Jun Ji-hye, a reporter at the finance desk of The Korea Times, focuses primarily on economic policy and government agencies, mainly covering the Ministry of Finance and Economy, the Ministry of Budget and Planning, the National Tax Service and the Korea Customs Service. She previously covered financial authorities, including the Financial Services Commission and the Financial Supervisory Service, and earlier worked on the political, city and business desks, reporting on a wide range of issues.
Bill Gates to give lecture at Assembly Monday
By Jun Ji-hye
By Jun Ji-hye
Microsoft founder Bill Gates plans will give a lecture at the National Assembly Monday on the subject of “Smart Aid,” said Rep. Chung Mong-joon Sunday.
“Under the title of Smart Aid, he will present his view on innovation for a better world and for a stronger Korea,” said Chung who arranged the lecture.
According to the former chairman of the ruling Saenuri Party, the American business magnate plans to talk about activities of his Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
“Then he will ask Korea to cooperate as the nation, which previously received aid, has been successfully developed and now is able to provide aid for those in need,” Chung said.
Gates also plans to have a debate and a Q-and A session with 60 lawmakers in attendance about Seoul’s role and its future direction in providing relief activities for underdeveloped countries.
After delivering the lecture, he plans to pay a courtesy call on President Park Geun-hye at Cheong Wa Dae to discuss so-called “creative economy.”
Gates, who arrived here Saturday for a three-day stay, visited Seoul National University Sunday where he gave a lecture to students. Addressing about 300 students, he stressed how important a challenging spirit and innovative thought is for global leaders.