Join SOAS and the KCCUK for a series of special events introducing Korean traditional culture, organised by the Centre of Korean Studies, SOAS University of London, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre UK and the Korea Tourism Organization London Office. Samulnori: Korean traditional percussion workshop Key information Instructor: Dr Cholong Sung Date: Thursday, 6 … [Read More]
Author: Anders Karlsson
Collections that include work by Anders Karlsson
- Snapshots and Soundbites of Korean Culture, Routledge 2026
- The Spirit of Korean Law: Korean Legal History in Context, Brill 2015
- Key Papers on Korea: Essays Celebrating 25 Years of the Centre of Korean Studies, SOAS, University of London, Global Oriental 2013
Hangeul Day workshops at the KCCUK
The Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK), in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization London Office, invites you to celebrate Hangeul Day (한글날) — the commemoration of King Sejong’s creation of Hangeul (the Korean Alphabet). Recognised worldwide as one of the most scientific and unique writing systems, Hangeul remains a proud symbol of Korean identity and … [Read More]
Why we write: Writing systems and the human story
Join world-leading writing experts Irving Finkel, Anders Karlsson and Stephen Colvin for Hangul Day, where you can deep-dive into the history of the written word. Hangul, the Korean alphabet, was invented in 1443 by King Sejong the Great and his scholars to empower the people to read and write their language. With 28 phonetic characters, … [Read More]
KCC seminar: Princess Deokhye
In 2025, Korea marks the 80th anniversary of Gwangbokjeol, Korea’s National Liberation Day. To mark this important occasion, the Korean Cultural Centre UK is hosting a special lecture that explores the historical period surrounding Korea’s loss and recovery of sovereignty through the life of Princess Deokhye, the last princess of the Korean Empire. The lecture … [Read More]
Confucianism and disaster: Floods, lightning and cosmology in Eighteenth-Century Chosŏn Korea
This presentation explores Chosŏn-period (1392-1910) Confucian responses to disaster. This was a period in which Confucianism not only was the state ideology, but also guided interaction in local communities socially and economically dominated by local elites sharing the ideas of this ideology. The Confucian convictions of this elite dictated how they, as leaders of communities, … [Read More]
‘K-History Unlock’: The Throne (Sado)
The Korean Cultural Centre UK is excited to present “K-History Unlock”, a lecture series exploring Korean history through the lens of popular K-dramas and films. As interest in Korean cinema grows, this event offers a deeper understanding of the historical context behind these works. Dr. Anders Karlsson, head of the SOAS Centre of Korean Studies, … [Read More]
SOAS CKS seminar series Q1 2021
SOAS has released details of their Q1 Friday evening seminars. Click on the lecture titles below to be taken to the detailed information on the SOAS website, where you will also find registration links for the talks, which will be held via Zoom. SOAS CKS Seminar Programme January – March 2021 29 January 2021, 5pm … [Read More]
Crime and Punishment in Chosŏn Korea
Three years ago SOAS held a conference entitled Historians, clerks and accountants: Methodological issues in the use of sources on Chosŏn History. One of the more interesting elements of that day was a consideration of court records of criminal trials and a discussion of Joseon dynasty autopsy techniques. The speaker, Kim Ho, returns this Friday … [Read More]
Korean Studies Publishing in Europe – SOAS Workshop
Please find below the details of a Korean Studies Publishing in Europe Workshop and book launch taking place on Monday 16 June 2008. The event will take place at SOAS in the Khalili Lecture theatre at 1pm. It coincides with the publication of the “Selected Writings of Han Yong-un” by Global Oriental, stalwarts of Korean … [Read More]
Dec 07 BAKS conference report #2: Anders Karlsson
Dr Anders Karlsson – Lecturer in Korean, SOAS Royal benevolence and disaster relief in Choson Korea No abstract is available Notes (the usual caveats about my amateur efforts apply) AK started with a brief account of the severe floods in Pyongan province in 1859. The records indicate that the central government sent an “admonishing magistrate” … [Read More]