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GYP’s Global Minds: A Current Events Debrief

Exclusive networking event for young professionals.


6:00pm – Check-in & Networking
6:30pm – Program Start

 

Global Minds is a networking event specifically designed for young professionals seeking a platform to learn, discuss, and connect with fellow globally-minded individuals. This unique series transforms traditional networking into an engaging and enriching evening of meaningful conversations and professional growth, all while supporting Houston’s own local coffee shop, Mercantile.

For this Global Minds edition, we welcome Retired Lieutenant General In-Bum Chun of the South Korean Army. LT. General Chun, a highly respected military leader and expert in international security, will provide insights on:

  • The evolving political landscape of South Korea.
  • The strategic challenges posed by North Korea and China
  • The future of U.S.-South Korea relations. 

 

If you’re looking to expand your global knowledge, engage in thought-provoking discussions, or connect with like-minded peers, Global Minds offers the perfect space to grow your network and explore new perspectives.

Featured Speaker: In-Bum Chun

In-Bum Chun

In-Bum Chun is a retired Lieutenant General in the South Korean Army and an experienced veteran in U.S.-Korean military relations. A Seoul native who spent part of his childhood in New York, Lt. General Chun quickly rose through the ranks of the Korean Army. In 1983 he was awarded the National Security Medal (Kwang-Bok) for saving the life of General Lee Ki-Baek during the Rangoon bombing attack.

During his time in service, LTG Chun also helped to ensure the safe return of Korean missionaries being held captive by the Taliban in Afghanistan. For his work, he was awarded the Korean Presidential Citation. LTG Chun has served as the Director of U.S. Affairs at the Korean Ministry of National Defense, was Commander of the ROK Special Warfare Command, and was the Senior Member of the UN Command Military Armistice Commission.

LTG Chun retired from active duty in 2016 and has continued his work as an expert in the field through fellowships at the Brookings Institute and the US-Korea Institute of the School of Advanced International Studies.

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