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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.

Event Details

• Date & Time: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Venue: Conference Room (B107), Munhyeongwan Building

1. Mi-Ryong Shim (Professor, University of Georgia)

Presentation Language: English

Translation and Border-Crossing: Reconsidering Korea’s Late Colonial Period Through the Lens of (Im)Mobility

번역과 경계 넘기: 문화적 (비)이동성을 통한 식민지 말기 재검토  

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. 

2. Maya Stiller (Professor, University of Kansas)

Presentation Language: Korean

Envisioning Kwanŭm: Cave-Scene Imagery and Devotional Practices in Korean 'Zen Art’

관음보살을 상상하기: 한국 '선미술'의 동굴 풍경 이미지와 경건한 수행

 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.

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).