance by Hanna Israel)
Jochen Wegner
The Editor-in-Chief of ZEIT ONLINE and a member of the ZEIT editorial board, Founder of ‘Germany Talks’ (Deputy attendance by Hanna Israel)
Roundtable | Moderator Lee Seung-yoonProfessor, Department of Social Welfare, Chung-Ang university
Lee Seung-yoon
Professor, Department of Social Welfare, Chung-Ang university
Discussion Lee JinsunFounder & Chairperson of the WAGL (We-All-Govern-Lab)
Lee Jinsun
Founder & Chairperson of the WAGL (We-All-Govern-Lab)
Discussion Seol Dong-junDambit Christian School Co-founder, Cultural Planner
Seol Dong-jun
Dambit Christian School Co-founder, Cultural Planner
Discussion Jo Hyun-kyungResearch Fellow, Hankyoreh Economy & Society Research Intitute (HERI)
Jo Hyun-kyung
Research Fellow, Hankyoreh Economy & Society Research Intitute (HERI)
Discussion Hwang Hyun-sookDirector of Parti Co-op
Hwang Hyun-sook
Director of Parti Co-op
Hosted by Hankyoreh
Organized by Hankyoreh Economy & Society Research Institute (HERI) & Parti Co-op
What happens when two people with different thoughts or perspectives meet?
The “Germany Talks” project, which began in Germany in 2017, demonstrated the process of people with different views on social issues meeting and creating empathy. Hostile individuals overcame their hatred for each other and eventually became friends. This project, which expanded beyond Europe to the world, has now landed in Korea. The concept of this “Korea Talks” project, which is being held for the first time this year, is a “dialogue experiment.”
It is rare for people in our society to meet others with different perspectives. Through the “Korea Talks” project, we experiment to see if we can become friends with people we have found difficult to face in our lives. On a day in September, around 50 people of different ages and genders from all over the country gathered in one place to have a conversation.
Can such a “dialogue experiment” reduce prejudice and foster understanding and empathy? In Session 2 of the Asia Future Forum, we will share the results and explore the significance and future challenges of this experiment.
13:00 ~ 16:00
Parallel Session 3 | Conference Hall B
Beyond ESG washing, a new sustainability reporting proposition
Congratulatory Address Paul LaddDirector of the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Paul Ladd
Director of the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Presentation 1 Yi Il-cheongSenior Research Coordinator, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Yi Il-cheong
Senior Research Coordinator, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Presentation 3 Yang Eun-youngSenior Research Associate, Hankyoreh Economy & Society Research Institute (HERI)
Yang Eun-young
Senior Research Associate, Hankyoreh Economy & Society Research Institute (HERI)
Moderator Na Seok-kwonPresident, the Center for Social value Enhancement Studies(CSES)
Na Seok-kwon
President, the Center for Social value Enhancement Studies(CSES)
Discussion Lee Eun-sunAssociate Professor, Department of Economics, Gyeongsang National University
Lee Eun-sun
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Gyeongsang National University
Discussion Jang Ji-yeonProgram Director, Korea Social Value and Solidarity Foundation
Jang Ji-yeon
Program Director, Korea Social Value and Solidarity Foundation
Discussion Kim Tae-hanPrincipal researcher, Korea Sustainability Investing Forum (KoSIF) / CDP Korea
Kim Tae-han
Principal researcher, Korea Sustainability Investing Forum (KoSIF) / CDP Korea
Discussion Park Se-wonHead/ General Manager, ESG Strategy Team, Kiwoom Asset Management
Park Se-won
Head/ General Manager, ESG Strategy Team, Kiwoom Asset Management
Hosted byHankyoreh Economy & Society Research Institute (HERI) & MoneyCare & Hankyoreh Economy & United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Collaboration by H-ESG (Humanistic Environmental, Social, and Governance)
Sponsored by Social Value Solidarity Fund (SVS)
Reporting and managing a company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects can significantly impact the company's sustainability depending on the measurement, reporting methods, and utilization.
In particular, the company’s “ESG rating,” which provides information to investors, offers convenience in assessing the company's sustainability level. However, it may mask more detailed analyses and improvement demands regarding the company’s strengths and weaknesses.
For instance, a company may excel in environmental performance but have poor social performance, yet these aspects can get obscured in the overall rating process. This phenomenon is a cause for concern, giving rise to the fear of “green-washing” and “work-washing.”
In this session, we introduce efforts to enhance more proactive and substantive corporate behavior changes and transparency of stakeholders through the UN SDPI released by the UN Research Institute for Social Development last year. Furthermore, we aim to examine the trends and issues of nonfinancial performance of 300 global companies using key indicators of SDPI and analyze case studies of nonfinancial performance reporting of the IT companies, which play a significant role in the transition to the Fourth Industry.