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10/10/2026

Please join us for a talk by our new Assistant Professor in Korean Popular Culture Dr Sangkeun Yoo on 14 Oct (Wed) starting at 4.15pm. More details in the link below.

Title: "Rethinking World Science Fiction through Korea: Gender, History, and Religion."

Rethinking World Science Fiction through Korea: Gender, History, and Religion Dr. Sang-Keun Yoo lecture, Ra Jong-Yil Forum of Korean Studies Wednesday 14 October 2026 4:15pm to 6:00pm Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Faculty Building, room 8&9 About Why does Korean science fiction matter to the hist...

07/10/2026

Dear all,

Please join us for an exciting event with acclaimed filmmaker Lee Ji-won (이지원), director of 미쓰백 Miss Baek (2018), 비광 Portrait of a Family (2026) and the recent 클라이맥스 Climax (2026). The event will explore women, power and intimacy on screen and beyond, while also discussing Director Lee’s work, creative practice, and experiences in the Korean screen industries.

Time: 19 Oct (Mon): 2pm-6pm (includes film screening of Miss Baek and conversation with the director)
Place: Lady Mitchell Hall, Sidgwick Site, University of Cambridge.

Please book your tickets here:

Dive into the creative world with Director Lee Ji-won as we unpack what really happens beyond the climax.

07/09/2026

Event Notice

Please join us for a talk by Dr Hong-June You (유홍준), Director of the National Museum of Korea, on 29 September (Tue) from 5pm at the University of Cambridge. The talk is entitled "Ancient Korean Culture and Architecture" and will be delivered in English. Please click the link below for further details and to sign up. The event is free and open to the public.

Ancient Korean Culture and Architecture by Dr Hong-June You – Little Hall, University of Cambridge, Tue 29 Sep 2026 - We are excited to welcome Dr Hong-June You (유홍준), Director of the National Museum of Korea, at the University of Cambridge. His lecture, delivered in English, explores the di...

17/06/2026

Event notice

Please join us for a talk by former South Korean foreign minister Dr Park Jin on Mon, 22 June from 4pm at Darwin College. More information in the link below. Please reserve your spot in advance.

Science Diplomacy: How Will It Upgrade The Korea-Britain Global Strategic Partnership

01/05/2026

Event: "Life in North Korea Seen from the Heart of the Regime—and the Journey to Freedom."

Please join us for this year's Ra Jong-Yil Distinguished Lecture in Korean Studies on 21 May (Thu) at 5pm. Mr Tae Yong-Ho, the highest ranking North Korean diplomat to have defected to South Korea, will share his experience and insights.

When: 21 May (Thu) 5pm
Where: Buckingham House Conference Centre, Murray Edwards College, Cambridge UK

Please sign up here:

Life in North Korea Seen from the Heart of the Regime and the Journey to Freedom (University of Cambridge) – Buckingham House Conference Centre, Thu 21 May 2026 - The Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge is delighted to announce this year's Ra Jong-Yil Distin...

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