Chairman Chung Mong-Joon of Asan Foundation visits the Head Office of Pfizer

Chairman Chung Mong-Joon (center) visited the head office of Pfizer in New York

Chairman Chung Mong-Joon (left) took a picture with Mr. Henry Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State, and his wife Ms. Nancy Kissinger.

Chairman Chung Mong-Joon of Asan Foundation visited the head office of Pfizer in New York on August 27 to share opinions with experts on new drug development, biotechnology, and the aged society. He was accompanied by Professor Kim Choung-Soo, the Chairman of the Asan Institute for Life Sciences, and Professor Kim Tae-Won, the Director for Clinical Research Center. Chairman Chung said, “I think our future lies in biotechnology, and thus, companies such as Pfizer will lead the future. I was impressed by Pfizer’s ongoing efforts to pursue innovation and collaboration with other institutes since its foundation in 1849. I hope we develop a partnership in encouraging mutual growth.” Meanwhile he also met Mr. Henry Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State, on August 28 to discuss on the issues of the Korean Peninsula such as North Korean nuclear issue. Mr. Kissinger stressed the need of a close cooperation between the US and the Republic of Korea (ROK) since the ROK is on the forefront of the peace in Northeast Asia and has a symbolic position as an ally of the US.