Our events and external engagement
We regularly host conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops, and other types of networking events covering diverse Korea-related topics, often featuring esteemed scholars from Korea and around the world.
Between Foreigners and Compatriots: Social Integration of Ethnic Koreans in Korea
Presenter: In-Jin Yoon (Korea University)
Date: 10 May 2024
Location: CLL Seminar Room (207-519), The University of Auckland
This K-Diaspora colloquium seminar, led by Sociology Professor In-Jin Yoon from Korea University, discusses the social integration status of overseas Koreans (ethnic Koreans) residing in Korea and identifies the factors that affect their social integration.
Navigating Identity and Discrimination: A Zainichi Korean's Journey in Japan
Presenter: Dai Kaneda (The Nishinippon Shimbun)
Date: 3 May 2024
Location: Pat Hanan Room (207-501), The University of Auckland
This K-Diaspora colloquium seminar, led by Mr Dai Kaneda from the Nishinippon Shimbun, shared his personal journey as a Zainichi Korean in Japan. His talk covered the migration of his ancestors to Japan, the racial discrimination faced by Zainichi Koreans, the complexities of their social dynamics, and the evolving perceptions of Korea within Japanese society.
Connections: Creating Resonance through a Graphic Novel
Presenter: Patsy Y. Iwasaki (University of Hawai‘i at Hilo)
Date: 19 April 2024
Location: Pat Hanan Room (207-501), The University of Auckland
This K-Diaspora colloquium seminar, led by Associate Professor Patsy Y. Iwasaki from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, featured her graphic novel Hamakua Hero: A True Plantation Story, which brings to life the story of Katsu Goto, a Japanese migrant in Hawai‘i.
Digital Curation of Humanities Data: Embracing Creative Culture and Art in the AI Era
Presenter: Hyeon Kim (The Academy of Korean Studies)
Date: 4 April 2024
Location: Humanities Building 201-Room 311, The University of Auckland
The K-Curricular colloquium seminar by Professor Hyeon Kim from the Academy of Korean Studies, titled “Digital Curation of Humanities Data: Embracing Creative Culture and Art in the AI Era,” explores how the digital curation of humanities data can foster creative culture and art in the AI era.
Diaspora is the Future
Presenter: Joseph Juhn, Esq.
Date: 15 March 2024
Location: Pat Hanan Room (207-501), The University of Auckland
The K-Curricular colloquium seminar by lawyer-turned-filmmaker Joseph Juhn, titled “Diaspora is the Future,” focuses on Juhn’s personal journey exploring the multiplicity and intersectionality of diasporic identity.
Forging Pathways: Understanding and Empowering the New Zealand Workforce in South Korea
Presenters: Yuri Seo (The University of Auckland), Amy Errmann (Auckland University of Technology), and Tony Garrett (The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea).
Date: 27 February 2024
Location: The Northern Club
This breakfast launch event was organised for a research project commissioned by the North Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence (NA-CAPE), aimed at exploring the experiences of New Zealand professionals in South Korea. The report was prepared by Associate Professor Yuri Seo and Dr Amy Errmann. We also welcomed special guest Professor Tony Garrett, the Chair of the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea, who shared his personal experiences of building a career in Korea.
East Asia Culture Power Research Workshop: Reconciliation and Coexistence of East Asian Countries
Presenters: Ria Shibata (University of Auckland), Rumi Sakamoto (University of Auckland), Changzoo Song (University of Auckland), SeokWon Song (Kyunghee University), Jihye Chae (Hallym University), Miae Lee (Hallym University)
Date: 22-24 January 2024
Location: Building 206 – Room 201, The University of Auckland
This international workshop on East Asia, hosted as part of the K-Diaspora Colloquia Series, involved prominent scholars in Asian Studies from the University of Auckland, Kyunghee University, and Hallym University in South Korea.