Greater Philadelphia Area Korean Studies Conference

Across three sessions, eight scholars from various disciplines will share their research to explore a variety of contemporary and historical topics in Korean studies. The talks delve into critical discussions on gender, labor, politics, and cultural representation, providing new insights with implications for Korean studies and beyond. The conference will conclude with a collective discussion among participants on overarching themes and implications for Korean Studies.

This conference is 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) as well as by the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at the University of Pennsylvania.