USC Korean Studies Institute

USC Korean Studies Institute Hub of Interdisciplinary Korean Studies at USC and Beyond

05/04/2026

As we wrap up the 2025-2026 school year, we would like to thank each and every one of you for making this a year to remember. ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทโœจ To show our thanks we prepared a small recap to look back at everything we did here at the Korean Studies Institute.

Once again, thank you to everyone who showed up, and made each moment meaningful!

Fight on! See you all next school year. โค๏ธโœŒ๏ธ

05/03/2026

Last Wednesday (4/29) we celebrated our undergraduate researchers!๐ŸŽ“โœจ

This yearโ€™s Undergraduate Research Exchange Conference (March 27โ€“28 at the Ahn House) brought together students from USC, UPenn, and UMich to share different ideas within Korean Studies!

At our commencement reception, we were proud to honor not only this yearโ€™s participants, but also the students who participated in past yearsโ€™ conferences.

Thank you to everyone who came to our event and congratulations to our graduating class! Weโ€™re excited to see where your work takes you next.

Here is a recap on our symposium on Korean America and the U.S.-Korea Relations. Enjoy!โœŒ๏ธ๐Ÿ’›On April 17, we gathered at US...
05/03/2026

Here is a recap on our symposium on Korean America and the U.S.-Korea Relations. Enjoy!โœŒ๏ธ๐Ÿ’›

On April 17, we gathered at USC for a full day of conversations exploring the histories, politics, and evolving futures of Korea and America. ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

A huge thank you to our incredible speakers, moderators, youth activists who shared their knowledge and experiences, everyone who joined us throughout the day, our sponsors, and collaborators for making this symposium possible! ๐Ÿคฉ

On April 22, we had the honor of hosting PINKS (์—ฐ๋ถ„ํ™์น˜๋งˆ) at USC for a screening and discussion of EDHI ALICE (์—๋”” ์•จ๋ฆฌ์Šค) at S...
04/30/2026

On April 22, we had the honor of hosting PINKS (์—ฐ๋ถ„ํ™์น˜๋งˆ) at USC for a screening and discussion of EDHI ALICE (์—๋”” ์•จ๋ฆฌ์Šค) at SCA! The film, directed by Kim Ilrhan, offered a moving look into the lives of two transitioning women.

Hearing directly from Director Kim Ilrhan, Producer Sona Jo, Assistant Director Kwon Ohyeon, cast members Edhi and Alice, and PINKS member Yeong Ran Kim made the night even more special!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our collaborators at the School of Cinematic Arts and the Consortium on Gender, Sexuality, Race, and Public Culture for making this event possible. ๐ŸŽฌโœจ

Last weekโ€™s conversation with David Yi was such a special one!! ๐Ÿ’œWe got to dive into Pretty Boys and talk about what it ...
04/20/2026

Last weekโ€™s conversation with David Yi was such a special one!! ๐Ÿ’œ

We got to dive into Pretty Boys and talk about what it means to navigate identity as a Korean American in the age of K-beauty.

Huge thank you to David and everyone who came!

We had such a great time at our joint book talk on South Korean social activism last week!! Huge thank you to Professors...
04/17/2026

We had such a great time at our joint book talk on South Korean social activism last week!! Huge thank you to Professors Jennifer Chun and Ju Hui Judy Han for joining us.

The discussion touched on protest, solidarity, q***r activism, and the many ways social movements in South Korea and across the Korean diaspora are connected. It was especially meaningful to hear how both books approached activism not just as resistance, but also as community, and showing up for one another across different struggles.

Thank you to everyone who came out as well as to our co-sponsors for helping bring this conversation together!

Andโ€ฆ thatโ€™s a wrap on the Undergraduate Research Exchange Conference! ๐ŸŽ“Over two days this past weekend, undergraduate st...
03/30/2026

Andโ€ฆ thatโ€™s a wrap on the Undergraduate Research Exchange Conference! ๐ŸŽ“

Over two days this past weekend, undergraduate students from USC, UMichigan, and UPenn shared their thoughtful and innovative research presentations at none other than the AHN house.

A huge thank you to our presenters, attendees, and co-organizing partners for making this event such a success!

We are incredibly excited to host a symposium on Korean America and the U.S.-Korea Relations ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Join us for discussio...
03/24/2026

We are incredibly excited to host a symposium on Korean America and the U.S.-Korea Relations ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Join us for discussions exploring the historical and contemporary connections between Korea and the United States, with a focus on Korean American experiences and diaspora in Los Angeles.

๐Ÿ“… April 17, 2026 (Fri)
๐Ÿ“ Ronald Tutor Campus Center, Forum Room 450
๐ŸŽŸ RSVP via QR code

Come join us this Friday and Saturday for the Undergraduate Research Exchange Conference!! ๐Ÿ“šโœจ ๐Ÿ“… March 27โ€“28, 2026 ๐Ÿ“ Ah...
03/24/2026

Come join us this Friday and Saturday for the Undergraduate Research Exchange Conference!! ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

๐Ÿ“… March 27โ€“28, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Ahn House

Celebrate innovative undergraduate research in Korean Studies and connect with scholars across different institutions.

๐Ÿซ Co-organized by USC, UMichigan, and UPenn.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more: https://dornsife.usc.edu/ksi/ or check out our events calendar in our Linktree!

Our walk on the K-Trail took us on an immersive journey through USCโ€™s Korean heritage and the surrounding spaces that ho...
03/21/2026

Our walk on the K-Trail took us on an immersive journey through USCโ€™s Korean heritage and the surrounding spaces that hold its stories. ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‘ฃ

We explored historic sites, engaged with local institutions, and reflected on the layered histories of Korean diasporic presence in Los Angeles, bringing the past into dialogue with the present.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this walk such a meaningful experience!

๐Ÿ“š โฌ‡๏ธ Seminar Spotlight! โฌ‡๏ธ ๐Ÿ“šCome step into the world of premodern Korean literature with Professor Chung Kil Soo from Se...
03/19/2026

๐Ÿ“š โฌ‡๏ธ Seminar Spotlight! โฌ‡๏ธ ๐Ÿ“š

Come step into the world of premodern Korean literature with Professor Chung Kil Soo from Seoul National University.

This seminar explores vernacular and Sinitic traditions, with a focus on The Tale of Chunhyang and the formation of Koreaโ€™s literary canon. Indeed, it is a rare opportunity to engage with a leading scholar in the field and dive into the richness of Koreaโ€™s literary history.

๐Ÿ—“ Thursday, April 2
โฐ 12-2:50 PM
๐Ÿ“ Ahn House

๐Ÿ“– Check out the required readings (info on flyer)
๐Ÿฑ Lunch will be served
๐Ÿ—ฃ Seminar conducted in Korean

Come ready with your questions and insights!

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