[NOTICE] ARI Named Top Research Institute in 2014

2014.10.22 Views 2774

ARI Named Top Research Institute in 2014       The Asiatic Research Institute (ARI) was selected as the best social science research institute at Korea University in the 2014 regular on-campus assessment.     The university's Division of Research evaluated the university’s 118 affiliated institutes. The evaluation took place in five categories and ARI was selected as the best institute in social science, showing unrivaled excellence in all criteria.     ARI will accumulate research capability with a long-term perspective in order to live up to its reputation as the best research institute. ARI will endeavor to become a global research hub playing a leading role in Northeast Asian studies.      

[Notice] ARI Colloquium : Education and Culture in Asia and the Pacific Region: A UNESCO Perspectiv

2014.10.21 Views 2211

Title:  Education and Culture in Asia and the Pacific Region: A UNESCO PerspectiveSpeaker : Gwang-Jo Kim, Director, UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education (UNESCO Bangkok)Date : November 3, 2014, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Venue: Grand Conference Room (3rd floor), Asiatic Research Institute, Korea UniversityOrganizer : HK Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University Speaker biography attached 

[ The 4th East Asian Community Forum (EACF)] The Formation and Future of International Order in East

2014.09.18 Views 2357

    The Formation and Future of International Order in East AsiaThe 4th East Asian Community Forum (EACF)                                   Date: September 28, 2014  Venue: Conference Room (2nd floor), School of Law, Tsinghua University   Organizers:Institute of Modern International Relations, Tsinghua UniversityCenter for Contemporary Korean Studies, University of TokyoAsiatic Research Institute, Korea University   Sponsor: Northeast Asian History Foundation   Language: Chinese, Japanese, Korean (simultaneous interpretation)         China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea have played decisive roles in forming and transforming regional order in East Asia. It can never be overemphasized that academic exchange and networking by scholars from these three countries are definitely of utmost importance in fostering an amicable regional order. Since 2011, experts and scholars from Korea University, University of Tokyo, and Tsinghua University have jointly organized the East Asian Community Forum (EACF) as a trilateral exchange mechanism to discuss a wide range of issues and problems, including peace, development, and cooperation in East Asia.  The year 2014 marks the 120th anniversary of the Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895). The lessons of history are worth learning, but the future is more important. In commemoration of the start of the war, the three parties agreed to hold the 4th EACF on September 28, 2014, at Tsinghua University on the theme of “The Formation and Future of International Order in East Asia.” Topics on the agenda include how to draw lessons from history and how to recognize and analyze security problems in East Asia, the development and transformation of the region’s economic and trade situation, and prospects for regional cooperation.             Forum Schedule   September 27 (Saturday) Check-in at Tsinghua Unisplendour International Center (nearby Tsinghua University East Gate) 18:00-20:30  Welcome Banquet  (Location: Unis Center 1st floor)Chair: Jiangyong Liu, Vice Dean, Institute of Modern International Relations, Tsinghua UniversityAttendees: Delegates from China, Japan, and the ROK and the conference organizersSelf-introduction time for delegatesBanquet Speech:• Hak-joon Kim, President, Northeast Asian History Foundation• Tadashi Kimiya, Director, Center for Contemporary Korean Studies, University of Tokyo       September 28 (Sunday)  Time: 9:00 am-4:10 pm Time ：8:20-9:00  RegistrationLocation：Conference Room (2nd floor), School of Law, Tsinghua UniversityPreliminary meeting：8:30-9:00Attendees：Delegates from China, Japan, and the ROK and interpretersLocation：Conference Room (4th floor), School of Law, Tsinghua University   9:00-9:20    Opening CeremonyChair: Jiangyong