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August-October 2006

August 2006
Symposium 'Media and Popular Cultural Flows in East Asia' | Aug. 4-5
Scholars from Korea, Japan, and New Zealand come together to discuss the flows and influences of the cultural transnationalism that has been observed for the past ten years between and within Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan
Venue : Monash University Contact : Korean Studies Department

World Children's Book Festival | Aug. 3-19
This is an exhibition of 7,000 children's books from all over the world. Related to the exhibition, various events are being held as well, including "Reading for Children" and "Seminars for Parents"
Organizer : Australian Embassy in Korea, Inter-Australia Co.
Venue : KF Cultural Center, Gallery Nuri and Areum Contact : KF Cultural Center

Annual Conference of the International Association for Korean Language Education | Aug. 5-6
Organizer : International Association for Korean Language Education
Venue : 600th Anniversary Hall, Sungkyunkwan University
Contact : Korean Language Department

Workshop for Korean-Language Educators In Japan | Aug. 8-13
Organizer : KF, Korean Education Society, The Japan Forum
Venue : Campus Plaza Kyoto, Japan Contact : Korean Language Department

Korean Studies Workshop for European Educators | Aug. 16-29
Korean studies workshop for middle and high school teachers of history/social sciences and textbook editors from the European Union
Venue : Seoul and other cities Contact : Fellowship Program Department

Korean Studies Lecture Tour of Latin American Countries | Aug. 18-25
Lecture tour of four Central and Southern American countries
Venue : El Salvador, Colombia, Chile, Brazil
Contact : Korean Studies Department

2nd World Conference of Children's Literature and 8th Asian Conference of Children's Literature | Aug. 21-25
This conference will be attended by distinguished scholars and specialists of children's literature for the discussion of relevant topics. It will also serve as an inspiring forum for the participants to address the various topics and issues facing humanity today, under a theme of "Children's Literature in Pursuit of Peace.
Organizer : Korean Association for Children's Literature
Venue : Imperial Palace Hotel Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

Korea-Peru Forum | Aug. 22-25
The forum is designed to raise the profile of Korean Studies in Peru, which is hoped to lead to the commencement of Korean Language and Korean Studies
Venue : Lima, Peru Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

2nd Korean Studies Conference of Argentine Association of Korean Studies | Aug. 24-25
The conference program will feature presentations and discussions under a theme of "Korea and Argentina? Mutual Perceptions from the Viewpoints of Area Studies"
Venue : University of La Plata, Argentina Contact : Korean Studies Department

3rd International Conference of Korea-Japan Society of Humanities and Societies | Aug. 28-31
The conference will offer a retrospective overview of the relations between Korea and Japan since their reestablishment of diplomatic relations 40 years ago. This will include an examination of current issues in three selected areas: linguistics, history and politics, and diplomatic studies.
Venue : Retaku University, Japan Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

14th Korea-Japan Forum | Aug. 29-31
Leading representatives from the two countries will participate in comprehensive discussions of current pending issues and propose policy alternatives
Venue : Awaji Island, Japan Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

Performance Tour of Modern Korean Ballet 'Shim Chung-The Blindman's Daughter' iin Japan | Aug. 30-Sep. 20
This ballet performance is based on "Shim Chung," a traditional Korean story about a daughter's unwavering filial piety to her blind father.
Organizer : Universal Ballet
Venue : Eleven cities in Japan Contact : Culture and Arts Department

September 2006
British Association for Korean Studies (BAKS) 2006 Conference: "Generations of Korea: Past, Present and Future"| Sep. 6-7
The British Association for Korean Studies, a research and fraternal organization of Korean studies researchers and scholars in the U.K., will hold its annual meeting to discuss recent research findings and related subjects
Venue : University of Sheffield, U.K. Contact : Korean Studies Department

Korean Studies Workshop for Southeast Asian Educators | Sep. 6-19
A Korean Studies Workshop is being held for middle and high school teachers of history/social sciences and textbook editors from Southeast Asia
Venue : Seoul and other cities Contact : Fellowship Program Department

