Korean Events - Past, Present & Future

Korean Events at Cambridge University
The upcoming presidential elections in South Korea
Talk by Dr Sang-Woo Kim

Dr Sang-Woo Kim, an adjunct professor at Myongji University, gave a talk on 31st May, 2011 at Robinson College about the upcoming presidential elections in South Korea in which he shared his insights on the possible candidates for the major parties and their prospects for victory.

Dr. Sang-Woo Kim giving a talk chair by Dr. John Swenson-Wright
Dr Sang-Woo Kim giving a talk chaired by Dr John Swenson-Wright

Dr Kim received an M.Phil. in International Relations and a Ph.D. in History from Cambridge (Queens College) and is currently serving as the head of the Cambridge Korean Alumni Association. He is a former member of the National Assembly of South Korea who also served as a special advisor in the Kim Dae-Jung administration and as Secretary-General of the Korean Olympic Committee.

Kim Dae-Jung Lectures in Korean Studies

New lecture series inaugurated by Prof. Moon Chung-in, Yonsei University

Ra Jong-Yil Lecture in Korean Studies 2010
National Assemblywoman Choo Mi-Ae

Photo of Choo Me-Ae with students

Photo of the Lecture

From Brawn to Brain: The Korean Economy at a Crossroad

Talk by Moon Kook-Hyun

Cambridge-Korean Film Festival 2010

Film "Woman is the Future of Man" followed by Q & A with award winning Director, Hong Sang-soo

North Korean Film: Wolmi island

Korean Culture in Cambridge
Korean Films on DVD

There is a growing collection of Korean film DVDs in the library of the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.

Fitzwilliam Museum

The museum is home to the Gompertz Collection of Korean ceramics, which includes impressive works of Goryeo (Koryo) celadon.

SamulNori (Traditional Korean Percussion)

Kim Duk Soo SamulNori Hanullim performed at Robinson College on 7th and 8th November, 2009 as part of Cambridge's 800th anniversary celebration. The event was co-organized by Robinson College and Clare Hall, and the performance was attended by Vice-Chancellor Alison Richard.

Here are some clips of the performance: