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 organized the 9th International Scientific Conference on Korean Studies in the Asia-Pacific region. It is hoped that with the interest and participation of Korean studies researchers, this conference will promote the development of Korean studies in Asia and enhance mutual understanding among countries and peoples in the Asia-Pacific region.
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 organized the 9th International Scientific Conference on Korean Studies in the Asia-Pacific region. It is hoped that with the interest and participation of Korean studies researchers, this conference will promote the development of Korean studies in Asia and enhance mutual understanding among countries and peoples in the Asia-Pacific region.
-Time of the workshop: 25 - 27/11/2008
-Conference location: University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi - Vietnam).
-Language used in the workshop: Korean, English, Vietnamese.
-Conference fees:
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Money in: Covered during the conference (including 3 nights 24, 25, 26 November 2008), if staying longer, the individual will pay for it.
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Food money: Paid by the Organizing Committee during the conference (from evening of January 24 to noon of January 27).
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Travel expensesThe organizers will cover all costs or support travel expenses (depending on the quality of the registered report).
+ Other expenses (Individuals pay for themselves).
Workshop overview:
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Workshop topics: Korea and Korean Studies from an Asian Perspective
-Content:
It can be said that the position of Korea in Asia has increased rapidly in recent years. Through the increase in the scale of Korea's trade with Asian countries, the exchange of human resources through study abroad and tourism programs, and especially the development of cultural exchange relationships, Korean culture has been welcomed 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 Asian people. However, Korean studies in Asia, especially in Southeast Asia, is only at the beginning. As a comprehensive research field on Korean history, society, and culture, regional Korean studies is still very weak in both quantity and quality. In order to enhance Asians' understanding of Korea, this scientific conference aims to provide a comprehensive view of "Korea and Korean studies from an Asian perspective". The content of the workshop focuses on the following specific issues:
+ Korean culture in Asian culture
+ Asian culture in Korean culture
+ Korea and Asia in history: Conflict and experience of cooperation
+ Korea and Asia in the 21st Century: Problems and Future Prospects
+ Recent achievements and prospects of Korean studies in Asia
- Register for report
Those wishing to participate in the workshop should submit a paper abstract relevant to one of the above topics and personal information according to the items below:
+ Report name and summary: About 450 words, 1 A4 page long in one of the following languages: Korean, English, Vietnamese).
+ Brief information about yourself: Full name, nationality, gender, organization and work position, highest degree and place of issue, expertise, email address, phone number, address.
+ Editing method: MS Word (Korean, font size 10 points; English, Vietnamese, font size 12 points, double space)
+ Deadline for submitting 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 summary report selection 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 report drafting method and language will be announced along with the summary report selection results.
The organizing committee of the workshop includes:
1.Nguyen Van Khanh, Professor
Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi
Head of the Organizing Committee of the 9th Korean Studies Conference
2.Nak-Whan Paik, Visiting Professor
University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU
Director of the 9th Korean Studies Conference
3.Gilsang Lee, Professor
Director of the Central Institute of Korean Studies
