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1 table of contents
about 4
future leaders 5
research 6
postdoctoral fellows 7
graduate students 8
undergraduates: ksi fellows 9
annual usc-michigan undergraduate research 10 conference
undergraduates: study 12
cultural events 14
community support: the sejong society 15
k-12 teacher education about korea 16
influencing us-korea relations 17
ksi in the media 18
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Our Mission Explaining Korea to the world
Our Vision To become the global leader in research and teaching about Korea
4 US Ambassador to Korea Sung Kim, KSI Director David Kang, and ROK Ambassador to the US, Choi Young Jin at USC, 2012 Future leaders
The Annual “Rising Stars of Korean Studies” Mentoring Workshop Senior scholars from throughout the discipline gather to mentor the next generation of Korean Studies scholars. Since 2009, we have hosted over 50 senior and 70 junior scholars from around North America.
KSI Manuscript Review: Helping USC Faculty Become Leading Scholars in Korean Studies A 3-hour seminar devoted to the book manuscript of a young USC scholar. We have held nine reviews since the program began in 2010.
5 Manuscript review for Sandra Fahy, with external discussants Stephan Haggard and Suk-young Kim, 2011 David C. Kang and Victor David C. Kang, East Asia Sunyoung Park, On Kyung Moon Hwang, A Cha, Nuclear North Before the West: Five the Eve of the Uprising History of Korea, 2010 Korea: A Debate on Centuries of Trade and and Other Stories from Engagement Strategies Tribute, 2010 Colonial Korea, 2010 (Korean trans.), 2007
Research
There are five Korean Studies faculty at USC, with ambitious plans to expand even further. Our faculty’s research spans many disciplines and helps shape discussion about important issues related to Korea.
6 Graduate student Jiun Bang with postdocs Hyun Seon Park, Jooyoung Lee, and Sandra Fahy attend a lecture by Victor Cha, 2012 postdoctoral fellows
The KSI hosts two postdoctoral fellows each year through a grant from the Academy of Korean Studies. These young scholars bring energy and new ideas, and increase the sense of community for Korean Studies here at USC.
7 graduate students
The annual KSI Graduate Student Symposium Organized by graduate students, this annual symposium allows USC students to meet other graduate students from the region, to share ideas, and to present their research topics.
8 KSI Director David Kang with graduate students Scott Wilbur, Gloria Koo, Chin-hao Huang, and Inyoung Min, at dinner following the 2012 Graduate Student Symposium Undergraduates: ksi fellows
Each year we select a small group of outstanding USC undergraduates to be KSI fellows. Undergraduate fellows perform research, host visitors, and assist with KSI programs. They also have opportunities to attend private events, such as a dinner for a distinguished guest, or lunch with a Korean film director.
9 Lauren White, Lyndsey Twining, Cynthia Yoon, and Sandra Fahy at the 2013 USC-Michigan Conference
annual usc-michigan undergraduate research conference
Alternating venues between USC and Michigan, this conference features undergraduate research presentations by KSI fellows and students from the University of Michigan.
10 Students from EASC’s Global East Asia – Korea Program
Korean Minor Lauren White with KSI Fellow 11 Jennie Lee KSI Fellow Matt Arkfeld touring the DMZ Undergraduates: study
Minor Degree in Korean Studies through the East Asian Studies Center Housed in the East Asian Studies Center, and consisting of six classes at the undergraduate level, the Korean Studies Minor is a focal point for students across the university.
Global East Asia Study Abroad in Korea The East Asian Studies Center offers a scholarship summer study abroad program for USC undergraduates. This intensive program gives students the opportunity to live, study and travel in Korea for four weeks and study with a USC faculty member.
12 USC students at the Annual Chuseok Celebration Korean Animator Kim Moon Saeng at USC, 2012
James Kyson Lee, C.S. Lee, and other KA actors meet students, 2011 Director Im Kwon Taek at USC, 2011
13 USC Haneulsori cultural events
Chuseok and Lunar New Year The KSI annually hosts Chuseok and Lunar New Year celebrations which include live Korean folk music performances from USC Haneulsori (undergraduate student group), and traditional Korean food and festivities.
Annual Korean Film Festival In partnership with the School of Cinematic Arts, the KSI hosts and showcases the work of an acclaimed Korean director annually. Im Kwon Taek had his first North American retrospective at USC through the KSI, and we have hosted other directors such as Park Kwang Su, Kang Je Gyu, Hong Sang Soo, Park Chan-wook, Lee Myung Se, Yim Soon Rye, Kim Moon Saeng, and Choi Dong-hoon.
14 Director Choi Dong-hoon and USC Film professor David James, 2013 community support: the Sejong Society
The Sejong Society holds regular events organized by the KSI, as well as regular dinners and lunches with special guests such as U.S. Ambassador Robert King. Members of the Sejong Society support the advancement of KSI’s mission and vision with an annual gift of $1,000 or more.
15 k-12 teacher education about korea
Korea Academy for Educators (KAFE) is the only national organization that helps K-12 educators learn about Korea. Twice a year, over 150 teachers from over 27 states come to Los Angeles to attend KAFE, at which KSI Director David Kang is a featured speaker about Korean history and politics. Since its inception, the KSI has collaborated with KAFE by providing faculty speakers, helping with logistics, and fundraising. We plan to increase our work with KAFE even more in the future
16 Korean National Assembly Speaker Kang Chang David Kang with former US Ambassador to ROK, Hee and Mrs. Kang visit the Ahn House, 2012 Stephen Bosworth at USC, 2012 Influencing US-Korea relations
Educating the world about Korea includes helping to shape public knowledge of and discussion about important issues in US-Korea relations. The KSI has hosted key figures within the US-Korea dialogue that have included Kathleen Stephens, Robert King, Steven Bosworth, Sung Kim, Victor Cha, and many other influential leaders.
17 ksi in the media
A sample of our media appearances over the years:
David Kang, “North Korean Nukes: How Worried Should We Be, and What Is Kim Jong Un Thinking?” Businessweek, April 3, 2013
Sandra Fahy, “What Will ‘The Dear Leader’s’ Legacy Be?” National Public Radio, December 19, 2011
David Kang, “U.S. responds to North Korea’s threats with warships,” CNN, March 29, 2013
David Kang, “North Korea happy after China just bailed them out, say analysts,” Christian Science Monitor, September 16, 2010
18 Director Choi Dong-hoon interviewd by the media at the 2013 USC Korean Film Festival contact support ksi 809 W. 34th St. AHN 100 (213) 740-3758 Visit www.dornsife.usc.edu/ksi/support-ksi/ USC University Park Campus [email protected] Los Angeles, CA 90089-0142 www.dornsife.usc.edu/ksi