Lindsay Weinmann, Administrative Specialist of the University of Georgia School of Law’s Dean Rusk International Law Center, attended the Korea-Georgia Dialogue in May. The inaugural event was hosted by Columbus State University’s Korea-Institute (KICS), directed by Dr. Daewoo Lee, at the Cunningham Center.

Columbus State University’s website describes the event as follows:

The Korea–Georgia Dialogue is the premier signature forum hosted by Columbus State University to strengthen strategic, economic and cultural connections between the Republic of Korea and the State of Georgia. As Georgia becomes a key hub for Korean investment from companies like Hyundai and SK, this event serves as a vital statewide convener for government, industry and academic stakeholders. Through expert panels and keynotes, it will foster cross-sector collaboration and durable international partnerships, while providing exclusive access to senior government, industry, diplomatic and thought leaders who are at the forefront of strategic, economic, and cultural relations between Georgia and South Korea.

The event is anchored by the Korean Institute at Columbus State (KICS), a vibrant center for research and diplomacy that supports Georgia’s growing global engagement. KICS leverages the university’s strategic location near a large Korean community and U.S. Army Fort Benning’s ROK Army detachment to lead workforce development and applied research efforts. By participating, stakeholders and influencers can engage directly with the expertise fueling the state’s economic growth and the U.S.-Korea alliance.

Weinmann joined the Rusk Center in 2026. Her primary responsibilities include overseeing the Center’s daily operations, coordinating event programming, and serving as a faculty assistant while supervising student workers. Weinmann graduated summa cum laude from the University of Georgia in 2025 with a double major in international affairs and Asian languages and literature, along with a minor in general business. Her academic focus included international security and Korean studies. As a fellow in the 2024–25 Richard B. Russell Security Leadership Program at the UGA Center for International Trade and Security, she conducted research on the security dilemma posed by rogue states, using North Korea as a case study to examine implications for foreign policy.