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September 16-October 15, 2007

1.18th Sogang-Korea Foundation Korean Studies Forum
September 19, 2007
Co-hosted with the Institute of International Area Studies, Sogang University, the 18th session was held to promote exchange and facilitate networking among Korean studies scholars and students. Dr. Heo Yoon, Professor at the Graduate School of International Studies, Sogang University, presented a paper titled, ‘The Economic Rationale and Empirical Evidence of Trade Adjustment Assistance Program in Korea,’ in Korean.

2.73rd Yonsei-Korea Foundation Korean Studies Forum
October 2, 2007
Co-hosted with the Institute of Modern Korean Studies, Yonsei University, the 73rd session was held to promote exchange and facilitate networking among Korean studies scholars and students. Dr. Young-lob Chung, Professor at the Department of Economics, Eastern Michigan University in the United States, presented a paper titled, ‘Korea under Siege, 1876-1945: Capital Formation and Economic Transformation,’ in English.

3.2007 Korea-Japan Secondary School Educators’ Exchange
October 3-16, 2007
A total of 23 Korean secondary school teachers of history and social studies, selected by the Ministry of Education and local Offices of Education, visited Kyoto, Nara, and Hiroshima, Japan, during a 14-day stay, at the invitation of the Japan Foundation. The teachers attended lectures on Japan’s culture, history, and education; personally experienced Japanese culture; toured historic and cultural sites; and visited local schools to meet with Japanese teachers and students.

4.Korean Speech Contest in Hong Kong
October 6, 2007
Chinese University of Hong Kong organized a speech contest in which Korean language students and learners participated.

5.‘Korea Week’ at Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
October 9-12, 2007
Jawaharlal Nehru University hosted a “Korea Week” to introduce Korean culture through a variety of events, including a performance of “The Old Man with a Lump,” various exhibitions, and a Korean food festival.

6.Korean Speech Contest in Malaysia
October 26, 2007
With support from the Foundation, the Korean Embassy in Malaysia and the University of Malaya organized a speech contest for Korean language learners, primarily university students.

7.Sixth Korea-Germany Forum
October 18-20, 2007
The Foundation extended support for the organization of the sixth Korea-Germany Forum. Co-hosted by the Korean-German Association (Chairperson: Choe Chung-Ho) and the Germany-Korea Forum Committee (Chairperson: Hartmut Koschyk), the forum was held in Munich, Germany. A total of 40 participants from both sides, representing the fields of diplomacy, security, economy, trade, and journalism, discussed such major issues as security on the Korean Peninsula, European integration, and prospects for a Korea-EU FTA.

8.Invitation of Next-Generation Leaders of Russia
October 18-24, 2007
The Foundation hosted the visit of 10 young leaders involved with Russia’s governmental, political, parliamentary, and cultural sectors. During their stay in Korea, the Russian guests visited relevant organizations and people, and toured various cultural, historic, and industrial sites to enhance their understanding about Korea and develop personal networks with their Korean counterparts to promote more cooperative relations.

9.Seventh Korea-India Forum
October 22-24, 2007
The Foundation provided assistance to the Seoul Forum for International Affairs for its organization of the seventh Korea-India Forum. With the attendance of 26 representatives from both countries, this year’s forum discussed various matters of mutual concern, ranging from political issues to Korea-India economic cooperation, and international affairs.

10.Invitation Program
October 2007
Guests who visited Korea under the Foundation’s Invitation Program in October included Dr. Monika Auweter-Kurtz, President, University of Hamburg, Germany (October 2-9); Mr. Mohamad Nizar Akil, President, University of Aleppo, Syria (October 14-20); Mr. Juan Paredes Castro, Editor-in-Chief, Editorials and Politics, El Comercio, Peru (October 15-19); Dr. Harald Muller, Director, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt, Germany (October 23-30); Mr. Jaime Matilla, President, Hoy Daily News, Ecuador (October 28-November 3); and Ms. Katherine Rich, Member of Parliament, National Party, New Zealand (October 28-November 1).

