Center for Critical Korean Studies

New Books in Korean Studies, Colloquium

The 2022 New Books in Korean Studies Colloquium will be held in Humanities Gateway 1030, Friday, June 3, 10 am – 6 pm Pacific Time. Five scholars will discuss their recently published books in conversation with UCI graduate students, who will serve as respondents. Join CCKS for this chance to celebrate their scholarly achievements and contributions to Korean Studies scholarship. Each talk is followed by Q&A with the authors. Lunch and dinner will be provided. Registration is encouraged.

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21st Century Korean Screen Cultures Series

Q&A with Director Lee Isaac Chung and Producer Christina Oh
Hosted by Professor Joseph Jeon, CCKS Director

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Chang-rae Lee: Reading and discussion with the novelist regarding his new novel, My Year Abroad.

In conversation with Professor Joseph Jeon, CCKS Director

Chang-rae Lee is the author of six novels: Native Speaker (1995); A Gesture Life (1999); Aloft (2004); The Surrendered, which was a Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize; On Such a Full Sea (2014) which was a Finalist for the NBCC and won the Heartland Fiction Prize, and the most recent My Year Abroad (2021).

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Korean Television and Variety Shows with Na Young-seok

The Rise of K-Culture Webinar Series

Hosted by the Center for Critical Korean Studies at UCI, the “Rise of K-culture” is a dazzling webinar series led by some of the most prominent figures of K-cinema, K-television, and K-pop.

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Director's Message

Dear friends of the Center for Critical Korean Studies,

UCI’s Center for Critical Korean Studies (CCKS) has become internationally recognized as a leader in the field of Korean Studies. A primary strength of UCI’s CCKS is an expertise in Korean culture, from its historical roots to the present. On topics such as Korean art, modern history, literature, media, and film, UCI faculty are recognized international experts. CCKS examines the art, culture, and history of Korea along with the political, economic, and social relationships that have influenced the culture over time. We believe that an understanding of key theories and practices in Korean Studies is crucial to a broader appreciation of current globalization and its effects. We work to ensure that future generations of students and scholars are prepared to meet the challenges of the future. To this end, CCKS promotes Korean language learning, critical inquiry into Korea’s place in the Pacific Rim and throughout the world, and a deeper understanding of Korean history.

Joseph Jonghyun Jeon
Professor of English
Director of CCKS

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