WELCOMING REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT OF KIEA

Thank you for visiting the webpage of the Korea Institution and Economics Association (KIEA). It is with great pleasure that I take on the important role in leading the KIEA during these challenging times, when, as concerned scholars and professionals in different walks of life, we have been forced back to address with greater care the many perennial issues of modern life, some of which are intricately intertwined with the economic, political and legal institutional landscape that affect us all.

Amongst the many activities for us this year, it is with great pride to announce the up-coming conference on “Institutions and National Competitiveness II” to be held in Seoul, Korea, on August 10-12, 2010. I look forward to hearing from many important speakers, who will provide their analysis and insights toward a better understanding of our current situation, as well as their valuable suggestions for improving our institutions.

On behalf of my colleagues, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all individuals and organizations that continue to provide support, advice and encouragement. I will continue to see to it that KIEA remains committed to research, discussion and informing the public of the many broad areas that our members are actively engaged in.