Liu, Vice Dean, Institute of Modern International Relations, Tsinghua UniversitySpeeches:• Xuetong Yan, Dean, Institute of Modern International Relations, Tsinghua University• Tadashi Kimiya, Director, Center for Contemporary Korean Studies, University of Tokyo• Jong-wha Lee, Director, Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University   Session 1：Change and Inspiration since the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895（Keynote address: One person from each country，20 mins/person, total 60 mins；Comment: One person in each country, 5-8 mins/person, question and discussion time, up to 40 mins.）Chair: Professor Tadashi Kimiya, Director, Center for Contemporary Korean Studies, University of Tokyo  9:20-9:40     “Four Portraits of Post-war in Modern East Asia” --Yujiro Murata, Professor, University of Tokyo   9:40-10:00  “Sovereignty of Diaoyu Islands Surveyed through International Law and Order after WWII” --Jiangyong Liu, Professor, Tsinghua University   10:00-10:20  “Role Convergence and Great Power Relations: U.S.-China Cooperation and North Korea’s Nuclear Issues in a Regional Security Complex” --Key-young Son, Professor, Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University  10:20-10:30  Tea Break Location：Conference Room (4th floor), School of Law, Tsinghua University   10:30-11:10 Comments & Discussion• Jae-bok Cha, Research Fellow, Northeast Asian History Foundation• Masaru Tonomura, Associate Professor, University of Tokyo• Lili Zhang, Professor, China Foreign Affairs University     Session 2：Change and Regional Cooperation in East Asia's Security EnvironmentChair: Ruiping Jiang, Vice President, China Foreign Affairs University  11:10-11:30  “Regional Security Dynamics and Challenges in Northeast Asia: Implications for East Asian Community Building” --Shin-wha Lee, Professor, Korea University  11:30-11:50 “Security Guarantee and National Reconciliation” --Toyomi Asano, Professor, Chukyo University  11:50-12:10 “The Perspectives of East Asia Security: Japan’s Strategic Thinking and Recent Trends in Military Simulation” --Haikuan Gao, Vice President, the Society of Sino-Japanese Relations History  12:10-13:20 LunchLocation：Conference Room (4th floor), School of Law, Tsinghua University   13:20-14:00 Comments & Discussion• Jung-nam Lee, Professor, Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University• Tadashi Kimiya, Professor, University of Tokyo• Jiping Hu, Director of Institute of Japanese Studies, China Institute of Contemporary International Relations     Session 3：Prospects of Multilateral Cooperation of Trade and Investment in East Asia Chair: Jong-wha Lee, Director, Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University  14:00-14:20  “Major issues of Mutual Benefits and Political Trust in China-Japan-ROK Cooperation” --Ruiping Jiang, Professor, China Foreign Affairs University  14:20-14:40 “Air Pollution in East Asia and the Possibility of China-Japan-ROK Cooperation: History Review as an Example of the Rice Culture Association” --Yutaka Tonooka, Professor, Saitama University  14:40-15:00  “A Comparison between TPP Negotiation and China-Japan-ROK FTA Negotiations: Major Obstacles in the Fields of Agricultural” --Yuichi Takayasu, Professor, Daito Bunka University  15:00-15:20  “Recent Development in International Trade and Economic Cooperation in East Asia” --Moon-sung Kang, Professor, Korea University  15:20-16:20 Comments & Discussion• Su-jin Kong, Professor, Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University• Toru Fujita, Director, Fujita Institute of East Asian Studies• Yuechun Jiang, Research Fellow, China Institute of International Studies• David D. Li, Dean of Schwarzman Scholars, Tsinghua University  16:20-16:40  Meeting Summary（Tripartite representatives）  16:40-     Campus Tour（Free Time）  18:00-20:00 Dinner（Quanjude roast duck restaurant, TusPark）Attendees: Delegates from China, Japan and South Korea and the conference organizersDinner Speech:• Jong-wha Lee, Director, Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University• Tadashi Kimiya, Director, Center for Contemporary Korean Studies, University of Tokyo• Jiangyong Liu, Vice Dean, Institute of Modern International Relations, Tsinghua University        

