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17-08-2017

ROK: International Humanitarian Law Summer Session concludes in Pohang

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The group photo of lecturers and participants of “International Humanitarian Law Summer Session”, jointly held by Handong Global University and the ICRC, 8-11 August 2017 in Pohang (Republic of Korea).

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“International Humanitarian Law Summer Session”, jointly held by Handong Global University and the ICRC, 8-11 August 2017 in Pohang (Republic of Korea).

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Dr. Won Gon Park, Dean of International Affairs, Handong Global University, delivered an opening speech.

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Mr Georgios Georgantas, ICRC Representative in Seoul, lectured on Mandate and Activities of The RC/RC Movement and the ICRC.

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Mr Larry Maybee, ICRC Regional Legal Adviser for East Asia gave a lecture during the summer session.

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Ms Zhou Wen, Legal Adviser of ICRC Regional Delegation for East Asia, gave a lecture during the summer session.

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Ms Fiona Barnaby, Legal Adviser of ICRC Kuala Lumpur, gave a lecture during the summer session.

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Professor John Shin, School of Law, Handong Global University, lectured on Regulating Weapons and New Technologies of Warfare & Challenges to the Application of IHL during the summer session.

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Dr. Eun-bum Choe, Member of the KNRC IHL Advisory Committee, lectured on the Protection of Civilians under IHL: Separated Families in the Inter-Korean Context during the summer session.

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Professor Kyo Arai, Faculty of Law, Doshisha University (Kyoto), lectured on Detention in Armed Conflict: Status and Treatment during the summer session.

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Member of USFK gave a lecture during the summer session.

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Heated discussions during case study at the “International Humanitarian Law Summer Session”.

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Heated discussions during case study at the “International Humanitarian Law Summer Session”.

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Heated discussions during case study at the “International Humanitarian Law Summer Session”.

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Students report after the group discussion of a case study at the “International Humanitarian Law Summer Session”.

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Students report after the group discussion of a case study at the “International Humanitarian Law Summer Session”.

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Participant asked a question at the “International Humanitarian Law Summer Session”.

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Lecturer answered a question raised by a participant at the “International Humanitarian Law Summer Session”.

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Participant received the certificate.

From 8 to 11 August 2017, Handong Global University and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) jointly organized an "International Humanitarian Law Summer Session" in Pohang, Republic of Korea. This Summer Session is intended to further the participants' understanding of international humanitarian law (IHL), as well as individual criminal responsibility for violations. The course was conducted in English and comprised of lectures, case studies and group discussions. This was the 3rd time that the ICRC organized such a summer course in partnership with Handong Global University. This year's course has attracted more than 40 students of law, international politics and international relations, as well as young legal professionals from China (mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan), Japan, Mongolia and Republic of Korea.

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