Kongju was the capital city of Paekche (Baekje) from 475-538 and even afterwards it played a central role in the region, until Taejŏn (Daejeon) arose as a new regional center. Historically, it has experienced diverse phases not only as a local center of politics but also in terms of culture and education. Some of its historical sites have been selected as UNESCO World Heritage site.

Program summary:

1. Monday, 11 July 2022, 1:00-3:30 pm (CEST)

Introduction to: History of Korea, Context of historical sites in Kongju and History of the Kingdom Paekche

(Prof. Paik Sungjong, Former Professor at Sogang University, ROK)

Register here: https://fu-berlin.webex.com/fu-berlin-en/j.php?RGID=r0d5509ea5bc0c9ba8d044d72e7e7c7f1

2. Tuesday, 12 July 2022, 6:00-8:00 pm (CEST)

Golden Crowns and Buddha's Relics: Arts of the Paekche Kingdom

(Prof. Maya Stiller, Univ. of Kansas, USA)

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3. Wednesday, 13 July 2022, 1:00-3:30 pm (CEST)

(1) Tonghak Peasant "Revolution"

(2) Colonialism in Korea

(Prof. Dr. Kim Nuri, University of Cambridge, UK)

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4. Thursday, 14 July 2022, 1:00-2:30 pm (CEST)

Korean War, War Crimes and Politics of Memory

(Prof. Dr. Kim Dong-Choon, Sungkonghoe University, ROK)

Register here: https://fu-berlin.webex.com/fu-berlin-en/j.php?RGID=r2e717a765c9a2d6623afb61ac373097c

Held in the form of online presentations by leading experts, these lectures form part of this year’s KDIS-FU Korea-Europe Program: Summer School in Korea, but are equally open to all those who have an interest in Korean History.