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November-December 2006

[2006. 11]
Indian Cinema: Over 50 Glorious Years | Oct. 28-Nov. 4
Nine representative Indian films from the past five decades, since the 1950s, will be presented.
Organizer : Embassy of India in Seoul
Venue : Cinema Room, KF Cultural Center Contact : KF Cultural Center

Visit of Next-Generation Leaders | Oct. 29-Nov. 5
Next-generation leaders from Western Europe will visit Korea to attend lectures and meet with relevant organizations and key figures to discuss ways of promoting closer cooperation between Korea and Western Europe.
Venue : Seoul, Gyeongju, and Changwon
Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

2006 Korea Conference "Korea: Challenges in the 21st Century" | Nov. 1-2
International conference to discuss Korea's challenges in the 21st century, with the attendance of experts on the Korean peninsula.
Venue : Georgia Institute of Technology, U.S.
Contact : Korean Studies Department

European Concert Tour of Jo Sumi | Nov. 1-Dec. 14
Korea's world-renowned soprano Jo Sumi will perform a series of concerts, featuring opera arias and Korean works, in Germany, France, and the U.K.
Venue : Berlin, Paris, and London Contact : Culture and Arts Department

International Festival of Photography in Slovakia | Nov. 2-30
Display of contemporary Korean photography at the 16th International Festival of Photography in Slovakia.
Organizer : Contemporary Fine Arts Project AG
Venue : Bratislava, Slovakia Contact : Culture and Arts Department

International Conference to Mark the 25th U.N. International Day of Peace | Nov. 2-5
International conference, on the theme of international terrorism and civic organizations, in commemoration of the 25th U.N. International Day of Peace.
Venue : President Hotel and Lotte Hotel, Seoul
Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

Performance of Traditional Korean Music at ICMC | Nov. 6-11
Concerts featuring traditional Korean music as part of the opening ceremony of the 2006 International Computer Music Conference (ICMC).
Organizer : Tulane University, U.S.
Venue : Tulane University Contact : Culture and Arts Department

Tunisian Cinema: Women of Tunisia in Film | Nov. 6-11
Three feminist-theme films by leading Tunisian directors, including Moufida Tlatli, Tunisia's representative woman director, to be introduced.
Organizer : Embassy of Tunisia in Seoul
Venue : Cinema Room, KF Cultural Center Contact : KF Cultural Center

Children's Play: Nordic Design Exhibition | Nov. 6-30
Exhibition to introduce the designs of Nordic countries, characterized by both practicality and visual beauty, and to provide an environment to encourage the creative imagination of children and youth.
Organizer : Sonoann Organization Contact : KF Cultural Center
Venue : Areum and Nuri Galleries, KF Cultural Center

Monthly Forum for International Exchange of Performing Arts | Nov. 9/Dec. 7
The Forum is designed to provide information and advice for entering overseas performing arts markets for Korea's performing arts sector. Guest speakers include officials from foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations in charge of relevant support programs, and local groups with experience in overseas performances.
Organizer : Korea Arts Management Service
Venue : Seminar Room, KF Cultural Center Contact : KF Cultural Center

Korea-ASEAN Cooperation Forum | Nov. 10-12
Gathering of leaders from Korea and ASEAN to discuss current issues and formulate policy alternatives.
Venue : Jakarta, Indonesia Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

Mokhwa Repertory Company Performance in the U.K. | Nov. 19-Dec. 9
Mokhwa Repertory Company will stage its theatrical performance of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Oh Tae-suk, at the Barbican International Theatre Events (BITE).
Organizer : Barbican Centre
Venue : London, U.K. Contact : Culture and Arts Department

"Korea Week" at University of Delhi | Nov. 20-24
Introduction of Korea and Korean culture at the University of Delhi, in conjunction with its Korean Studies program.
Organizer : Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi
Contact : Korean Language Department

Symposium on Women's Issues in Korean Society: Religious Approach - With a Focus on Comfort Women | Nov. 21-24
Symposium that seeks to reflect on the hardship and suffering of "comfort women," sfrom a philosophical and religious perspective, rather than a political viewpoint.
Venue : University of Ottawa, Canada
Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

"Special Exhibition of Korean Art at Museum of Asian Art, Greece | Nov. 21, 2006-Feb. 28, 2007
About 20 Korean paintings, from the 18th and 19th centuries, to be displayed at the Museum of Asian Art in Greece.
Venue : Museum of Asian Art, Greece Contact : Culture and Arts Department

7th International Symposium on Korean Studies "Korea in Spain, Spain in Korea" | Nov. 22
Forum to discuss closer cooperative relations between Korea and Spain through expanded political, economic, and cultural exchanges.
Venue : Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
Contact : Korean Studies Department

