Plans to organize a seminar on "Korea and Korean Studies from an Asian Perspective"

Thursday - 03/04/2008 01:52

Following the 8th Korean Studies Conference held in India, this year, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) in collaboration with the Central Institute for Korean Studies is organizing the 9th International Scientific Conference on Korean Studies in the Asia-Pacific region. It is hoped that with the interest and participation of researchers in Korean studies, this conference will promote the development of Korean studies in Asia and enhance mutual understanding among the nations and peoples of the Asia-Pacific region.

ButConference dates: 25 - 27/11/2008

ButConference venue: University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi - Vietnam).

ButLanguage used in the workshopKorean, English, Vietnamese.

ButConference attendance fee:

+Money isAccommodation is provided during the conference (including 3 nights, November 24, 25, and 26, 2008). Any additional stay will be at the individual's own expense.
+Food expenses: Paid by the Organizing Committee during the workshop period (from the evening of the 24th to the midday of the 27th).
+Travel expensesThe organizers will cover all or subsidize travel expenses (depending on the quality of the submitted reports).
+ Other expenses (to be paid by the individual).

Overview of the workshop:

ButWorkshop topicsSouth Korea and Korean studies from an Asian perspective.

ButContent:

It can be said that South Korea's position in Asia has risen rapidly in recent years. Through the increase in trade between South Korea and Asian countries, the exchange of human resources through study abroad and tourism programs, and especially the development of cultural exchange, Korean culture has been embraced as a miraculous phenomenon that no one could have predicted. Korean culture is now not only the culture of Koreans but has become a culture loved by many people in Asia. However, Korean studies in Asia, especially in Southeast Asia, is still in its infancy. As a comprehensive field of study on Korean history, society, and culture, regional Korean studies remains very weak in both quantity and quality. To enhance Asian understanding of Korea, this scientific conference aims to provide a comprehensive overview of "Korea and Korean Studies from an Asian Perspective." The workshop focused on the following specific issues:

+ Korean culture in Asian culture
Asian culture in Korean culture
Korea and Asia in History: Conflicts and Experiences of Cooperation
South Korea and Asia in the 21st Century: Challenges and Future Prospects
Recent achievements and prospects of Korean studies in Asia.

- Register for reporting

Those wishing to participate in the workshop should submit a report abstract related to one of the topics above and personal information in the sections below:

+ Report title and summary: Approximately 450 words, one A4 page in length, in one of the following languages: Korean, English, or Vietnamese.
+ Brief personal information: Full name, nationality, gender, organization and position, highest academic degree and awarding institution, specialization, email address, phone number, address.
+ Formatting method: MS Word (Korean, 10-point font; English, Vietnamese, 12-point font, double space)
Deadline for submitting the summary report: March 31, 2008.
+ Submission method: Via email:
+ leegs@aks.ac.kr (for those reporting in English or Korean).
+ htvn30@yahoo.com (for those reporting in Vietnamese).

The results of the selection for the summary report are expected to be announced on April 24, 2008.

Those scheduled to present at the conference must submit their papers by September 26, 2008.

The method and language for writing the report will be announced along with the results of the summary report selection.

The conference organizing committee includes:

1.Nguyen Van Khanh, Professor

Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Head of the Organizing Committee of the 9th Korean Studies Conference

2.Nak-Whan PaikVisiting Professor

University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Director of the 9th Korean Studies Conference

3.Gilsang Lee, Professor

Director of the Central Institute for Korean Studies

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