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August 2010

Concert of Korean Classical Singers in Italy
2010.8.1~8.6
Korean classical singers, who are currently active abroad, participated in prominent musical events in Italy, the leader of the world’s opera culture.
Organizers•Korean Embassy in Italy, Soprintendenza per il Polo Museale Fiorentino - Boboli, and Portello River Film Festival in Padova
Supporter•Korea Foundation
Contact•Culture and Arts Department

Practical Korean Studies Lecture Tour of Cote d’Ivoire
2010.8.2~8.5
A lecture presentation on Korea’s economic development was delivered at an international symposium, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the independence of Cote d’Ivoire.
Organizers•Commemoration Committee for the 50th Independence Anniversary of Cote d’Ivoire and Korea Foundation
Contact•Korean Studies Department

Korean Studies Workshop for U.S. Educators
2010 8.2~8.6
A group of 63 secondary school teachers and educators from 12 states in the Western United States participated in a Korean Studies workshop to promote a more accurate understanding of Korea in U.S. schools.
Organizers•Korea Foundation and Korea Academy for Educators (KAFE)
Contact•Fellowship Program Department

Jeong Ga Ak Hoe’ Concert Tour of Costa Rica and Mexico
2010.8.5~8.29
The traditional Korean music group “Jeong Ga Ak Hoe” participates in the Credomatic Music Festival, in Costa Rica, and then performs in , Mexico.
Organizers•Korea Foundation, Korean Embassy in Costa Rica and in Mexico, Credomatic Music Festival, and Korean Cultural Service in Guadalajara
Contact•Culture and Arts Department

Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Korean Studies Dissertation Workshop
2010 8.7~8.11
A workshop was held in Monterey, California, with the attendance of 12 Korean Studies doctoral candidates from universities in North America and four mentor/advisor professors, who provided academic guidance for the research efforts of the students.
Organizer•SSRC
Contact•Korean Studies Department

Flowers and Butterflies – In Perfect Harmony
2010. 8.9~8.26
The exhibition, which features decorative items and artworks related to a theme of flowers and butterflies, includes paintings of cherry blossoms, peonies, and butterflies; folding screens with folk paintings of flowers; furniture; embroidery works; and accessories.
Organizer•Kyungwoon Museum
Supporters•Korea Foundation, Museum of Samsung Leeum, and Coreana Cosmetics Museum
Contact•KF Cultural Center

27th Korea Foundation Forum
2010.8.16
Dr. Robert J. Zimmer, President of the University of Chicago, spoke at the 27th Korea Foundation Forum, to be held at the Westin Chosun, in Seoul.
Organizer•Korea Foundation
Contact•Policy and Research Department

Korean Studies Workshop for Chinese Educators
2010. 8.17~8.26
Chinese secondary school teachers of social studies participated in a Korean Studies workshop program held in Korea to promote a more accurate understanding about Korea.
Organizers•Korea Foundation and Institute of Chinese Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Contact•Fellowship Program Department

Contemporary Korean Art Exhibition Floating Hours in Bulgaria
2010 8.20~9.5
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Korea’s establishment of diplomatic relations with Bulgaria, a touring exhibition of contemporary Korean art has been jointly organized with the National Museum of Contemporary Art (Korea). The exhibition features the artworks of Korea’s representative contemporary artists, including Paik Nam June and Kang Ik-joong.
Organizers•Korea Foundation, National Museum of Contemporary Art (Korea), Korean Embassy in Bulgaria, Bulgarian National Gallery for Foreign Art, and Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Contact•Culture and Arts Department

Korea Food Week in Israel
2010 8.23~8.26
Israel’s prominent figures and journalists have been invited to attend an event for a demonstration of preparing Korean cuisine and food tasting.
Organizer•Korean Embassy in Israel
Supporter•Korea Foundation
Contact•Culture and Arts Department

7th EBS International Documentary Festival (EIDF 2010)
2010. 8.24~8.27
Showing of documentary films, under the theme of “Flying Over”
Organizer•EBS
Supporter•Korea Foundation
Contact•KF Cultural Center

Invitation Program
August 2010
Participants of Future Leaders Forum: Korea-China-Japan, Sandra Nitrini, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Sao Paulo, Korea-Australia Next Generation Leaders (Visit to Australia), Lukas Mussi, Director of the International Relations Department, Austrian Parliament

• Korean Studies Department 82- 2 - 2046 - 8541 studies@kf.or.kr
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