Contemporary Korean Fine Arts Exhibition at Asia House | Nov. 23, 2006-Mar. 3, 2007
Special exhibition of Korea's contemporary fine arts at London's Asia House, as part of the "Think Korea 2006" activities.
Organizer : Asia House, U.K. Contact : Culture and Arts Department

World Exposition and East Asian Culture | Nov. 24
Conference to assess modern achievements of "World Exposition," first held in the U.K. in 1851, from a context of East Asian culture, and discuss the role of East Asia and direction of culture.
Venue : President Hotel and Lotte Hotel, Seoul, Korea
Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

Korea-New Zealand Artists-in Residence Program | Nov. 25, 2006-Jan. 6, 2007
In-residence exchange program for artists from Korea and New Zealand, who spend time in each other's country.
Venue : Korea and New Zealand Contact : Culture and Arts Department

Introduction of Korean Culture to USFK | To be determined (Nov.-Dec.)
Regular program to provide U.S. military personnel stationed in Korea with an opportunity to experience Korea's traditional culture and cuisine.
Venue : Gyeongbok Palace, various museums, Chongdong Theater, and Korea House, Seoul, Korea
Contact : Culture and Arts Department

Invitation Program (November 2006)
Under the Invitation Program, distinguished foreigners are invited to visit Korea, as a guest of the Foundation, to meet with their Korean counterparts and relevant organizations, and visit sites of cultural/historic and commercial significance. Program guests who will be visiting in November include: Director General, International Carthage Festival, Tunisia (Nov. 2-Dec. 3), Botswana National Television Director (Nov. 5-11), Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Auckland, New Zealand (Nov. 16-23), and President, University of Panama (Nov. 19-26).
Venue : Seoul and other cities, Korea
Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

[2006. 12]
International Conference "Governmental Innovation in Korea - Historical Perspectives" | Dec. 1
Korea's governmental innovation to be discussed from a historical perspective.
Venue : UCLA, U.S.
Contact : Korean Studies Department

Photo Exhibition: "Finding Hope for 60 Years" (UNICEF) | Dec. 4-16
To mark the 60th anniversary of UNICEF, this exhibition will reflect on the notable achievements of the organization, in Korea and worldwide, over the past 60 years, and present its current activities.
Organizer : Korean Committee for UNICEF
Venue : Areum and Nuri Galleries, KF Cultural Center
Contact : KF Cultural Center

Korea-India Forum | Dec. 10-14
Regular bilateral Forum for representatives from Korea and India to discuss matters related to pending issues, policy alternatives, and cooperative efforts.
Venue : New Delhi, India
Contact : Intellectual Exchange Department

Israeli Cinema Week | Dec. 11-16
Six Israeli films to be screened.
Organizer : Embassy of Israel in Seoul
Venue : Cinema Room, KF Cultural Center
Contact : KF Cultural Center

Concert to Celebrate Korea Foundation's 15th Anniversary | Dec. 12
Concert performance of MIK Ensemble, comprised of young Korean musicians, to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Korea Foundation.
Venue : Hoam Art Hall, Seoul, Korea
Contact : KF Cultural Center

Lecture Tour of Middle East Countries | Dec. 12-19
Lectures on Korea's economic development, IT industry promotion policy, and related issues to be presented in four countries of the Middle East.
Venue : Syria, Qatar, Jordan, and Yemen
Contact : Korean Studies Department

KF Fellow Year-End Get-Together | (late December)
Organizer : Korea Foundation
Contact : Korean Language Department

Korean Language Classes | Year-round
Free Korean-language lessons for foreigners residing in Korea. Each class meets once a week from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monday: Beginners 1A, 2A, and 3;
Wednesday: Intermediate 1 and 2, and Advanced;
Friday: Hangeul and Beginners 1B and 2B)
Contact : KF Cultural Center

Regular Film Screenings | Year-round
Regular screening of Korean and foreign films three times a week.
Free admission.
Venue : Cinema Room, KF Cultural Center
Time : 7:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday/3:00 p.m. Saturday
Contact : KF Cultural Center



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Intellectual Exchange Department (82-2) 3463-5613 intellectual@kf.or.kr
Culture and Arts Department (82-2) 3463-5615 cultural@kf.or.kr
Korean Studies Department (82-2) 3463-5612 studies@kf.or.kr
Korean Language Department (82-2) 3463-5784 language@kf.or.kr
Fellowship Program Department (82-2) 3463-5614 fellow@kf.or.kr
KF Cultural Center (82-2) 3789-5600 kfcenter@kf.or.kr

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