Join us at our Asia After five event, hosted by the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono at our Wellington office to hear from Philip Turner, New Zealand's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea.

Philip will be giving his take on the diversity of contemporary South Korean society, changing social and political attitudes, and pop culture - among other themes.

Our Asia After Five events are interactive. You will have a chance to ask questions, network with others, and learn from informed experts on Asia. This event will be held under Chatham House rule.

Please join us for nibbles and drinks from 5:30pm. It is a free event, but please RSVP for catering purposes. We're located on Level 16, Fujitsu Tower - 141 The Terrace, Wellington.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

HE Philip Turner

Philip Turner is New Zealand's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. He was appointed New Zealand Ambassador of Korea (South Korea) in March 2018.

Philip is concurrently Ambassador to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). He has extensive experience as a diplomat and a business leader in North Asia.

With the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, he served on postings to the senior positions in Shanghai, Tokyo, Brussels and Auckland.

Philip attended the University of Auckland in New Zealand where he graduated with a First Class Master of Arts in History. He speaks fluent French and Japanese, conversational Chinese, and is enjoying becoming acquainted with the Korean language. Philip is joined in Seoul by his partner Hiroshi Ikeda. Philip and Hiroshi are passionate about embracing diversity in our society.

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Discussion facilitated by:

- Simon Draper, Asia New Zealand Foundation executive director

- Michelle McCarthy, Leadership Network Advisory Board member