Dr. Erin Kim-Cho Represents Iowa at Global Conference in South Korea

September 11, 2026

Dr. Erin Kim-Cho, chair of Grand View University’s Communication Department, recently represented Iowa at the 22nd Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC) Americas Regional Conference in Incheon, South Korea. Kim-Cho serves as a presidential advisory council member through the Chicago Chapter, which represents Korean American communities across 13 Midwestern states.

The event brought together approximately 750 advisory members from the United States, Canada and Latin America to discuss peace, public diplomacy and the Korean Peninsula. Members also had the opportunity to participate in a policy dialogue with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.

Kim-Cho’s participation builds on her work at Grand View and in the broader community, connecting her expertise in communication with civic engagement, cross-cultural dialogue and global perspectives.