Discover Korea Lecture Series
Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: November 19th, 2015
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea hosts a series of lecture on culture, education, science and technology, and economy.
While admission is free, booking is required.
To reserve your place, please email press@koreanembassy.org.uk with the title of the talk you would like to attend, guest names and numbers. A Korean buffet will be held after the lecture.
Please see below for the lecture schedule.
Culture
Korea at the British Museum
23rd November 18:30
Korean Cultural Centre
Eleanor Soo-ah Hyun
Curator: Korean Collections, The British Museum
Eleanor Soo-ah Hyun, curator at the British Museum, will introduce the Museum’s Korean collection and the key 19th- and 20th-century individuals responsible for the formation of the collection. She will highlight some of the collection’s star pieces and in so doing will discuss the socio-cultural and artistic trends from the Three Kingdoms Period to the present.
Education
British education viewed by a Korean maths teacher working in British schools
25th November 18:30
Korean Cultural Centre
Eun-young Kim
Maths Teacher, Luckley House School
Kim will talk about how she views the British education through her work as a maths teacher in the UK.
Science and Technology
Innovation in Korea
7th December 18:30
Korean Cultural Centre
Dr. Jaehwan Park
Lecturer, Middlesex University London
Dr. Jaehwan Park will illustrate the innovativeness of Korean industry with examples from recent developments in science, technology, design and culture.
Economy
Life in the UK: perspectives from a Korean finance professional
9th December 18:30
Korean Cultural Centre UK
Byung-Hoon Choi
Associate Director, Hermes Investment Management
Drawing upon his background in finance, Mr. Choi will provide some perspectives on living and working in one of the world’s most important financial centres.
Location of the venue
Korean Cultural Centre UK
Grand Buildings, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N 5BW
Enquiries
Press Office, Embassy of the Republic of Korea 0207 227 5500 or press@koreanembassy.org.uk