[Notice] ARI Fellowship (2014) Recipients Announced

2014.09.03 Views 3430

      ARI Fellowship (2014) Recipients Announced   The Asiatic Research Institute has decided to award the ARI Fellowship to the following four early-career scholars.   Thomas Quartermain (Ph. D. candidate, University of Oxford) Christian Wirth (Research Fellow, Griffith University) Yi-Chun Chien (Ph. D. candidate, University of Toronto) Loubna El Amine (Associate Professor, Georgetown University)      

[Notice] ARI Fellowship Program for Northeast Asian Studies

2014.06.18 Views 2807

ARI Fellowship Program for Northeast Asian Studies   The ARI Fellowship Program for Northeast Asian Studies is designed to provide scholars and doctoral candidates from foreign countries with an opportunity to carry out research on topics related to Northeast Asia at the Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University. Individuals in the fields of the humanities and social sciences who are currently engaged in research and teaching activities related to Northeast Asia are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to foreign nationals working on peace and integration on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia, particularly to early career researchers who have received their Ph.D. degree within the last five years or doctoral candidates who have completed all academic requirements except their dissertation. The fellowship period is for up to six months. The application deadline is August 11, 2014, and all applicants will be notified about our decision by the end of August.   # Fellowship Grant1. Economy-class round-trip airfare (only provided to those who are based overseas prior to the fellowship period)※ Reimbursement of airfare will be provided after arrival2. Accommodation support 3. Access to ARI facilities, including Korea University libraries, and a communal office to be shared with other visiting fellows  # Required Materials Application form: /index.php?mid=a_03_01Curriculum VitaeResearch proposal Evidence of current employment or affiliation (if applicable) * The application form can be downloaded from the link above. Applicants can submit all required materials via email attachment or send original documents by post. Documents must be postmarked no later than the deadline.   # ObligationsWhile at the ARI, fellows will be encouraged to present their work-in-progress, contribute to the ARI Working Paper series or an electronic journal (the Review of Northeast Asian Studies), and conduct joint research with ARI members.   # Application Deadline: August 11, 2014   # NotificationAfter applying, a conformation email will be sent to all applicants within a week. If you do not receive an email, please contact ARI at arc2005@korea.ac.kr.Fellowship awardees will be notified individually.   # Contact Email: arc2005@korea.ac.kr Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University, Anam-Dong 5 Ga-1, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul 136-701, KoreaTel. +82-(0)2-3290-1604+82-(0)2-3290-1600Fax: +82-(0)2-923-4661

ARI Internship Winners Announced

2014.06.13 Views 2936

  ARI Internship Winners Announced Thank you very much for your interests in the Summer 2014 Intern Position at the Asiatic Research Institute (ARI), Korea University. After careful consideration, we have chosen the following eight applicants. The successful candidates are requested to come to the ARI’s Grand Conference Room (3rd floor) on June 19, 2014, at 5 p.m. Jae Hee Lee (Seoul National University)Jessica Lee (Princeton University)Kiwon Kim (Korea University)Tan Lii Inn (Korea University)Taehwan Kim (Korea University)Dong Hyun Kim (Korea University)DonghanRyu (Korea University)Joon Young Kwon (Korea University)        

[Notice] International Workshop for Designing Migration Integration and Multiculturalism Policy Ind

2014.05.26 Views 2781

    International Workshop for Designing Migration Integration and Multiculturalism Policy Indices for Northeast Asia   Date : May 30, 2014 Venue : Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University Host : SSK Project Group for Multicultural Education, Korea University HK Center for Northeast Asian Studies, Korea University Organizer : Global Korean Community Research Center, Korea University   The SSK Project Group for Multicultural Education and the HK Center for Northeast Asian Studies jointly host an international workshop for designing migrant integration and multiculturalism policy indices for Northeast Asian countries.   Objective   The workshop intends to examine the current situations of migrant integration and multiculturalism in Northeast Asian countries and to develop more valid and reliable indices of migrant integration and multiculturalism in the Northeast Asian context. To accomplish these goals, we invite experts on migrant integration and multiculturalism from China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, and provide an open forum where we share information and ideas. We hope this workshop be a stepping stone for developing an international network of researchers who can participate in a future joint research project.   Workshop Program 09:30 ~ 10:00 Registration 10:00 ~ 10:20 In-Jin Yoon (Korea University) Kyung Keun Kim (Korea University) Presider : Jeong-Woo Koo (Sungkyunkwan University) 10:20 ~ 10:50 In-Jin Yoon (Korea University) “Review of Migrant Integration Policy Index and Multiculturalism Policy Index and Their Application in South Korea” 10:50 ~ 11:20 Atsushi Kondo (Meijo University, Japan) : Migrant Integration Policy in Japan : Reconsidering MIPEX 11:20 ~ 11:50 Zhou Shaoqing (Chinese Academy of Social Science, China) : Minority Protection in China: Achievement and Challenges 12:00 ~ 13:30 Lunch   Presider : Hye Kyung Lee (Pai Chai University) 13:30 ~ 14:00 Li-Jung Wang (National Central University, Taiwan) : Migrant Integration and Multiculturalism in Taiwan 14:00 ~ 14:30 Kwang-Il Yoon (Sookmyung Women’s University) : South Korea and Migrant Integration Policy Index Assessment: Issues and Implications 14:30 ~ 14:45 Coffee Break 14:45 ~ 16:00 Group Discussion and Future Plans          

[notice] Summer 2014 Intern Position Available at Asiatic Research Institute (ARI), Korea Universit

