Notice of Upcoming Event by the East Asian Culture Research Institute

We are pleased to announce the upcoming event hosted by the East Asian Culture Research Institute. On Friday, March 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM, the 4th Book Talk: "Colonial Joseon and the 'Overcoming of Modernity'" will take place. We look forward to the interest and participation of all members.

4th Book Talk by the East Asian Culture Research Institute "Colonial Joseon and the 'Overcoming of Modernity'"

How did intellectuals of the transitional era confront and attempt to overcome "modernity"?

This event revisits the discussions on "Overcoming Modernity" in wartime Japan, focusing on its relationship with contemporary colonial Korea, and seeks to derive a broader historical consciousness beyond national histories. It raises questions about the dual framework of resistance and collaboration and reconsiders the structures of imperialism.

Date & Time: Friday, March 14, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Venue: Seoul National University, College of Humanities, Building 7, Room 308

Author: Professor Min Dong-yeob (Tsuru University)

Discussants:  Professor Ryu Choong-hee (Fukuoka University)

                               Professor Sim Hee-chan (Yonsei University, Institute for Modern Korean Studies)

Professor Lee Jung-seon (Chosun University, Department of History)

 Seong-hoon Jeong (Graduate Student, Seoul National University, Department of Korean Language and Literature)

Satoko Yamashita (Undergraduate Student, Seoul National University, Department of History)

Moderator: Professor Hong Jong-wook (Seoul National University, Institute of Humanities)