The G20 Seoul Summit will be held this year on the 11th and 12th of November. This G20 Summit has been called due to the global financial crisis that began in the U.S.A. In the past all G20 Summits had been hosted by G7 countries: the U.S.A., Japan, the U.K., France, Germany, Canada, and Italy. This summit is the first time a G20 country has been chosen to host. The worldwide economic agenda will be discussed in Seoul. Korea hopes to act as a moderator between advanced countries and developing countries, and the entire world will focus on Korea. However, this summit is viewed by many as powerful countries pursuing their own interests, and has received a great deal of criticism. On the other hand, other observers expect that this summit will change the G20’s focus. There are many pros and cons associated with this summit, so we need to examine both sides to really understand its meaning.
Cover Story | 김동원, 박주희 기자 | 2010-10-01 20:21