Events
June 29-30, 2022 The 23rd World Korea Forum
The Center for Korean Studies is pleased to announce that the 23rd World Korea Forum will be held on June 29-30, 2022 at the Center for Korean Studies Auditorium. The event will be co-hosted by the Center and the Korean Global Foundation in a hybrid format both in person as well as via zoom webinar…
May 31, 2022 K-LAW Forum 2022: Korean Laws from Comparative Perspectives
You are cordially invited to join “K-LAW Forum 2022” that will be held in the Center for Korean Studies Auditorium at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and also via Zoom on May 31, 2022. The Center for Korean Studies co-hosts this event in a hybrid format jointly with the Korea Legislation Research Institute (KLRI)…
April 19, 2022 Zoom Talk: Decolonization Movement Against Development in Jeju, South Korea
The Center for Korean Studies at the University of Hawaii is hosting a Zoom talk by Prof. YouJeong Oh (U of Texas, Austin) – Title: Decolonization Movement Against Development in Jeju, South Korea – When: April 19 at 3:00pm-4:30pm (HST). – Presenter: YouJeong Oh, Associate Prof., University of Texas at Austin – Discussant: Vernadette…
Mar. 21-23,2022 Empires in Motion Conference
Events are accessible in-person and online via Zoom when noted. Please register in advance if you are interested in participating. MONDAY, MARCH 21 10 AM – 12:30 PM HST | CENTER FOR KOREAN STUDIES AUDITORIUM Zainichi Literary Studies Manuscript Workshop 2 – 4:15 PM HST | CENTER FOR KOREAN STUDIES AUDITORIUM + ZOOM Cultures of Migration, Diaspora…
March 2, 2022: Korean Diaspora Talk 1: Discussions with Creators of “Documentary: Puzzle” and “The Story of a Dream: Picture Bride”
WEDNESDAY, MAR 2, 2022 | 2:00PM – 3:30PM (HST) ZOOM LINK: go.hawaii.edu/Ejx KBFD-TV Hawaii recently produced and aired two documentaries in cooperation with the Center for Korean Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa Documentary: Puzzle and The Story of Dream: Picture Bride, to showcase Korean immigrants and their efforts in Hawaii. This event will discuss…
March 3, 2022: Korean Diaspora Talk 2: Discussions with the Director of ‘Words of Wisdom from the Rainbow State’
THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2022 | 2PM – 3:30PM (HST) Zoom link: go.hawaii.edu/qjx Journalist Jinyoung Lee Won explores the inspiring history of Koreans in Hawaii. 102 Koreans came to Hawaii on January 13, 1903, starting the Korean immigration to the Americas. This small and forlorn group made incredible sacrifices and started the influx of Korean culture…