Lectures & Talks in Seoul

Korean War Archives: UN Documents (1950–1953)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026에19:00

An evening lecture at the Institut Français de Séoul exploring forgotten Korean War archives through UN documents. The CRRC, in collaboration with EFEO Seoul, presents a historical examination of 1950–1953 diplomacy and archival sources.

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Sunday Dharma Talk — Seoul Zen Center

Sun, 29 Mar 2026에15:00

An English-language Dharma talk at the Seoul International Zen Center inside Hwagyesa Temple. Attend the meditation session and stay for a Q&A in a peaceful temple setting. Free and open to all.

SIBF keynote: One Small Step

Wed, 24 Jun 2026에11:00

Join the Seoul International Book Festival keynote 'One Small Step' at COEX as speakers explore how small ideas can spark big cultural shifts in contemporary literature. A full-day session from 11:00 to 20:00, inviting readers, writers, and professionals to engage with bold storytelling and cross-cultural dialogue.

Lectures & Talks in Seoul

Lectures and talks cluster in Gangnam's COEX hum, at Seoul National University up on Gwanak's slopes, and in quieter corners across town. The scene skews formal and intellectual — think panels for professionals, seminar-style evenings for students, and the occasional family matinee — and, happily, most sessions are free, so you can pop into a lecture without breaking the weeknight budget. For a different flavor, the Seoul International Zen Center (Hwagyesa Temple) stages talks that mingle Buddhist thought with cultural history; nearby Bukchon still feels like a well-preserved slice of old Seoul, and its hanok cultural centers often host education-rich talks in former homes. Expect focused audiences, tight Q&As, and a respectful pace that rewards curiosity — pick a night, grab tea afterward, and you’ll leave with a new idea and someone to argue it with.

Lectures & Talks in Seoul

Korean War Archives: UN Documents (1950–1953)

2026-03-26T19:00:00

Institut Français de Séoul

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Sunday Dharma Talk — Seoul Zen Center

2026-03-29T15:00:00

Seoul International Zen Center (Hwagyesa Temple)

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An English-language Dharma talk at the Seoul International Zen Center inside Hwagyesa Temple. Attend the meditation session and stay for a Q&A in a peaceful temple setting. Free and open to all.

SIBF keynote: One Small Step

2026-06-24T11:00:00

COEX Convention & Exhibition Center

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Lectures & Talks in Seoul

Korean War Archives: UN Documents (1950–1953)

Sunday Dharma Talk — Seoul Zen Center

SIBF keynote: One Small Step