Retirement Lecture of Professor Young-Hae Han

On June 3rd 2019, a retirement memorial lecture by Professor Han was given at GSIS Sochoen Hall. Professor Han, who has joined GSIS since 2004 and has devoted her life for studies on Japanese society, is to retire at the end of this semester. The dean of GSIS Professor Jeong Jong Ho delivered a heartwarming opening speech about the contributions she made to GSIS, SNU Institute for Japanese Studies (IJS), and the field of Japanese area studies. Professor Kim Hyun-Chul, Professor Han’s daughter, and a student of Professor Han proceeded to share their beautiful personal memories with her. Students who could not attend the memorial lecture sent video messages to celebrate her retirement. Finally, Professor Han gave a short lecture on how she had come to study Japan as a sociologist and become the scholar that she is today. The lecture was followed by photo shoots with her colleagues and students.

2019-06-17

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[Campus Asia] CA Final presentation

On the 13th of June 2019, CAMPUS Asia students had a Final Presentation Day at GSIS. The first group presented on “Trend of Study Abroad: Historical and Contemporary look into Mutual Learning between CJK”, the title of the second group was “Overwork—The Common Issue in East Asia”, and finally, the third group had a presentation on “Minimum Wage, Cost of Living and Quality of Life in East Asia”. Subsequently, professor Ahn, Jae Bin and professor Han, Jeong Hun made the critical comments on their works. Group 2 won the first prize and followed by the Group 1 and 3. All of them put much energy on their work and made a great contribution on study of Korea, China and Japan cooperation. 

2019-06-17

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[Issues and Perspectives] US-China in Asia-Pacific and Role of India

On June 5, 2019, SNU GSIS invited Professor Sandip Mishra, Associate Professor, Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, to speak at on Issues and Perspectives Seminar with the title of “US-China Contests in Asia-Pacific and Role of India”. Sponsored by Toyota Motor Korea, the Issues and Perspectives Seminar series put on by SNU GSIS in order to discuss timely policy issues. In the seminar, Prof. Mishra argued that the conflict between China and the US results in a India’s dilemma and the Indo-Pacific could be a third way for India.

2019-06-12

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[Campus Asia] Seoul Tour

On March 29th, 2019, Campus Asia students joined the one-day Seoul Tour. They first visited Chagdeokgung Palace to view the face of the later stage of Choseon and tried to take a ‘yangban’ walk to fully feel the traditional Korean style in the Palace. Then, the students went around the Insadong street to enjoy the traditional artifacts and handicrafts. Also, the team went to the traditional Korean Tea House to take a rest and have tasty and delicious tea and snacks. After that, the members went to jongmyo shrine along with the tour guide for an hour, and subsequently they walk across the Changkyeonggung Palace and Guanggyang market to wrap up the day. For the finale, the tour was concluded with traditional Korean cuisine, Dumpling Hotpot, in Insadong.

2019-06-04

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[EU Centre] Recent challenges of UNESCO World Heritage Sites Program

On the 31st of May, 2019, SNU EU Centre, cofounded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union and KIEP hosted a distinguished lecture on “Recent Challenges of UNESCO World Heritage Sites Program.” The lecture was given by Professor Maria Gravari-Barbas. Professor Gravari-Barbas is the coordinator of the UNESCO chair “Tourism, Culture, Development” of Paris 1- Sorbonne University and of the UNITWIN network. She is a distinguished professor who is and invited professor in many different universities in Europe, the United States and Latin America. The Lecture gave students a chance to learn about the history and evolution of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites program and also the decision making in this institution. The students were also informed about the different type of heritage sites and the different criteria that need to be met. The students were also able to learn about the recent challenges such as the imbalances of culture and nature heritages, geographical imbalances and imbalances in spirituality of the historic and cultural sites. Students were also able to get a deeper understanding on the talk by asking questions and having discussions with Professor Maria Gravari-Barbas.

