The full recording of ISDP’s recent webinar on “OPCON Transfer and its Potential Impact on the United Nations Command and the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission” with speakers Gen (ret) Vincent Brooks, LtGen (ret) Chun In Bum, Mr. David Maxwell, MG (ret) Urs Gerber, and Maj Gen (ret) Mats Engman as the moderator is now available on ISDP’s YouTube channel. The event was held in collaboration with the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA).

Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4T-6bDa-1U

KDVA and KUSAF are proud to announce a webinar about the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC) on the occasion of its founding on November 7, 1978. 

We will discuss the following topics:

• How CFC has evolved to support the ROK-U.S. Alliance and to defend against the North Korean threat.
• Go behind the scenes to hear how CFC leaders and the staff work together to solve issues.
• Discuss what we need to understand about wartime operational control (or OPCON) transition.
• Take a look at where we see CFC headed in the next 2-4 years.

Co-Moderators: 

• Dr. Stephen Noerper – Adjunct Professor of International & Public Affairs at Columbia SIPA
• Dr. Ashton Cho – VP & Director of Int’l Security Cooperation at Korea Association of Military Studies

Panelists: 

• General (Ret.) Vincent Brooks – Chairman & President at Korea Defense Veterans Association and Former Commander of UNC/CFC/USFK
• General (Ret.) Leem, Ho Young – ROK Vice Chairman at Korea Defense Veterans Association and Former Deputy Commander of CFC
• Mr. Bruce Klingner – Senior Research Fellow, Northeast Asia at The Heritage Foundation

We have not set a date yet, but it will be in mid-November.  We will announce the date soon.

Please support KDVA by joining KDVA as a member and/or by donating – all at www.KDVA.vet.

Download Letter: KDVA and KUSAF_SCM Letter

The KDVA Interns will have opportunities to learn more about the ROK-U.S. Alliance and its diverse topics, gain invaluable professional experience, develop skills, make professional contacts, and make contributions to the ROK-U.S. Alliance.  They will be involved in diverse research and activity projects to include:

• Researching ROK-U.S. Alliance topics.
• Writing Alliance articles for the KDVA quarterly journal, webpage, newsletter, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Serving as Research Assistants to team with a senior KDVA leader and write articles for KDVA platforms, news articles, and think tank publications.
• Collaborating with academic institutions and young professional organizations to research joint projects.
• Supporting events in Seoul and DC.
• Supporting social media efforts.

We look forward to their efforts “Together for the ROK-U.S. Alliance.”

RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE.

View the full webinar recording and short clips on KDVA’s Digital Library page and YouTube channel.

Later on, KDVA will conduct a webinar about ROK and U.S. Defense Veterans of the De-militarized Zone or DMZ.

RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE.

View recording on KDVA’s Digital Library page and YouTube channel.

On September 10, 2020, KDVA held a webinar about the KDVA Internship Program to give our members and supporters insights into the program and to answer questions from anyone interested in applying for the next internship group which will start on October 1, 2020.

2020-2021

KDVA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

 APPLY TODAY!

KDVA’s Mission:

The Korea Defense Veterans Association’s mission is to enhance the ROK-U.S. Alliance by advocating for the Alliance and supporting the people who built and serve the Alliance.

Why Become a KDVA Intern?

The KDVA Internship Program provides volunteers opportunities to learn about the ROK-U.S. Alliance and its diverse topics, gain invaluable professional experience, develop skills, make professional contacts, and make contributions to the ROK-U.S. Alliance.

Research Assistant Internship:

• Researching topics about the ROK-U.S. Alliance.
• Writing articles for the KDVA Quarterly Journal, KDVA Monthly Newsletter, and KDVA social media platforms.
• Helping with social media.
• Very flexible hours – telework when you have the time.

Event Management and Support Internship:

• On-site support for very senior-level events.
• Event planning, support, and participation.
• Note taking and drafting executive summaries.
• Short duration efforts with a lasting impact.
• Locations: Events will take place in Washington, D.C. or Seoul.

Eligibility:

• KDVA Members.
• KDVA Associate Members.
  • (College students who are interested in the U.S.-ROK Alliance and adult supporters of the ROK-U.S. Alliance can join NOW to become an Associate Member: https://kdva.vet/members/.)
• Family Members of KDVA Members and Associate Members.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Experiences and Skills:

• Enthusiasm for the ROK-U.S. Alliance and the KDVA mission.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good grasp of or enthusiasm for learning social media technology, strategy, and innovation.
• For Research Assistant Internship:  Strong writing and researching skills.
• For Event Internship:  Poise and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with staff, honorees, volunteers, vendors, and members.

Internship Length:

• One Year, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.

Academic Credit?

Academic credit will depend on your school’s requirements.

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Questions? Email: kdva.internships@gmail.com.

Please submit your application and resume by September 18, 2020. We plan to announce the KDVA Internship Team on September 25, 2020.

Internship Application