4th International Conference of Asian Political Parties | Sep. 7-10
This event will be held under a theme of "Peace and Prosperity in Asia." The invited representatives of political parties from the Asian region will gather together to discuss ways to promote and implement peace-prosperity policies in Northeast Asia and to promote peace on the Korean peninsula
Organizer : Secretariat Office of the ICAPP
Venue : Lotte Hotel Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

Korean Studies Graduate Students Convention 2006 in the Czech Republic | Sep. 12-17
This convention, which is being conducted to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the establishment of Korean Studies in the Czech Republic, will be a forum for Korean Studies graduate students and junior scholars in Europe.
Venue : Center for Oriental Studies, Czech (OI ASCR)
Contact : Korean Studies Department

Korean Studies Workshop for Chinese Educators | Sep. 12-21
This workshop will be held for teachers of history/social sciences and textbook editors from China
Venue : Seoul and other cities Contact : Fellowship Program Department

Invitation of Next-Generation Leaders from the Near East and Middle East | Sep. 15-22
The invited guests will visit relevant organizations to meet with their counterparts in Korea to discuss ways to promote two-way exchange and cooperation
Venue : Seoul and other cities Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

3rd Korea-Spain Forum | Sep. 19-20
Leading figures from the two countries will participate in-depth discussion of current pending issues and search for feasible policy alternatives
Venue : Jeju Island Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

International Conference to Commemorate 25th U.N. Peace Day | Sep. 21-22
On the occasion of U.N. Peace Day, this conference will be held under the title of "International Terrorism and NGOs." Participants will search for ways to instill a spirit of global peace and common philosophy for all humanity.
Organizer : International Office of the Bright Society
Venue : Lotte Hotel Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

2nd Korea-Brazil Forum | Sep. 27-28
Leading figures from the two countries will get together to discuss current issues of mutual concern and to recommend alternative policy measures
Venue : Busan Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

Hong Sung Ji Performance at Harvard University | Sep.
TIMF Ensemble will perform a Korean composer Hong Sung Ji's work which was commissioned by the Fromm Music Foundation of Harvard University.
Organizer : Fromm Music Foundation, Harvard University
Venue : Boston, Massachusetts Contact : Culture and Arts Department

Field Trip to Korea of Graduate Students of University of Kiel, Germany | Sep. 24-Oct. 18
A group of 30 students majoring in Geography at the University of Kiel, Germany will visit Korea to attend seminars at the Geography Department of Kyunghee University.
Venue : Seoul, Gyeongju, Jeju Island and other areas
Contact : Korean Studies Department

Korea-Japan Teachers' Exchange Program | Visit to Japan: Sep. 28-Oct. 11, Visit to Korea: Oct. 25-Nov. 7
Middle and high school teachers of history and social sciences, from Korea and Japan, will attend informational sessions during reciprocal visits and discuss ways to formulate ive programs for practical classroom instruction
Venue : Tokyo and other cities/Seoul and other cities
Contact : Fellowship Program Department

Yonsei-KF Korean Studies Forum | Sep.-Dec.
This forum is intended to facilitate personal networks for mutual exchange between scholars and students of Korean Studies
Venue : New Millennium Hall, Yonsei University
Contact : Fellowship Program Department

Sogang-KF Korean Studies Forum | Sep.-Dec.
This forum is intended to promote personal networks for mutual exchange between scholars and students of Korean Studies
Venue : Kim Dae-gon Hall, Sogang University
Contact : Fellowship Program Department

October 2006
Performance at International Mime Festival in Belgium | Oct. 6-16
Performances of "Between Two Gates," a mime work reflecting Korea's pathos of death, will be presented at the International Mime Festival in Belgium. Venue : Belgium Contact : Culture and Arts Department

Choreography Workshop at Servantino Festival, Mexico | Oct. 8-15
Korea will take part in a choreography workshop related to a special program of the Servantino Festival in Mexico.
Venue : Mexico City, Mexico Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

Seminar of Japanese Association of Korean Language Education and Research and Association of Korean Language Research | Oct. 9
Organizer : Japanese Association of Korean Language Education and Research
Venue : Campus Plaza Kyoto, Japan Contact : Korean Language Department

