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SGVC - Korean History Lecture Series, 12 Apr-28 Jun 2021, Seocho-gu (Online possibly), Seoul

 
DATE: Every 2nd and 4th Monday from 12 April to 28 June 2021
TIME: 14:00 - 15:30
VENUE: Seorae Global Village Center, Jeon Building, 3rd Floor, Banpo, Seocho-gu, Seoul (possibly online if more than 6 pax)

DESCRIPTION: From the legend of Dangun to the Korean War, stopping by all the adventures of western missionaries, let yourself be immersed in the story of Korea told live on a whiteboard as Pr. Henny Savenije draws us all the major historical facts about Korea.  Pr. Savenije has more than 20 years of experience in teaching at universities and lecturing in various seminars.  Among many varied endeavors, Korean peninsula has been one of his favorite subjects that drew his curiosity and passion ever since adolescence. Lectures conducted in English.
April 12   The legend of Dangun
April 26   The four kingdoms
May 10   The unification of kingdoms and Joseon Dynasty
May 24   End of Joseon Dynasty, and the invasions from the outside world
June 14   Liberation, beginning of democracy, the Korean War
June 28   Korean War until the present

OFFLINE/ONLINE: Space for in-person participation is limited to 6 people on a first-come-first-served. Lecture will be broadcast via zoom if registration exceeds the 6 people maximum.

DIRECTIONS to Seorae Global Village Center:
1. Line 3, 7 or 9 Express Bus Terminal station, Stop 339, 734 and 923 Exit 6, transfer to local bus (green bus) 13 (to Isu station), get off at Seorae Village. /
2. Line 2 Seocho station, Stop 224, Exit 7, transfer to local bus (green bus) 13, get off at Seorae Village. /
3. Line 4 Isu station, Stop 432, Exit 1, transfer to local bus (green bus) 13, get off at Seorae Village (or Namoo dental clinic).
For taxi driver: 손님을 반포4동 서래마을 Paris Croissant 앞에 내려주세요 (get off in front of Paris Croissant).
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INFO: seorae@seoul.go.kr  / 02-2155-8916 / Kakao Talk (Kakao ID: @Seorae_global)

Disclaimer: Pr. Savenije is often cast to feature in Korean dramas, advertising and films. Hence his filming schedule takes precedence over these lecture engagements.  All missed lectures will be made up so that the program can be completed. 

Please visit: http://global.seoul.go.kr/seorae/