State Council of the Republic of Korea, 2007   Background Guide Description The Northeast Asian region is one of the most dynamic in the world. Since World War II, it has undergone massive changes politically, economically and culturally. No country better typifies this trend than South Korea. In the past fifty years it has come from a backwards, impoverished and war-torn state into a modern democracy with sparkling cities and globe-straddling corporations. Over the course of several days, delegates representing the Ministers in the State Council of the Republic of Korea will tackle some of the most complex and intractable problems facing the Northeast Asian region. In dealing with the North Korean nuclear crisis, as well as with balancing relations with the United States, Japan and China and other critical topics, delegates will be expected to take into consideration economic, political and cultural factors to try to come to a resolution. Over the course of several days, the committee will be continually challenged by numerous and wide-ranging crises that reflect the unpredictability and instability of the Northeast Asian region. Staff Chair: Noah Bate Vice-Chair: Anna Law Crisis Director: Aretha Choi