The international community in 2010 will be witnessing a paradigm shift dubbed the “ new normal ” . Such a new global environment will provide South Korea , the host for a G 20 Summit next year , an opportunity to change and join the group of major advanced countries . To this end , Maeil Business Newspaper has suggested a new slogan for South Korea in 2010 -- ‘ G 20 Korea - 2010 Momentum ’. The world is leaving behind the relics of the G 7 -- a world run by advanced countries -- and heralding a new era of the G 20 -- a world welcoming emerging economies as new global leaders . South Korea is more than qualified to act as a leader in conducting major tasks reserved for 2010 . Politically speaking , South Korea is in the position of mediating the resolution of conflicts between developing and advanced countries . In terms of the economy , South Korea is well off to take difficulties faced by other countries into consideration as proved by South Korea ’ s membership to the Development Assistance Committee ( DAC ) . Globally , the year 2010 will become a tipping point for an exit of the ‘ American standard ’ which had set a norm for the international community ; and to enter into the 21 st century version of the ‘ Asian standard ’. South Korea , as a chair of the upcoming G 20 Summit , is in a favorable position to mediate conflicts on history and economy within the Asian region . South Korea is also fit to generate a common interest for ‘ One Asia ’. To this end , the South Korean public will have to expand the notion of global citizenship to serve as a member of the international community . South Korea also stands in a crossroad of re - establishing the country ’ s status by exercising leadership through generous assistance to countries in need . [ written by Special Correspondent Team - Yen - mi Hong / edited by Jae - yoon Jung ] [ ⓒ Maeil Business Newspaper & mk . co . kr , All rights reserved ]