Another interesting CFP focusing on the significance of Southeast Asia in Korean studies. This small conference in Fall 2015 will examine intersection or comparison of Korean and Vietnamese experience to highlight similarities and differences between the two countries’ culture and historical experience.… more
I was quoted in today’s article by Kai Ma in TIME: “Culture Blaming and Stereotyping in the South Korean Ferry Tragedy”… more
Looking forward to seeing these three Korean films at this year’s Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival: The Basement Satellite… more
I’m giving a talk at McGill this Friday. ‘If you build it, they will come’? Protestant megachurches and contentious religious… more
The following statement has been drafted and endorsed by over 200 scholars concerned about Korean democracy. “Recent actions by South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) are raising concerns that Korea’s hard-won democracy is under threat. The NIS and its former director are currently under investigation for very serious allegations of interference in last year’s presidential election. But with that investigation ongoing and talk among politicians across party lines of the need for NIS reform, the agency has mounted what appears to be a counterattack, moving against a minor opposition party and one of its lawmakers with charges of plotting a rebellion.”… more
This is from a friend in Korea working on a bilingual website to provide support and resources for queer Koreans and allies. Especially given the recent Christian opposition to anti-deimiscrimination legislation in Korea, it’s certainly a timely and important project to support. It’s called Queer Koreans Alliance — please take a moment to sign up as an ally.… more
Fantastic opportunity for translators of Korean literature. Organized jointly by SNU and UBC, the workshop will take place in Seoul from 3-7 June 2013. Accommodations included and funding available for airfare. Deadline for initial interest due SOON on 15 April!… more
A revised edition of A Guide to Conscientious Objection to Military Service in South Korea has been published by the… more
I’m sure there’s somebody out there who’d be great for this job! Employment at LACMA LACMA is now hiring an… more
Two hires at USC! Will we see another flurry of Korean studies jobs this season? Assistant Professor of Korean religion,… more