This is the Academic Education Department of the Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies. We are pleased to announce the upcoming 6th Author Colloquium, and we kindly ask for your interest and participation.
- Date & Time: Thursday, October 31, 2024, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Venue: Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies (Building 103), Main Conference Room (Room 444)
- Topic: Impressions of Kang, Wi
《Biography of Chugeum Kang Wi: A Misfortunate Poet Hustling Behind the Scenes of International Politics》 (Somyeong Publishing, 2024) - Presenter: Kim Jin-kyun (Sungkyunkwan University)
- Discussant: Park Soo-mil (Hanyang University)
In this colloquium, we will explore the book 《Biography of Chugeum Kang Wi: A Misfortunate Poet Hustling Behind the Scenes of International Politics》 (Somyeong Publishing, 2024), which examines the life of Kang Wi, a notable figure of the late Joseon Dynasty and a member of the Enlightenment Party. Kang's life was one of seeing the established order, including his own origins, institutional customs, and the ruling ideology of the time, in a fresh light, while imagining a new order. Even when he was branded a heretic and suppressed by the world, he chose to walk a path that ultimately fueled the rise of heresy and radicalism. We invite you to join us on this journey of deeply exploring Kang ’s life and the world he experienced.