Letter from the Minister-Counselor
Dear Readers, Welcome to the spring issue of the 11th volume of Infusion. We have seen extraordinary developments this year, which could be the harbinger of real change for the Korean Peninsula: An incredible Winter Olympics and Paralympics hosted in Pyeongchang, two meetings between the leaders of North and South Korea in less than a month, and a possible summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. Throughout all of this, the U.S.-ROK Alliance continues steadfast—in large part because of the people-to-people connections fostered through programs such as Fulbright. Change is never easy, but it is constant, all around us. Fulbright Korea itself is preparing for change; Executive Director Shim Jai Ok will retire at the end of 2018 after four decades of connecting the peoples of the United States and Republic of Korea. All of us who have benefited from the Fulbright program owe a debt to Mrs. Shim, whose tireless efforts have created positive change in the lives of thousands of people and strengthened U.S.-ROK ties one person at a time. These people-to-people ties, exemplified and magnified by the creativity brought to life in this magazine, is what keeps the United States and Korea “closer than sticky rice” even in the midst of change. With confidence and optimism, Aleisha Woodward Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, Embassy of the United States of America & Chair of the KAEC
Announcing Volume 9.2
The Infusion staff is happy to announce the publication of our newest issue, Volume 9, Issue 2 (Published July 2016). Below you can find the web edition of the issue. To access individual pieces from this issue, use the links on the left-hand side of the webpage that are listed under “Current Volume: 9.2”. Enjoy.
Letter from the Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs
Congratulations on the spring issue of the 9th volume of Infusion magazine. Reading about the unique experiences and thoughtful insights of the Fulbright scholars, English Teaching Assistants and researchers is something that I look forward to each issue. The magazine is an ideal venue to showcase the creativity and many talents of the Fulbright grantees, and offers readers a unique insight into what makes the program so special. Since it began in Korea nearly a quarter century ago, the Fulbright Program has matured tremendously, expanding into new and exciting areas of cultural and educational exchange. Thanks to your efforts, the program continues to evolve, strengthening the historically strong bilateral relationship and people-to-people ties that bind our two countries. I am truly excited to see what new developments are in store for the future of Fulbright in Korea. Cordially, Robert W. Ogburn Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs Member of the KAEC Board