Korea Culture and Society Workshop for Public and Private Educators of All Institutions (K-12 Schools, Higher Education, etc.)

The James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at the University of Pennsylvania invites public and private educators of all institutions (K-12 schools, higher education, etc.) to the Korea Culture and Society Workshop on Saturday, November 8, 2025. This one-day program provides a clear introduction to Korean history, literature, and arts, along with practical guidance for integrating these topics into classroom curriculum. Participants will engage with leading experts through lectures and hands-on activities designed to make Korean culture engaging for students. Act 48 hours will be offered.

When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 (9:30 AM–3:30 PM)

Where: James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies, University of Pennsylvania

Who: Public and private educators of all institutions (K-12 schools, higher education, etc.) (limited to 25 participants)

Cost: Free – Includes coffee, lunch, and materials

Program Schedule:

9:30–9:45 AM | Coffee & Opening Remarks

Dr. Hyunjoon Park, Director of James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies

9:45–10:45 AM | Session 1: Korean History

Dr. Seok Lee, Associate Director of Academics, James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies

10:45–11:00 AM | Morning Break

11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Session 2: Korean Literature

Professor Jae Won Edward Chung, Assistant Professor of Korean Literature, Rutgers University

12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch Break | Provided by the Kim Center

1:00–2:00 PM | Session 3: Korean Arts

Professor Kyunghee Pyun, Professor of Art History, Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York

2:00–2:15 PM | Afternoon Break

2:15–3:15 PM | Session 4: Hands-On Learning Activity 

Jamie Moon, Studio MZWORK Art/Design Educator

3:15–3:30 PM | Wrap-Up, Evaluation & Certificate Distribution

Dr. Hyunjoon Park, Director, James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies

Registration: 

The workshop is limited to 25 participants. Coffee, lunch, and materials will be provided. Act 48 hours available.

Click here to register by October 31, 2025! 

Contact Ash Kim at ashkiim@sas.upenn.edu for any questions or further information.

Supported by the Core University Program for Korean Studies of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea and Korean Studies Promotion Service at the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS-2023-OLU-2250002)