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The Center for International Affairs at the Academy of Korean Studies is pleased to announce the upcoming 191st AKS Colloquium on Korean Studies (2nd Session of 2025) as follows.
The "AKS Colloquium on Korean Studies" is part of the AKS Fellowship Program, providing a platform for international researchers conducting Korean studies in Korea to present their research findings and engage in academic exchange. This session will feature presentations by the 2025 AKS Fellowship recipients, sharing the results of their ongoing research. We cordially invite your interest and participation.
1. Date & Time: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2. Venue: Conference Room (B107), Munhyeongwan Building
3. Presentations
| Presenter |
Mi-Ryong Shim |
| Position/Affiliation |
Professor, University of Georgia |
| Presentation Language |
English |
| Presentation Topic |
Translation and Border-Crossing: Reconsidering Korea’s Late Colonial Period Through the Lens of (Im)Mobility |
| Abstract |
In this presentation, Prof. Shim discusses how the concepts of mobility/immobility can be used to provide a new understanding of the dynamics of Korea’s late colonial period beyond the usual postcolonial emphasis on hybridity. In particular, she examines the issue of literary translation to show how consideration of linguistic mobility/immobility can shed new light on heretofore neglected literary works from the early 1940s. |
| Presenter |
Maya Stiller |
| Position/Affiliation |
Professor, University of Kansas |
| Presentation Language |
Korean |
| Presentation Topic |
Envisioning Kwanŭm: Cave-Scene Imagery and Devotional Practices in Korean 'Zen Art’ |
| Abstract |
This presentation examines the connection between Korean Buddhist rituals and the portrayal of the White-Robed Avalokiteśvara (Kwanŭm), a figure often associated with "Zen art" in the West. Focusing on the visual representation of Kwanŭm in Korean Buddhist temple murals, the presentation explores its role in personal devotion, ritual purification, and repentance, particularly within the practice of dharani chanting. |
4. Inquiries: Division of International Support for Korean Studies
(Tel. +82-31-739-9712, Email: fellowship@aks.ac.kr)
※ A Q&A session will follow each presentation.
※ Lunch will be provided at a nearby restaurant after the colloquium.
※ If you wish to attend, please contact us in advance via email (fellowship@aks.ac.kr).
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