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More than 100 students and guests joined us today for a student town hall on trilateral relations between the US, Japan and South Korea, with US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel and US Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Philip Goldberg. University sudents and others joined the town hall in person while students in Japan and Korea attended virtually. Inspired by the Trilateral Leaders’ Summit at Camp David with President Joe Biden in August 2023, the session aimed to emphasize the significance of newly deepened relations between the three allies to students considering careers in foreign affairs.
“I think the students had very, very good questions, and they’re clearly interested in the world around them, not just their own world,” Emanuel said in a post-event interview with UH. “This gives me kind of optimism and confidence about the future, when you have people this interested in not only learning but contributing.”
The diplomats shared insights from their extensive public service careers, delving into the trilateral partnership between the US, Japan and the Republic of Korea. The majority of the event comprised a Q&A session, providing a unique opportunity for students, young professionals, and those interested in international affairs to participate.
“I think it’s very interesting and most important that there are so many students both at the undergraduate and graduate level who are interested in these issues,” Goldberg said. “I think it’s natural since Hawaiʻi is such an entry point to the Indo Pacific.”
The Q&A portion was moderated by UH Mānoa graduate student Monica Orillo, who will be entering the US Foreign Service after completing her studies.
Learn more about this event on UH News.
More than 100 students and guests joined us today for a student town hall on trilateral relations between the US, Japan and South Korea, with US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel and US Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Philip Goldberg. University sudents and others joined the town hall in person while students in Japan and Korea attended virtually. Inspired by the Trilateral Leaders’ Summit at Camp David with President Joe Biden in August 2023, the session aimed to emphasize the significance of newly deepened relations between the three allies to students considering careers in foreign affairs.
“I think the students had very, very good questions, and they’re clearly interested in the world around them, not just their own world,” Emanuel said in a post-event interview with UH. “This gives me kind of optimism and confidence about the future, when you have people this interested in not only learning but contributing.”
The diplomats shared insights from their extensive public service careers, delving into the trilateral partnership between the US, Japan and the Republic of Korea. The majority of the event comprised a Q&A session, providing a unique opportunity for students, young professionals, and those interested in international affairs to participate.
“I think it’s very interesting and most important that there are so many students both at the undergraduate and graduate level who are interested in these issues,” Goldberg said. “I think it’s natural since Hawaiʻi is such an entry point to the Indo Pacific.”
The Q&A portion was moderated by UH Mānoa graduate student Monica Orillo, who will be entering the US Foreign Service after completing her studies.
