We invite papers on the topic of Sino-Korean Screen Relations for a symposium on 16-17th January 2020. The Confucius Institute funded symposium will bring together scholars of Film, TV and Screen Media Studies to explore historical and contemporary relations between Sinophone and Korean-language screen media. It will take place at the University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK, (close to the… Read more →
The Australian National University: Lecturer’s post in International Relations
Lecturer Classification: Academic Level B Salary Package: $99,809 AUD – $113,165 AUD per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Continuing The Department of International Relations seeks to make a number of appointments in the following areas: Asia-Pacific security (especially with a focus on great power politics and/or the Korean Peninsula), Chinese Foreign Policy, Foreign Policy Analysis (especially with a focus on Australian Foreign… Read more →
October Events
The information of the events were collected by Philip Gowman. Exhibitions Ilhwa Kim’s exhibition of hanji-based works, Seed System, continues until 6 October The Goldsmiths Fair continues until 6 October, with three Korean jewellers / silversmiths participating Kim Kang Yong’s Colourful Brick Story continues at Han Collection until 24 October The big Tate Modern Nam June Paik retrospective opens on 17 October The KCC’s big autumn show Negotiating Borders opens… Read more →
Announcement of European Journal of Korean Studies Vol 19 (1)
The European Journal of Korean Studies aims to be the leading peer-reviewed, citation-indexed outlet for academic output in Europe in the English language, providing European and global scholars of Korea a venue that we know has been much in demand, long called for, and greatly anticipated. Table of Contents Special Section ‘Imagined Futures—Spaces, Places, Architectures of Pyongyang & North Korea’ Guest Introduction, OLIVER WAINWRIGHT (The Guardian)… Read more →
Bill Skillend Prize 2019
The British Association of Korean Studies is extremely pleased to announce the Bill Skillend Prize 2019. This prize is awarded in commemoration of the late Professor Bill Skillend to an undergraduate student submitting an outstanding dissertation on a Korea-related topic. Professor Bill Skillend was a pioneer in the study of Korean language and literature and responsible for the introduction of… Read more →
Book Launch: Korea’s Premier Collection of Classical Literature: Selections from So Kojong’s Tongmunson
Korea’s Premier Collection of Classical Literature: Selections from So Kojong’s Tongmunson translated, annotated, and with an introduction by Dr. Xin Wei and Dr. James B. Lewis What: A book launch to mark the publication of the first English-language study of Korea’s most important literary collection; see the attachment for a fuller description Where: Haldane Room, Wolfson College, Linton Road, Oxford (tel: +44… Read more →
Sungkyunkwan University: TENURE TRACK in “Korean Language and Literature”
The Department of Korean Language and Literature in Sungkyunkwan University invites applicants for a TENURE TRACK position in All fields of “Korean Language and Literature” to start in September 1, 2019. □ Application Period : 5 April 2019- 18 April 2019 □ Guidelines for Faculty Recruitment Qualified candidates should register their applications in S.K.K.U Pool System. □ e-mail : fainsa@skku.edu… Read more →
The UCLan Asia Pacific Institutes Scholarship for the MA in Asia Pacific Studies or MA in North Korean Studies
The Asia Pacific Institutes in the School of Language & Global Studies is looking for talented students who are interested in our MA courses in Asia Pacific Studies or North Korean Studies. The successful applicant will receive a full tuition fee waiver. This opportunity is open to anyone already holding a good BA (Hons) or graduating no later than July 2019… Read more →
SoKEN 2019 Call for Papers for Workshop–University of Central Lancashire, UK
SoKEN 2019 Call for Papers for Workshop Korea at the Crossroads: Economic Development, Political Dynamics, and Social Changes in the Contemporary Korean Peninsula University of Central Lancashire, Preston, 1-2 November 2019 SoKEN annual workshop in 2019 will be held at University of Central Lancashire, which celebrates its 5th anniversary of the International Institute of Korean Studies (IKSU). The workshop will… Read more →
Associate Professor in International Relations–Australian National University
The Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at ANU is advertising for an Associate Professor in International Relations with expertise in Korea. For further information and instructions please follow the links below. The contact for this position is Matthew Davies. Please share widely. Classification: Academic Level D Salary package: $141,416 AUD – $150,324 AUD per annum, plus 17% superannuation Terms:… Read more →