[KU/Korea] Special Lecture #18 (18/09/2018) > Special Lectures

Title

Finland—an Open Economy and a Welfare Society

Speaker

H. E. Eero Antero SUOMINEN

Dates

September 18, 2018

Venue

115 ISH, KU

Number of

Direct Participants

(researchers and students from your institution)

6

Number of

Indirect Participants

(other audiences like media or residents in your region)

40

Outlines

(up to 5 points)

l  The speaker introduced Finland (population, GDP, state of economy)

l  He indicated the Finland as a Western type Market economy and a welfare state.

l  He introduced Finland’s capability on the global stage

l  He received 4 questions.

Q1. In Korean context, which Finland’s Welfare or education policies are applicable? (A: teamwork oriented cooperation)

Q2. Low Gini co-efficient/inequality, how Finland could achieve them? (A High labour costs, and job security)

Q3. How is Finland supposed to deal with Russia?

Q4. What kind of roles Finland can play in terms of migrant crises?

-        Smaller than German and Sweden

-        Linguistic challenges

-        Economy

-        Immigration could be the practical solution for the Aging society

Photographs

l  Please attach in separate files (minimum five photos)