Kor;East is a one-day Early Career Researchers Conference showcasing postgraduate and emerging scholars whose work illuminates the complex exchanges between Korea and its regional neighbours. From historical cultural flows and diplomatic relations, to artistic collaborations and diasporic experiences, the programme reveals how Korean history and identity have been shaped by and have in turn shaped the East Asian region.
This conference brings together early career researchers who examine diverse interactions between Korea and its neighbouring cultures, exploring historical exchanges, cultural influences and the ongoing impact of these relationships in contemporary contexts. Contributions from history, literature, anthropology, art and sociology will enrich our understanding of Korea’s integral role in the East Asian region.
Timetable
| 14:00 | Registration |
| 14:30 | Welcoming Remarks Dr Owen Miller (SOAS University of London) |
| 15:00 | Keynote Speech Dr Adeena Mey (University of the Arts London) Beyond Mass Hysteria. Artistic Responses to Misogynistic Violence in Im Heung-soon and Dinh Q. Lê Moderation by Dr Hyun Seon Lee (SOAS University of London) |
| 16:00 | Panel 1: Negotiating Hegemony Through Art and Popular Music Moderation by Kahyun Lee (Royal College of Art)
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| 17:00 | Panel 2: In Search of Korean Identity: Reflections from Diasporic and Development Studies Moderation by Peter Han (University of Cambridge)
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| 18:00 | Closing Dr Nikolai Johnsen (SOAS University of London) |