Asian Square
Operating under the slogan "Empowering Asia's Future through Havruta," Asian Square serves as an on-location think tank.
We are at the forefront of numerous initiatives, utilizing relevant dialogues and networks to address the complex issues pervading Asia.
Our Vision
We aspire to evolve into a platform that addresses the challenges foreseen in future Asian societies through a blend of diverse education, discussions, and campaigns. We seek to be a conduit for individuals who have the ambition to broaden their horizons within Asia.
Our Mission
We address the forthcoming diverse challenges of the 21st-century Asian era with creative and innovative solutions.
By emulating the esteemed methodologies of Havruta, we are at the forefront of fostering essential discussions and dialogues pivotal for this era and Asia. Our endeavors are aimed at cultivating a community that espouses peace, economic cooperation, and creative innovation within the Asian landscape.
Minho Kim (U.S. Attorney)
Representative Kim Minho, a U.S. attorney from Canada, has played a pivotal role in forging international partnerships between North America and Asia. He has rendered advisory services on intergovernmental trade and negotiation to government bodies and international corporations. Collaborating with Handong University since 2012, he has directed several transformative campaigns, such as Unification Sketch, targeting advancements in Asia.
Career of CEO & Founder
- Representative of Asian Square
- Sogang University, GSIS, Adjunct Professor
- Law Firm Jeongyul, American Lawyer
- Shinwoo Law office, American Lawyer
- Advanced Trade Forum, Forum Member
- Amnesty Korean, Advisor
- American Bar Association, Member
- US International Mission Board, Advising Attorney
- Green Tree Intl. Church, Cooperative Pastor
Asian Square history
2024
- - Launch of the Indonesia-Korea Business Initiative
- - Hosting of the ASNC Negotiation Conference
- - Joint Planning of the Youth Peace Ambassadors (Japan, Taiwan)
- - Planning of the Jeju Youth Global Summit
2023
- - Collaborative MOU signed with the Smart Industry Promotion Association
- - Collaborative MOU signed with TS Law Office in Indonesia
2022
- - Collaborative MOU signed with Law Firm Jasan, Hong Kong Kim&Company
- - Support for the International Business Program by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power
- - Hosting the International Negotiation Program by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
- - Organizing Unification Sketch (Hosted by Handong University)
- - Co-hosting the Northeast Asia Peace and Korean Peninsula Unification Youth Conference (Hosted by Unification and Sharing)
- - Co-hosting DMZ FILM FESTA (Hosted by Seoul Metropolitan Government)
- - Co-hosting Global Unification Sketchbook (Hosted by Unification and Sharing)
2021
- - Collaborative agreement related to ISO 18436 with the Korean Society of Noise and Vibration Engineering
- - Organizing Unification Sketch (Hosted by Handong University)
- - Hosting the Civil-Military Joint International Negotiation Competition (Hosted by the National Institute of Public Administration, sponsored by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power)
- - Co-hosting Global Unification Sketchbook (Hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety)
- - Co-hosting Seoul U Music Concert (Hosted by Seoul Metropolitan Government)
2020
- - Opening of Asian Square Songdo Office
- - Opening of Asian Square Pohang Office
- - Invited lectures at the National Institute of Foreign Affairs, Presidential Security Service, and Defense Acquisition Program Administration
- - Visit of the UN DGC-OPPFI Vietnam Director
- - Invitation of Ambassador Ju Hyun to the United Nations and visit to the UN Headquarters office
2017-2019
- - Co-founding Asian Square with Unification Sketch and Handong International Regional Research Institute
- - Participation in the Vladivostok Forum for Eurasian Initiatives Discussions (invited by the Society for Economic, Humanitarian, and Social Studies)
- - Participation as a panelist in the Shanghai and Tianjin Forum for the Korea-China FTA (invited by the Society for Economic, Humanitarian, and Social Studies)
- - Participation as a panelist in the Advanced Trade Forum (organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy)
- - Development of international negotiation case studies in 16 fields (nuclear disarmament negotiation, FTA negotiation, international environmental issues, blockchain, etc.) and distribution to the National Institute of Public Administration for government officials' development
- - Provision of international negotiation programs to organizations such as Presidential Security Service, Samsung Electronics, Defense Acquisition Program Administration, POSCO, and the National Institute of Foreign Affairs
2007-2016 (Before Founding)
- - Co-founding Asian Square with Unification Sketch and Handong International Regional Research Institute
- - Activities for the establishment of Asian Square: Collaboration with various organizations such as the U.S. Federal USCIRF (U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom), BAMI (Building and Architecture Mission International), Amnesty Korea, Global Care, and Handong University for the establishment of Asian Square, engaging in diverse projects
Core member
Experts
Minho
Ma
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China Expert
- Ph.D. in Chinese Politics - - Professor at the Department of International Languages and Literatures,
- - Handong University Director of the International Regional Research Institute,
- - Handong University Ph.D. from Peking University
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Saudaranta Tarigan
- Indonesian Lawyer
- - Master's Degree from Hope International University Ph.D. - candidate in English Education at Korea University
- - Lecturer at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Expert
- - Committee Member at Asian Square
Duk
Oh
- Vietnam Expert
- UN DGC-OPPFI, Director in Vietnam Director of Vietnam Cultural Center (Ho Chi Minh City) - - Member of Vietnam Democracy Forum"
Joseph
Cabuay
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U.S. Expert
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- Professor at New York State University
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- Vice President of New York City Development Authority - Worked at the Office of the UN Secretary-General Ph.D. from Northeastern University
Yihyun
Kwon
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Expert in Social Conflict
- - Adjunct Professor at Korea Baptist Theological University
- - Founder of Good Heart Institute Ph.D. from Southern Baptist Seminary
Byungmoo
Choi
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Future Technology Expert
- Executive Director at Oracle Vice President at Cisco
- Ph.D. from Yonsei University and Sookmyung University
Kihong
Kim
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IT Expert
- Professor at Handong University - - Department of ICT Senior Research Fellow at Bell Research Institute, USA
- - Ph.D. from University of Illinois
Joohyung
Kim
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Future Technology Expert
- - Professor at Inha University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
- - Worked at Fraunhofer Institute, Germany
- - Ph.D. from Royal Institute of Technology
1 Seoul Office
10th Floor, Dongin Building, 144 Seogang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul City
02-702-3335
2 Virginia Office
3863 Plaza Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
+1 703 246 9100
3 Jakarta Office
The Manhattan Square, Mid tower 12 Fl. JL TB Simatupang, East Cilandak, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, 12560, Indonesia
+62 21 8064 1022
4 Shanghai Office
Floor 1-2, Building 2, No. 29, Huibei Road, Liangxi District, Wuxi City, China
+82 10 2159 1626
Asian Square
아시안스퀘어는 '하브루타로 스케치하는 아시아의 미래' 라는 슬로건을 가진 싱크탱크입니다.
