Nam Center for Korean Studies

Perspectives on Contemporary Korea Conference 2020-21

Apply here! Submissions for the 2021 NEKST conference are due on February 1, 2021.

We're going virtual, but are still available by email.

Events for the Public The Nam Center offers a variety of ambitious public programming on Korea, including traditional arts, contemporary films, and distinguished lectures.

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Dir. Nojin Kwak leaves a lasting legacy at the Nam Center

Reflections and highlights from Kwak’s tenure at the University of Michigan.

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Virtual conference will be held on March 4 from 9am to 4pm

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The Nam Center for Korean Studies at the University of Michigan International Institute encourages social, political, cultural, and economic understanding of Korea in the U-M community and beyond. Through its student and faculty support and ambitious public programming, the center seeks to increase the depth and breadth of resources devoted to Korean studies.

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