2019-05-31

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[FTA Center] A Cheerful Rebellion

On May 25, 2019, Hon. Kim, Dong-Yeon, the Former Deputy Prime Minister of Economy, gave an invaluable life experience lecture for students at Socheon Hall, GSIS. Minister Kim served as the Deputy Minister of Economy and Minister of Economy and Finance, in the most recent period from June 2017 to December 2018. As the first Minister of Economy and Finance of the Moon Jae-In Administration, he has been the mastermind of the Moon Administration’s economic policy. He also has a very inspiring life story, serving life-long in public services as a government officer. A lecture entitled "A Cheerful Rebellion" inspired students how to live a life although they will meet many obstacles in rest of their life.

2019-05-29

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[45th International Development Policy Seminar] Public Investment in Transportation and Communication and Growth: A Dynamic Panel Approach

The 45th International Development Policy Seminar was held on Tuesday, May.21, 2019 at the GL Room of GSIS. A lecture entitled “Public Investment in Transportation and Communication and Growth: A Dynamic Panel Approach“ was presented by Kim Dong Heon, a Professor of Economics at Korea University. The lecture was attended by the 11th batch DCPP Students, Professor Jeong Hyeok, and other graduate students. The lecture analyzed the relationship between public investment and growth in transportation and telecommunications through the Dynamic Panel Approach, addressed the differing views of scholars about the impact of public investment on economic growth, and discussed the rationale, methodology and results of adopting the Dynamic Panel Approach. Despite the difficult topic, students asked meaningful questions about the research motivation and outcomes.

2019-05-27

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[Issues and Pespectives] Japan’s Grand Strategy Evolution and the Emergence of the Abe Doctrine

On May 21, 2019, SNU GSIS invited Professor Brad Williams, professor of Department of Asian and International Studies, City University of Hong Kong, to speak at on Issues and Perspectives Seminar with the title of “Japan’s Grand Strategy Evolution and the Emergence of the Abe Doctrine: Implications for Antimilitarism”. Sponsored by Toyota Motor Korea, the Issues and Perspectives Seminar series put on by SNU GSIS in order to discuss timely policy issues. In the seminar, Prof. Williams argued the Japan’s grand strategy, Yoshida Doctrine, was changed with the emergence of Abe doctrine and how the security policy in Japan changed.

2019-05-23

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[Asia and the World] China’s Great Leap Forward in Social Protection Historical and Comparative Perspectives

Shaoguang Wang, a distinguished professor at the School of Public Policy & Management and Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University delivered a special lecture on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Socheon Convention Hall at GSIS. The lecture presented by Professor Shaoguang Wang, sponsored by Toyota Motor Korea, was titled “China’s Great Leap Forward in Social Protection: Historical and Comparative Perspectives”. During this lecture, Professor Shaoguang Wang gave his insight on the theory of Double Movement and how it relates to the world, especially when looking at China. He discussed China’s Great Leap Forward, especially in social protection, that occurred in the last 20 years due to China’s governance. The lecture concluded with an informative Q & A session, the presentation of the appreciation plaque, and finally a photo session.

2019-05-14

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[Campus Asia] Field Trip to Gunsan

On May 3rd to 4th of 2019, Campus Asia students went on a two-day field trip to Gunsan, the city combined the history of Korea, Japan and China. This Gunsan field trip gave CAMPUS Asia students a chance to get closer to GSIS students, having traveled with Prof. Sheen’s “East Asia Security Strategy” class’ students. Students visited many historical sites, such as Dongkuk Temple made by a Japanese monk, Japanese style Hirotsu House, Oversees Chinese history museum which tells the story regarding ‘jajangmyeon and jjampong’. Moreover, students have also paid a visit on a famous modern cafe in Gunsan named ‘Old Brick’, which remodeled from a warehouse. Every one of these places has its own value. Also, for the sake of better communication among students, CAMPUS Asia team and the class students had been divided into 4 groups to have a photography competition. Different groups went to different places in Gunsan to show their activity, creativity and cooperation. After the 2-hour of free time, students have gathered together and discussed about distinguished themes and ideas. Besides, team members could get along with each other more easily through this activity. They shared different cultures and perceptions, which was able to provide students with indirect experience of other countries situations. On the next day, students went to the Seonyu island to relax and enjoy the sceneries. Students had one of the most memorable times in 2019 Spring semester Campus Asia Program activities. All of them showed great interests regarding Korean history and East Asia international relation.

2019-05-13

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