2014.05.19 Views 8225

      Summer 2014 Intern Position Available at Asiatic Research Institute (ARI), Korea University     The Asiatic Research Institute is recruiting interns among undergraduate or graduate students with an active interest in East Asia-related research covering politics, economics, society, history, and culture.   About the ARI Founded in 1957, the ARI is the first university-affiliated research center and has been leading in research on the East Asian region, having published series of research and data in over 200 books. In 2008, the National Research Foundation of Korea selected the institute as a government-sponsored Humanities Korea (HK) Center for Northeast Asian Studies, which has for 10 years been ambitiously conducting its research on ‘Northeast Asia’s Transnational Space’. The ARI is located behind the Korea University library in its own building housing more than 30 rooms including research rooms, library, seminar rooms, and conference rooms.   1. Job Details and Requirements A. Classification: Intern (unpaid) B. Number: 0 C. Qualifications: Undergraduate/graduate student (students from other schools are welcome)   2. Responsibilities and Conditions A. Assisting in conferences, organizing data, administrative duties B. English translation, proofreading C. Work period: 4-6 weeks (can be negotiated) D. Hours: 8 hours weekly E. Meal fee provided F. Internship certificate issued   3. Screening Process A. Screening §  First round: application screening §  Second round: interview (only applicants who pass the first round)              *Applicants who pass the first round will be individually notified B. Documents to be submitted: §  Proof of enrolment/leave of absence §  Self-introduction (personal information, desired time period, interests) in free format C. Submission period: May 26 2014 - June 6 2014   4. Document Submission and Contact A. In person at Asiatic Research Institute room 106 or by e-mail: arc2005@korea.ac.kr B. Phone: 02-3290-1600        

[Notice] The Trajectory of Regionalism in Northeast Asia’s Transnational Space

2014.05.08 Views 2042

The Trajectory of Regionalism in Northeast Asia’s Transnational Space   Place: Grand Conference Room (3rd Floor), Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University Date: May 9, 2014, 9:30~17:40 Organizer: Asiatic Research Institute HK Center for Northeast Asian Studies Sponsor: National Research Foundation of Korea   The Asiatic Research Institute (ARI) at Korea University is leaping forward as a global-level comprehensive research center for Northeast Asian studies with the support of the National Research Foundation of Korea. On May 9th, the ARI’s HK Center will host a conference titled “The Trajectory of Regionalism in Northeast Asia’s Transnational Space.”This conference will be examining topics including Northeast Asian regionalism, multiculturalism, migrant integration policy, as well as overlapping regionness. Through an analysis of major challenges facing Northeast Asia, we seek to produce academic results with profound policy implications. To this end, we highly value your participation and opinions.   Program 9:30-10:00: Registration 10:00-10:30: Opening address: Lee Jong-Wha (ARI Director) Congratulatory message: Doh Seong-Jae (Korea University Vice President)   Session I: 10:30-12:30: History and Ideologies of Northeast Asian Regionalism and Regionness   Chair: Ham Dongju (Ewha Womans University) 1. Lee Hyoungsik (Korea University): The “Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere”: Ideas and Realities Discussant: Kang Tae-Woong (Kwangwoon University) 2. Song Byong Kwon (Korea University): International Law of Greater East Asia / An East Asian Economic Bloc: Historical Considerations Discussant: Seo Min-kyo (Dongguk University) 3. Sohn Aelee (Korea University): Imagining East Asia: Koreans’ East Asian Identity Formation and Transformation Discussant: Kang Jin Young (Yonsei University)   12:30-13:30 Lunch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Session II: 13:30~15:30 Northeast Asian Multiculturalism and Citizenship Chair: Kim Nam-Kook (Korea University)   4. Yoon In-Jin (Korea University): Migrant Integration and Multiculturalism Discussant: Kim Eungi (Korea University) 5. Hwang Jungmee (Korea University): Transnational Migration and Citizenship Readjustment: Korean Nationals Abroad / A Comparison of Foreigner Voting Rights in Korea and Japan Discussant: Lee Ji Young (Kookmin University) 6. Lee Yong Seung (Daegu Catholic University): Citizenship Aporia in an Era of Multiculturalism Discussant: Kim Jong-tae (Korea University)   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Session III: 15:40~17:40 East Asia’s Overlapping Regionness Chair: Lee Nae-young (Korea University)   7. Lee Yong Wook (Korea University): Nonhegemonic Cooperation in the Idea of Power: The Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralization Discussant: Park Chang-gun (Kookmin University) 8. Son Key-young (Korea University): Unpacking Power: Multihegemony, Sutured Regionness and the US-China-Japan Triangle in Northeast Asia Discussant: Shin Wookhee (Seoul National University) 9. Kong Sujin (Korea University): East Asian Regional Economic Integration and Multilayered Norms: Focusing on the FTA Discussant: Cheong Inkyo (Inha University)

[Notice] ARI Brochure

2014.04.14 Views 1743

          Please, check out the attached file.