2024 Korean History and Culture Seminar for Educators
Virtual and live, via Zoom from Thursday to Friday, June 20-21, 2024
For all K-12 and college educators.
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Dear Educators,
We are thrilled to invite you to the 2024 Korean History and Culture Webinar for Educators, sponsored by the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles and hosted by National Korean Studies, a 501c3. This two-day free webinar is aimed at K-12 and College educators and US administrators interested in learning about Korean history and culture. Please join us for this exciting webinar and broaden your understanding of Korean history and culture.
Eligible Participants: K-12 and College educators and administrators in the US
Topic: Various topics about Korean history and culture, including Korean history, Korean American ethnic studies, UNESCO’s Heritage Sites in Korea, and K-Pop
Date: Thursday and Friday, June 20-21, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (PDT)/ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (EDT)
Format: All virtual, via Zoom. Synchronous meeting. (Zoom link will be emailed to you a few days before the seminar)
Registration deadline is June 15, 2024.
The webinar will cover various topics related to Korean history and culture.
You will be eligible to earn a 8-hour Professional Development certificate at the end of the seminar.
** Korean American Immigration History & Post LA Uprising and Political Awakening:
** Why Korean American Ethnic Studies?:
** Political Development and Economic Growth of South Korea
** The Forgotten War and Post-Korean War
** The Historical Background of the Friendship Bell
** The Excellence of Korean History and Culture through UNESCO Cultural Heritage:
** Dosan Ahn Chang-ho and the Pachappa Camp
** K-Pop, Korean Drama, Films
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you.
Sung Kim, Director
This seminar is organized by National Korean Studies (501c3) and Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, a South Korean government organization.
This seminar is for educators, administrators, and school staff in K-12 setting and universities, where participants will learn about Korea’s history, culture, through lectures delivered by renowned scholars, hands-on activities, and excursions.
Directors and Advisor:
- Sung Kim, Director
- Jini Shim, Assistant Director
- Mary Connor
Our Seminar in the News
June 17, 2022: Korea Herald 헤럴드경제: [한국 역사·문화 교육자 세미나 21일부터 4일간 개최]
Korean History & Culture Seminar for Educators 