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Gwanak Group Lecture Series: The Life of a North Korean Defector Preparing for Leadership in a Unified Korea, Understanding North Korean Society and Resettlement of North Korean Defectors

Nov 07, 2024

Hello,

The Gwanak Student Residence and the Liberal Education Center are pleased to present a special lecture series on North Korean human rights and reunification, as part of the Gwanak Group Lecture Series. This event is open to anyone interested in the topic, including not only SNU students but also faculty and staff.

Lecture Topics:

  • Topic 1: "The Life of a North Korean Defector Preparing for Leadership in a Unified Korea"
  • Topic 2: "Understanding North Korean Society and Resettlement of North Korean Defectors, Part 1"

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Location: Gaon Hall, Basement 2, Building 900, Gwanak Student Residence
  • Speakers:
    • Seongju Kim (Youth Chairman, Korean Peninsula Peace and Reunification Foundation; defected by boat from North Korea in 2003)
    • Hyuncheol Yeo (Director, Reunification Education Project, Kookmin University)

All interested individuals are warmly welcomed.