KF뉴스레터-Events Calendar for October

10/5-10/6
The 7th Latin American Encounter of Korean Studies
An annual gathering of over 200 Korean Studies scholars and related individuals from Latin America serves as a venue for in-depth discussion of Korean culture, history, and economy, along with relations between Korea and Latin America and other matters.
- Metropolitan Autonomous University, Mexico City, Mexico
- Korean Studies Department
  02-2046-8520 / kmbang@kf.or.kr

10/7-10/11
2015 Seoul International Book Fair
KF will participate in the 2015 Seoul International Book Fair with a display of the Foundation’s video and published content, such as the quarterly Koreana, together with an overview of the Foundation’s efforts to broaden international awareness of Korea and to bolster research efforts by supporting and distributing Korea-related publications and media content.
- COEX, Hall D
- Digital Programs and Media Department
  sylee@kf.or.kr

10/14-12/6
Korean Art Exhibition in Belarus
As a follow-up project to the 2014 Eurasian Curators Workshop, the KF is offering a large-scale exhibition being hosted by the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus, which will feature Korean folk art, paintings, and ceramics that provide a glimpse into everyday Korean life from the 18th to 20th centuries
- National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus
- Culture and Arts Department
  02-2151-6534 / hyojin@kf.or.kr

10/15
KF-Chatham House Next-Generation
Policy Forum
KF and Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, will team up to host a round-table discussion for next-generation policy experts from around Europe who are interested in East Asian affairs. Attendees will discuss key issues concerning policy research on the Korean Peninsula and strengthen networks with Korean experts. (A program for next-generation policy experts from Europe will be held in Korea this upcoming December.)
- London, UK
- Global Networking Team
  02-2046-8541 / khjang@kf.or.kr

10/15-10/20
Concert in Australia and New Zealand
As a part of this year’s Korea Festival in MIKTA program, a Korean traditional music group and B-boy team will present joint performances in Perth, Australia, and Wellington, New Zealand.
- Octagon Theater, University of Western
  Australia, Perth, Australia;
  St. James Theater, Wellington,
  New Zealand
- Culture and Arts Department
  02-2151-6521 / cecilia@kf.or.kr

10/26-10/29
16th Conference on Korean Studies in China
China’s largest conference for Korean Studies scholars and specialists, who gather together to present their research findings and discuss effective ways to reinforce Korea-related scholarship in China.
- Fudan University, China
- Korean Studies Department
  khlim@kf.or.kr / 02-2046-8556

10/18-10/20
5th Korea-Japan Journalist Dialogue
A dialogue co-hosted by the KF and the Japan Institute of International Affairs, the gathering is meant to help Korean and Japanese journalists enhance the ivity of their coverage of Korea-Japan relations and discuss key issues concerning their nations, as well as establishing networks while discussing Korea-Japan relations from a journalistic perspective.
- Tokyo, Japan
- Global Networking Department
  02-2046-8643 / ljm@kf.or.kr

10/25-10/31
KF Invitation Program for Distinguished Guests in Economic Affairs
As part of the KF Invitation Program, 15 seniorlevel officials from financial and business sectors around the world will visit Korea to share their views on economic development and to further expand the networks of their professional associates.
- Personnel Exchange Department
  02-2046-8551 / mhpark@kf.or.kr

10/25-11/1
Korean Youth Delegation Visit China
As part of the Korea-China Youth Exchange Program, a delegation of 120 Korean youth will be visiting Beijing, Shandong province, Shanxi province, and other regions of China to acquire a better understanding of Chinese culture and to share Korean Culture with the youth of China.
- Personnel Exchange Department
  02-2046-8546 / tgyoo@kf.or.kr

10/25-2/7 2016
Contemporary Korean Lacquer Art Exhibition in Munster, Germany
A special exhibition that displays the unique beauty and techniques of contemporary works of Korean lacquer ware is being presented in Germany.
- Museum of Lacquer Art, Munster, Germany
- Culture and Arts Department
  02-2151-6521
  cecilia@kf.or.kr

10/26-10/28
10th Korea-Spain Forum:
65 Years of Korea-Spain Relations
High-level figures representing the governments, constitutional assemblies, media, and academia of both Korea and Spain will gather to discuss key issues concerning their nations and international relations in a two-way dialogue.
- Malaga, Spain
- Global Networking Department
  02-2046-8534 / aysong@kf.or.kr

10/27-11/15
Delegation of Korean University Students Visit
A delegation of 30 Korean university students will visit Japan as part of the Korea-Japan Youth Exchange Program.
- Personnel Exchange Department
  02-2046-8546 / tgyoo@kf.or.kr

10/31-3/13 2016
Contemporary Korean Art Exhibition at Seattle Art Museum
This exhibition seeks to introduce US audiences to Korea’s up-and-coming and established artists related to various genres, such as photography, sculpture, and installation art.
- Seattle Art Museum, US
- Culture and Arts Department
  02-2151-6524 / bkwoo@kf.or.kr

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