cultural and academic events
Social EVENTS
MSU Korean faculty social
CKS will regularly support MSU Korean faculty and staff social mixers throughout the year.
CULTURAL EVENTS
Korean Night
To generate synergy to further the Korean Program at MSU and its future development, the Council on Korean Studies at MSU has been hosting Korean Nights. Funds raised at the event will go toward further building the Korean program at MSU and supporting efforts to establish a Korean major at MSU in the future. We look forward to your contributions to our fundraising efforts.
The Korean Nights were held with the generous support of the Asian Studies Center and Department of Linguistics, Languages and Cultures. This event featured Korean food, cultural performances, and a silent auction.
The first Korean Night on Wednesday, December 3, 2014
The second Korean Night on March 25, 2017
We look forward to hosting it again in 2024.
International conferences
September 13, 2014
"Rediscovery of Korea: Justice & Humanity", in celebration of the Global Korea Award's Platinum Anniversary, Michigan State University.
October 2, 2004
Council on Korean Studies supported the Preparation Meeting for the Establishment of the Global Association for Koreans Abroad.
April 10, 2004
"International Symposium on Education Reform in Korea", Michigan State University.
October 11, 2003
“Next Stage for Korean Development: Longer Vision and Action in a Global Cultural Era”, Michigan State University.
September 19~20, 2000
"Transforming Koran Business and Management Culture", Michigan State University.
September 1999
"Nutritional Problems of North Korea: Current Status and Possible Solutions", School of Public Policy and Management, Korea Development Institute, Korea.
August 1999
"The Global Transformation Toward a Sustainable Civil Society", Korea; cohosted with Consortium on Development Studies.
December 1998
"Building A Global Education Community for the 21st Century", School of Public Policy and Management, Korea Development Institute, Korea.
August 12, 1995
An International Symposium on Transformation toward a Civil Society, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Korean Independence Day, Michigan State University; cohosted with The Department of Political Science, Asian Studies Center, and International Studies and Programs. The Global Korea Award was initiated to recognize those who worked quietly for the promotion of Korea and Korean community in the world. The recipients of the award included Edward Baker, Eliot Kang, Hui-young Moon, Jong-Whee Lee, Edward Jang, and Kwang Dong Cho.
August 13, 1994
"Social Movements and Professional Knowledge", Michigan State University; cohosted with International Studies and Programs. The invited discussants included Ki Pyo Chang, Kwang Dong Cho, Byung Ho Chung, Kwang Yul Chun, Hyung Yon Cho, Byeonggil Ahn, Jong Sung Yoo, Ki Bum Lee, Dong-Ok Lee and Hyunduk Yoon.
June 9, 1994
A Symposium on Pacific Rim Affairs, Michigan State University; cohosted by International Studies and Programs.
April 17, 1994
An International Conference on People and Literature in Korea, Michigan State University; cohosted with International Studies and Program.
February 19, 1994
"Environmental Movement, Social Responsibility and National Transformation", Michigan State University.
July 7~11, 1993
"Transformation in the Korean Peninsula Toward the 21st Century: Peace, Unity and Progress", Michigan State University. More than 600 people attended the conference. Keynote speakers included Jong Yang Kim, Jin-Hyun Kim, Chong Ha Yoo, An-Jae Kim, Kenneth E. Corey, Un Ko and Sang Hyun Kim.
January 30~31, 1992
"Korea-Its Political and Economic Future", Michigan State University. Professionals from the U.S., South Korea, and North Korea made presentations. The Honorable Chang-Hee Roe, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the U.N. delivered a Keynote address.
October 10~11, 1991
"Dynamic Transformation of Societies", Seoul National University, Korea; cohosted with Seoul National University, Korea Planners Association, Asian Studies Center, and Consortium on Development Studies.
Workshops and Seminars
February 6, 2020
The Art of Protest: Democratization and Identity Formation in South Korea, Dr. Youngju Ryu, Associate Professor of Korean Literature, University of Michigan
January 21, 2020
A Mixture of Old and New Korean Music, Performed by Seoul National University New Music Ensemble.
February 22, 2019
Korean Independence Movement Day - 100th Anniversary Concert, Co-hosted with New Hope Baptist Church.
January 17, 2019
Forward Into Memory: An Untold Story of Korean Peace History in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presented by Dr. Hope Elizabeth May, Professor of Philosophy, Central Michigan University.
February 9, 2018
North Korea As Artistic Inspiration, Presented by Dr. Suk-Young Kim, Professor of Theatre Department, University of California.
April 7, 2017
Film Presentation: "The Bacchus Lady," Made by Mr. E J-Yong, Film Director.
April 6 2017
"The US Policy Toward Korea, China, and Japan: Challenges and Prospects," Presented by Dr. Jin Park, Chairman of Korean-American Association; Former Congressman.
October 27, 2015
Film Presentation: "People Are the Sky: A Journey to North Korea," Made by Dr. Kim-Gibson, Writer and Film Maker.
October 5, 2013
Film Presentation: "A Forgotten People: The Sakhalin Koreans", Made by Dr. Kim-Gibson, Writer and Film Maker.
October 4, 2013
"Korean Community’s Present and Future -Role of Young Students", Presented by The Honorable Boo Kyum Kim, Former Supreme Council Member, Democratic Party of Korea.
October 7, 2011
"Trauma in Contemporary Korean Fiction", Presented by Dr. Bruce Fulton, The Inaugural Holder of the Young-Bin Min Chair, University of British Columbia and Ms. Ju-Chan Fulton, The Author and Translator.
October 4, 2011
"Korean Armistice to Peace Treaty", Presented by Mr. Changsoo Kim, Korea National Strategy Institute.
June 18, 2010
"Rediscovering Korean Tranditional Mud Houses", Presented by Dr. Je Soon Ko; Co-hosted with Asian Studies Center and the Visiting International Professional Program.
April 9, 2010
"Life Inside the Hermit Kingdom: North Korea Ideology, Worldview and Mindset", Mr. Hyun-Sik Kim, the research professor at George Mason University.