Foundation Activities Calendar November 2007

Korea-Vietnam Contemporary Art Exhibition: Good Morning Vietnam, Good Morning Korea
October 23-november 3, 2007
To observe the 15th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Vietnam, “Korea-Vietnam Contemporary Art Exhibition: Good Morning Vietnam, Good Morning Korea” will be held at the Gallery Areum of the Korea Foundation Cultural Center. The exhibition features about 50 works by the two countries’ leading artists: 11 from Vietnam and eight from Korea.
* Venue: Gallery Areum, Korea Foundation Cultural Center * Organizers: Korean Cultural Service in Vietnam and Korea Foundation
* Contact: KF Cultural Center

Third Korean Speech Contest in Singapore
November 3, 2007
The third Korean speech contest will be held in Singapore that will include the participation of Korean language learners - local residents as well as foreigners residing in Singapore.
* Organizer: Korean Embassy in Singapore
* Contact: Korean Language Department
Yonsei-KF Korean Studies Forum
(75th-76th)
november 8-20, 2007
* Venue: New Millennium Hall, Yonsei University

Sogang-KF Korean Studies Forum(20th -21st)
November 7-21, 2007
The regular forum sessions will be held to promote exchange and facilitate networking among Korean studies scholars and students.
* Venue: Kim Dae-gon Hall, Sogang University
* Contact: Fellowship Program Department
‘Juan Soriano on Paper, Tapestry,

Bronze and Silver’ Exhibition
November 7-28, 2007
The exhibition, ‘Juan Soriano on Paper, Tapestry, Bronze and Silver’ is being held at the Galleries Areum and Nuri of the Korea Foundation Cultural Center. Organized by the Embassy of Mexico in Korea, the exhibition displays 57 artworks of the famous Mexican artist and sculptor, Juan Soriano, who was also known as El Mozart de la Pintura, or ‘The Mozart of painting’). Visitors will be able to enjoy various forms of artworks, including 27 paintings, five tapestries, and 25 mid-sized sculptures in bronze and silver.
* Venue: Galleries Nuri and Areum,
Korea Foundation Cultural Center
* Organizer: Mexican Embassy in Korea
* Contact: KF Cultural Center

2007 Korean Culture Program in Vietnam: Lecture and Seminar on Korean Cinema
November 8-10, 2007
A special lecture on Korea’s film industry will be presented to Vietnamese students majoring in film and cinema professionals. In cooperation with the city of Busan, which maintains a sister-city relationship with Ho Chi Minh City, a seminar will be also be undertaken to promote exchange and cooperation between the film sectors of the two countries.
Lecture * Venue: Ho Chi Minh City College of
Theater and Cinema *Organizer: Korea Foundation
Seminar * Venue: Diamond Cinema, Ho Chi Minh City
* Organizers: Korea Foundation and Busan Film Commission
* Supporters: Ho Chi Minh City and Busan City
* Contact: Culture and Arts Department

‘Move on Asia 2007’
november 9-december 7, 2007
A video art festival, “Move on Asia 2007,” will feature works of video artists from several Asian countries, including Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, India, and Korea.
* Organizer: Asia Art Forum
* Contact: Culture and Arts Department

‘Korea Day’ at Ankara University,Turkey
November 13-15, 2007
To celebrate “Korea Day,” Ankara University’s Korean Language and Literature Department students will present a fashion show of the traditional Korean costume, hanbok, popular Korean music performance, taekwondo demonstration and instruction, and hands-on experiences related to Korean culture.
* Contact: Korean Language Department

12th Korea-China Forum for the Future
November 23-26, 2007
The Foundation will be hosting the 12th Korea-China Forum for the Future, a comprehensive bilateral dialogue channel, on Jeju Island. With the attendance of about 30 representatives from Korea and China, the forum will discuss major pending issues of the two countries.
* Contact: Intellectual Exchange Department

Kyushu University Korea-related Symposium for Fukuoka Residents
November 24, 2007
Under a theme of “Calligraphy Told by the Koreans and the Japanese,” calligraphy specialists from the two countries will engage in discussion and provide a demonstration for the residents of Fukuoka Prefecture. Calligraphy works d by Korean and Japanese students will also be exhibited.
* Venue: ACROS, Fukuoka
* Organizers: Kyushu University Research Center for Korean Studies, International Exchange Center of Fukuoka Prefecture, and Kyushu National Museum
* Contact: Korean Studies Department

Second Korean Speech Contest in Egypt
November 25, 2007
The Korean Embassy in Egypt and Ain Shams University will co-organize the second Korean speech contest for Korean language learners in Egypt.
* Contact: Korean Language Department

Third Korean Speech Contest in Bulgaria
November 30, 2007
The Korean Embassy in Bulgaria and Sofia University will co-host the third Korean speech contest.
* Contact: Korean Language Department
Invitation Program
november guests
°§Honorary Consul General of Korea in Armenia
°§President, Itar-Tass News Agency, Russia
°§President, Czech Technical Institute in Prague
* Contact: Intellectual Exchange Department

Information
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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