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The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) is pleased to announce the application guidelines for 2023 Korean Studies Grant Program. This program provides variety of funding opportunities for researchers affiliated with educational or research institutions outside of Korea, to enhance the quality of Korean studies and globalize Korean studies. Anyone who are interested in this program and meets the eligibility is welcome.

1. Programs : Academic Research, Conference and Workshop, Scholarly Publication, Educational and Cultural Program,
                       Translation of Overseas Korean Studies Monograph
2. Required Documents : Signed Application Form, Project Director's CV
3. Application Period : August 17, 2022 - September 29, 2022 (Korea Standard Time)
4. Application Method : Online submission at the Academy of Korean Studies' website
5. Result Notification : The result of your application will be notified on our website and also by email in December 2022.
6. Contacts : Division for the Promotion of Korean Studies Abroad (grant@aks.ac.kr)

     

The 92nd Societas Koreana Lecture was held at the Press Center on August 8, 2022. The lecture was given by Professor Kim Gu-yong of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania on "BTS's Pandemic Hits and Their Discontents."

Professor Kim used hit songs of BTS released in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to look into the messages contained in the music videos in the political and economic contexts. It allowed the participants to understand the impact of BTS on Western culture and the era of neoliberalism.

Participants, including ambassadors and diplomats stationed in Korea, shared various opinions through a question-and-answer session. The lecture will be posted on the Societas Koreana YouTube channel.