Beautiful Korea 2006 | Oct. 9-28
An exhibition of images and decorations derived from the traditional lifestyle of the Korean people. There will also be a display of international folklore dolls and s contributed by the wives of ambassadors residing in Korea. Organizer : Oriental Image
Venue : KF Cultural Center, Gallery Nuri and Areum Contact : KF Cultural Center

8th Workshop for Korean-Art Curators | Oct. 10-20
Foreign curators of Korean art at museums abroad are invited to Korea for an in-depth learning experience on selected areas of Korean art and culture.
Venue : Seoul and other cities Contact : Culture and Arts Department

Exchange Program of Korea-Japan University Students | Oct. 17-26
30 Japanese university students are being invited to visit Korea. The students will experience Korean universities, visit related organizations.
Venue : Seoul and other cities Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

Invitation of Next-Generation Leaders from Russia | Oct. 23-29
These future leaders of Russia will visit Korea to meet with their counterparts of related organizations and discuss ways to invigorate bilateral exchange.
Venue : Seoul and other cities Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

Performance of 'Carmen' by Mats Ek and 'Symphony in C' by Georges Balanchine | Oct. 24-28
Organizer : Korea National Ballet Company
Venue : Seoul Contact : Culture and Arts Department

Special Screening of Indian Movies | Oct. 27-Nov. 4
Organizer : Indian Embassy in Korea
Venue : Cinema Room, KF Cultural Center Contact : KF Cultural Center

International Forum for Next-Generation Leaders | Oct. 29-Nov. 5
At this forum, future leaders of Korea and 15 West European countries will gather together to discuss ways to promote mutual exchange and cooperation.
Organizer : Korea Foundation and the National Strategy Institute
Venue : Seoul and other cities Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

Annual International Academic Seminar on Naming of the East Sea | Oct.
This seminar is designed to generate attention and boost interest of the international community on the matter of naming the East Sea.
Venue : to be determined Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

5th Korea-Germany Forum | Oct.
Leading representatives from Korea and Germany will participate in this annual forum to discuss issues of mutual concern and identify practical policy alternatives
Organizer : Korea-German Society
Venue : Seoul Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

5th Korea-India Forum | Oct.
Organizer : Seoul International Forum
Venue : India Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

'Sonamou' Paris-Seoul | Oct.-Dec.
An exhibition by the Association of Artists Sonamou, based on a theme of "Frontier," to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the establishment of Korea-France diplomatic relations
Venue : France and other localities Contact : Culture and Arts Department

World Music Lecture Series | Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m July-Oct.
Lecture series that introduces the world of music.
Venue : Cinema Room, KF Cultural Center Contact : KF Cultural Center

Regular Movie Screenings | Year-round
Regular screenings of Korean and foreign movies, free admission, three times a week. Time: Monday/Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. / Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
Venue : Cinema Room, KF Cultural Center Contact : KF Cultural Center

Korean Language Classes | Year-round
Free Korean lessons for foreigners residing in Korea, Each Class Meets once a week from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Monday: Beginners 1A, 2A, 3/ Wendesday: Intermediate 1, 2 and Advanced/ Friday: Hanguel, Beginners 1B, 2B)
Contact : KF Cultural Center

Korean Arts Exhibition | Oct-Dec
A temporary exhibition with ceramics, paintings and fold screens will be held at the Museum of Asian Art in Corfu, Greece.
Organizer : Museum of Asian Art, Greece Contact : Cultural & Arts Department

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Intellectual Exchange Department (82-2) 3463-5613 intellectual@kf.or.kr
Culture and Arts Department (82-2) 3463-5615 cultural@kf.or.kr
Korean Studies Department (82-2) 3463-5612 studies@kf.or.kr
Korean Language Department (82-2) 3463-5784 language@kf.or.kr
Fellowship Program Department (82-2) 3463-5614 fellow@kf.or.kr
KF Cultural Center (82-2) 3789-5600 kfcenter@kf.or.kr