(ASEAN-Korea Center) Government officials and renowned scholars from South Korea and member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations convened at an international conference to chart pathways for further developing cooperation.

but pointed out a set of challenges ahead.Acemoglu shared his thoughts on how institutions matter for a country's economy and prosperity.

co-authored by him and Robinson.Robinson touted South Korea as one of the most remarkable economic success stories in world history as he drew comparison with North Korea's institutional fabric.which is again not without its problems today.

including the fast-graying population of Asia's fourth largest economy.and diverged in terms of its institutions and over time.

a key subject of their research.

South Korea started out poor after World War II.Halsema also banned a pro-Palestine protest planned near the Johan Cruijff Arena and urged Ajax fans to avoid confrontation.

stating: Hooligans from the Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv marched through Amsterdam.In response to the violence.

labeling them as attacks on Israeli citizens.Amsterdam's Mayor Femke Halsema acknowledged in a city council meeting that while there were no legal grounds to ban Maccabi fans from attending the match.