Guest Lecture Hosted by the European Regional Studies Program at Seoul National University

This lecture will explore key themes from Chapter 21 of Karl Polanyi’s The Great Transformation, discussing freedom in complex societies, fascism, and the meaning of transformation in today’s transitional crises.

We invite all interested students—not just those majoring in European Regional Studies—to participate in this thought-provoking event.

• Title: Freedom in Complex Society: On Fascism and the Meaning of Transformation

• Date & Time: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

• Location: Room 321, Building 61, Seoul National University

• Speaker: Dr. Seonghee Park (Director, Karl Polanyi Institute for Social and Economic Studies)

• Registration Link (Pre-registration required): https://forms.gle/vgCg3mkx3VjqJvVc9

This lecture will focus on The Great Transformation, Chapter 21, with materials provided to participants in advance for deeper engagement.

The session will be conducted in Korean, and pre-registered attendees will receive lecture materials and refreshments.

Contact: hyolimkim@snu.ac.kr