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New Koreans’ and Democracy’s Future: Defectors, Immigrants and Political Participation Mar 16, 2015(Mon)SNU Center for International Studies is holding a seminar with an invited speaker Katharine H.S. MOON, PhD. From the Brookings Institution. Subject: New Koreans’ and Democracy’s Future: Defectors, Immigrants and Political Participation Speaker: Katharine H.S. MOON, PhD (The inaugural holder of the SK-Korea Foundation Chair in Korea Studies and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center fo...

[Book Talk] The Crisis of Global Modernity by Prasenjit Duara Jan 26, 2015(Mon)Invited Book Talk by Professor Prasenjit Duara, National University of Singapore Subject: The Crisis of Global Modernity - Asian Traditions and a Sustainable Future Speaker: Professor Prasenjit Duara, National University of Singapore Time and Date: Jan. 26 (Mon) 14:00 ~ 15:50, 2015 Venue: SNU Asia Center (Bldg. 101), 2F Youngone Hall Organized by SNU Asia Center (http://snuac.snu.ac.kr) Contact: K...

Innovations Forum: Society Day Nov 15, 2014(Sat)

Suraiya Faroqhi’s Lectures Oct 27, 2014(Mon) - Oct 28, 2014(Tue)Lecture 1: The Ottoman Empire in World History: What the Archives Can Tell Us Venue: Shinyang Humanities Hall (Bldg. #4), Room 309 Date: 4:30 pm. Oct. 27 (Mon), 2014 Language: English Lecture 2: Social Hierarchy, Charity and above All Money: A Historian's Reflections on the Great Circumcision Festival of 1720 Venue: Shinyang Humanities Hall (Bldg. #4), Room 302 Date: 4:30 pm. Oct. 28 (Tue), 2014 L...

[Special Lecture] UN WFP Afghanistan Country Director Mr. Claude Jibidar (Oct.23 GL Room) Oct 23, 2014(Thu)United Nations World Food Programme will invite a special speaker Mr. Claude Jibidar, WFP Afghanistan Country Director on October 23 Thursday at GL Room. He will talk about hunger and poverty in Afghanistan and WFP response. It will be a great opportunity to understand how the UN agency works with local partners and stakeholders in international development field. His lecture will last one hour, f...

2014 Kyujanggak Exhibition : “As if They Were Precious Trees and Young Buds – The Cultivation of Men of Talent in the Joseon Dynasty” Oct 16, 2014(Thu) - Jan 15, 2015(Thu)2014 Kyujanggak Special Exhibition As if They Were Precious Trees and Young Buds – The Cultivation of Men of Talent in the Joseon Dynasty □ Duration: Oct. 16 (Thu.), 2014 ~ Jan. 15 (Thu.), 2015 □ Venue: Exhibition Room (B1), Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies (Bldg. 103), SNU □ Opening Ceremony: Oct. 16 (Thu.) 2:00 pm According to King Jeongjo, who established Kyujanggak, scholars are the dri...

Distinguished Lecture by Mr. Robert Shenton French, Chief Justice of Australia Oct 01, 2014(Wed)Seoul National University is hosting a Distinguished Lecture by Mr. Robert Shenton French, Chief Justice of Australia, on October 1, Wednesday from 15:30 to 16:30. The details are as below: Title: The Rule of Law and the Constitution Lecturer: Robert Shenton French AC, Chief Justice of Australia Date: October 1st Wednesday 2014, 15:30 – 16:30 Venue: Room No. 201, Building 15-1 Language: English Co...

Invited Lecture by Adam Pengilly, IOC Athletes Commission Member Sep 25, 2014(Thu)A two-time Olympian, Mr. Adam Pengilly will discuss the topic of “Corporate Governance and International Federations” based on his experiences in international sport. Topic: Corporate Governance and International Sports Federations: Applying Theory and Assessing Practice” Speaker: Mr. Adam Pengilly - IOC Athletes’ Commission - Coordination Commission of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in 2018 in Py...

SNU is hosting a Distinguished Lecture by Mr. Roberto Azevêdo, Director-General of WTO May 15, 2014(Thu)Seoul National University is hosting a Distinguished Lecture by Mr. Roberto Azevêdo, Director-General of WTO, on May 15, Thursday from 14:00 to 15:00. The details are as below: Title : The Current Status and Role of the WTO: Multilateral Trading System in the Global Economy Lecturer : Roberto Azevêdo, Director-General of the WTO Date : May 15th Thursday 2014, 14:00 – 15:00 Venue : Sochon Conventio...

Distinguished Lecture by Ambassador Seokyoung Choi Apr 08, 2014(Tue)On April 8, Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University will hold the distinguished lecture. Title : Challenges and Opportunities of Post-Bali Trade Negotiations Speaker : CHOI, Seokyoung -Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations Office and Other International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland -Chairman of the WTO Council for...

5th International THz-Bio Workshop 2014 Apr 02, 2014(Wed) - Apr 04, 2014(Fri)5th International THz-Bio Workshop 2014 April 2 (Wed): Mini-Course April 3~4 (Thu~Fri): Workshop The Center for THz-Bio Application Systems will be holding the 5th International THz-Bio Workshop 2014 on"Biomedical Electromagnetics: Interaction and Mechanism." And, the THz-Bio Tutorial will be offered on the first day of the workshop. ■ Subjects : THz Instruments, THz Imaging, THz-Bio Effect, THz-S...

GSIS Annual Symposium 2014: Korea at the Crossroads Mar 31, 2014(Mon)On March 31, Graduate School of International Studies Seoul National University will open “2014 GSIS Annual Symposium.” Title : Korea at the Crossroads Session I (14:30~16:00) Lessons and Challenges of Korea’s Economic Development Moderator : Dean Hwy-Chang Moon Panelists Professor Chong-Sup Kim (Korea and Latin American Economy) Professor Yeongseop Rhee (Financial Market Development) Professor Ta...