아시아의 다양한 문제를 해결하기 위해, 관련 토론과 네트워크를 통해 캠페인을 주도하고 있습니다.
김민호 (미국 변호사)
김민호 대표는 캐나다 출신 미국변호사로서, 북미와 아시아를 연결하는 국제협력에 참여하였으며, 국가간 통상 및 협상문제 등에 정부기관 및 글로벌 기업에게 자문하였고, 2012년부터 한동대학교와 통일스케치를 설립 및 아시아를 변화시키기 위한 캠페인을 주도해 왔습니다.
Asian Square history
2021
- 한국소음진동공학회 ISO18436 관련 글로벌 계약 체결
- 통일스케치 주관 (한동대학교 주최)
- 민관합동 국제협상 경진대회 주관 (국가공무원인재개발원, 한국수력원자력 주최)
- 통일스케치북 주관협력 (행정안전부 주최)
- Seoul U Music Concert 주관협력 (서울시 주최)
2020
- 아시안스퀘어 송도사무실 오픈
- 아시안스퀘어 포항사무실 오픈
- 국립외교원, 대통령경호처, 방위사업 청 초청 강연
- UN DGC-OPPFI 베트남 사무총장 방문
- 주UN 조현대사 초청 UN본부 사무실 방문
2017-2019
- 통일스케치 한동대 국제지역연구소와 공동 창립 아시안스퀘어 창립
- 유라시아 이니셔티브 토론을 위한 블라디보스톡 포럼(경제인문사회연구회 초청) 참여
- 한중FTA를 위한 상해, 천진 포럼(경제인문사회연구회 초청)의 토론패널로 참석
- 선진통상포럼 초청패널 참여(산업통상자원부 진행)
- 16개 분야(핵방지협상, FTA협상, 국제환경, 블럭체인 등) 국제협상 케이스 개발 및 국가공무원인재개발원에 보급
- 대통령경호처, 삼성전자, 방위사업청, 포스코, 국립외교원 등에 국제협상 프로그램 제공
2007-2016 (창립 이전)
- 통일스케치 한동대 국제지역연구소와 공동 창립
- 아시안스퀘어 설립을 위한 활동: 미국연방 USCIRF, BAMI(국제전문인도시건축봉사단), 앰네스티코리아, 글로벌케어, 한동대학교와 협력하여 다양한 프로젝트 참여
Core member
Experts
Minho Ma
중국 전문가
- 중국정치학 박사
- 한동대학교 국제어문학부, 교수
- 한동대학교 국제지역연구소, 소장
북경대학교, 박사
Saudaranta Tarigan
인도네시아 변호사
- Hope International University, 석사
고려대학교, 영어교육학 박사과정 수학
한국외국어대학교, 강사
아시안스퀘어, 전문위원
Duk Oh
베트남 전문가
- UN DGC-OPPFI, 베트남 사무총장
베트남 문화원(호치민), 원장
베트남 민주평통, 위원
Joseph Cabuay
미국 전문가
- 뉴욕주립대, 교수
- 뉴욕시개발공사, 부대표
- UN 사무총장실, 근무
- Northeastern Univ. 박사
Leehyun Kwon
사회갈등 전문가
- 한국침례신학대학교, 겸임교수
좋은마음연구소, 대표 - Southern Baptist Seminary, 박사
Byungmoo Choi
미래기술 전문가
- 오라클, 전무이사
시스코, 상무이사
연세대학교, 숭실대학교, 박사
Kihong Kim
IT 전문가
- 한동대학교 ICT학부, 교수
미국 벨연구소, 수석연구위원 - Illinoise Univ. 박사
Joohyung Kim
미래기술 전문가
- 인하대학교, 기계공학과 교수
독일 프라운호퍼 연구소, 근무
Royal Institute of Tech, 박사