Canada and North Korean Engagement - Talk with Hartmuth Kroll

Canada and North Korean Engagement
Friday, March 26 - 10:00 @108N Munk Center

Speaker:
Hartmuth Kroll
Abstract:
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, North Korea) has long been a destabilizing element in the Asia-Pacific region. The development and testing of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles by North Korea creates increasing unease. The failure of the North Korean economy to provide for its people is a continuing concern. The region is important to Canada for historic, economic and political reasons. Canada has taken a close interest in and strongly supported efforts to integrate North Korea more fully into the community of nations. While playing only a limited role to date, Canada is well positioned to take a more active part. Kroll will be discussing the potential for Canadian engagement with North Korea and touch upon the lack of action at the present.
Bio:
Hartmuth Kroll is a retired foreign service officer, who now consults on foreign affairs issues. He served six postings abroad, including South Korea. Prior to his retirement, he was the lead officer in DFAIT for Canada's relations with the Korean Peninsula.