The Center for Korean Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa presents:
Book Talk: Powa-yuramgi (布哇遊覽記) and Modern Travelogues about Hawaii by Prof. Yelee An (Academy of Korean Studies).
- When: April 11, 2024 at 3:00PM - 4:30PM
- Where: Center for Korean Studies Auditorium
Abstracts:
This book talk aims to illuminate Korean travelers’ perspectives on Hawaii during the early 20th century. Dr. An will first introduce Powa-yuramgi (布哇遊覽記), written by Hyun Soon in 1909, which stands as the inaugural document informing Korea of Hawaii's geography, history, and culture, alongside detailed accounts of early Korean immigrants' lives in Hawaii. Subsequently, Dr. An will present travelogues about Hawaii published in Korean newspapers and magazines from the 1900s to the 1930s. These accounts were penned by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including journalists, novelists, politicians, painters, and athletes. Despite their differing professions, they collectively left an indelible mark on Korea's modern history.
Dr. Yelee An received her Ph.D. at Yonsei University in 2013 and has been working at the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) since 2016. She is currently an Associate Professor and teaches Korean Linguistics.
Center for Korean Studies events are free and open to all. For further information, including information regarding disability access, telephone the Center for Korean Studies at 808-956-7041. This event is in part supported by the Academy of Korean Studies Strategic Research Institute Program (AKS-2020-SRI-2200001).
The University of Hawai‘i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.