Greetings,

The Hallyu Research Team of the SNU Institute for Korean Studies is pleased to host a special lecture.

In Squid Game 2 on Netflix, director Hwang Dong-hyuk draws a parallel between the pro- and anti-Yoon Suk-yeol protests and an “O/X vote,” raising questions about the democratic system of majority rule. This lecture will explore the Squid Game series in relation to political consciousness in the aftermath of martial law.

Title: Between Game and Martial Law: The Political Turn of the Squid Game Series
Speaker: Prof. Seunghoon Jung (California State University, Long Beach / Cinematic Arts)
Date & Time: Friday, April 18, 2025, 2:00–4:00 PM
Venue: Room 304, Asia Center, Seoul National University

We welcome the participation of all those interested.

Inquiries: Hyejin Cho (choga@snu.ac.kr)