PAST EVENTS
(Korea-related events held at KSG)
<November 9, 2006 - Inaugural Korea Dialogue Series>
"The North Korea Dilemma: Nuclear Diplomacy or Human Rights Engagement?"
 
A panel discussion with:

ASHTON CARTER,

Ford Foundation Professor of Science and International Affairs, Kennedy School of Government; Deputy U.S. Policy Advisor on North Korea (1998-2000)

MICHAEL IGNATIEFF,

Carr Professor of Human Rights Practice, Director of the Carr Center of Human Rights Practices, Kennedy School of Government

SUNG-YOON LEE (moderator)

Kim Koo Research Associate, Korea Institute, Harvard University

Debate Video         Flyer         Additional Information

<April 22, 2005 - Spring Cultural Festival>

Program

4:30 - 4:40  Poongmul (Traditional Percussion Performance - Court Yard)

4:40 - 4:45  Introduction (Court Yard)

4:45 - 5:00  Jaegii Chaghi (Traditional Game - Court Yard)

5:00 - 5:15  Taekwondo (Traditional Martial Arts - Court Yard)

5:15 - 5:25  O/X Quiz (Court Yard)

5:25 - 5:30  Closing (Court Yard)

5:30 - 6:45  Korean Dinner and Kimbap Making (Taubman Rotunda)

6:45 - 9:00  Korean Movie - "Chihwaseon" (Taubman Weiner)

 

 Court Yard Events

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Poongmulnori    Poongmulnori is traditional Korean folk percussion music, which combines rituals, dances and acrobatics. The four instruments, KwaengGhari, JangGoo, Bhuk, and Jing resemble the sound in nature.  It was performed for days and nights to repel all the evil spirits or to celebrate planting of crops and harvesting.  Recently, Poongmulnori has evolved to become a part of national holiday celebrations and rituals.

Jegichagi    A light object is wrapped in paper or cloth, and then kicked in a hacky sack manner.

Taekwondo    Taekwondo is an officially acknowledged international sport that originated in Korea and is today practiced worldwide. Taekwondo uses the whole body, particularly the hands and feet.  It not only strengthens one's physique, but also cultivates character via physical and mental training.  Coupled with techniques of discipline, Taekwondo is a self-defense martial art.

 

  Cuisine

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Japchae  This dish is very common at Korean celebration parties and special occasions.  Japchae is a well-loved Korean dish which incorporates virtually any selection of vegetables.  Those in season have the best flavor.  Vegetables are fried separately in a minimal amount of oil.  Other ingredients can include match stick-sliced beef and vermicelli noodles (made from potatoes and sweet potatoes).

Bindaeduk     Crispy fried patties of ground mung beans mixed with scallions, bean sprouts and beef were traditionally eaten by Koreans only on special occasions, such as weddings, holidays, and the hundredth day after the birth of a baby.  Nowadays, however,  Bindaeduk are commonplace in Korean homes and restaurants.  

Bulgogi    The Korean barbecue, means fire (bul) and meat (gogi). The meat is cooked over a charcoal grill, usually at the table.  Beef Bulgogi usually uses soy sauce while pork and chicken use hot chili paste called Gochoojang.   Bulgogi tastes best when it is wrapped in lettuce with thin slices of fresh/ grilled garlic and green pepper and a dab of soybean paste.

Kimchi    A pungent, fermented dish generally consisting of cabbage or turnip seasoned with salt, garlic, green onions, ginger, red pepper and shellfish.  One of the earliest descriptions of kimchi making is in the 12th century, but the first mention of kimchi seasoned with red pepper is in a cookbook printed in 1765.  It is low in calories and cholesterol and very high in fiber.

Dakgalbi   This spicy chicken dish is also known as Buldak (fire chicken) because of it's tongue-stinging spiciness from the red hot chilly peppers.  This dish is very popular especially among young people and goes best with Soju, a strong transparent vodka-like alcohol in Korea.

Ttokbokki  The main ingredients of this stir-fry dish are chewy rice cake (ttok), soy sauce, and assorted vegetables.  Because it was enjoyed by the royal family historically, it is also called Goongjoong (palace) Ttokbokki.  Currently, it is one of the most popular dishes for everyone in Korea, especially for children and youth.

Kimbap  This dish means seaweed rice.  It looks very similar to the more-known Japanese sushi rolls.  Though it is unclear whether the origin of kimbap is Korea or Japan, the flavoring of the rice has diverged between both countries.  Koreans use salt and sesame oil while the Japanese use sugar and vinegar.  It is a all time favorite for picnics.

  Movie

Chihwaseon    Directed by Im Kwon Taek, this film is inspired by the story of painter Ohwon Jang Seung, who was born in 1843 and disappeared in 1897. The screenplay is based on the few established details of his life.  This historical figure, whose own tribulations mirror the chaos of Chosun Dynasty, was an embodiment of the very soul of art. (more...)

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<April 14, 2005 - Brown Bag Lunch>
"China and the United States: Playing for the Long Run on the Korean Peninsula"
Xiaohui (Anne) Wu, Research Fellow
<March 24, 2005 - Brown Bag Lunch>
"The Myth of China's Leverage over North Korea"
John Park, Research Fellow
<March 16, 2005 - Forum> 
 "US-ROK ALLIANCE & THE NORTH KOREAN PROBLEM"
  Public Address by
  GOH KUN, Prime Minister, Republic of Korea (2003-2004)
  Speech (English,    Korean,    Forum Video)
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<October 22, 2003 - Seminar>
"What Went Right? International Efforts to Prevent Nuclear Proliferation 
in Ukraine and North Korea, 1992-1994"
Bonnie D. Jenkins, Research Fellow
<October 14, 2003 - Seminar>
"The Korean Nuclear Crisis: The View from Japan"
Kenji Hiramatsu, Fellow, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
<October 2, 2003 - Brown Bag Lunch>
"The Eccentric Trilateral Relationship Between South Korea, North Korea 
and the United States Focusing on North Korean Nuclear Crisis"
Ha Won Lee, Fellow, International Security Program
<September 24, 2003 - Seminar>
"Most entangled trilateral relations between South Korea, North Korea 
 and the United States in 2003"
Ha-Won Lee, Research Fellow
<September 23, 2003 - Forum>

"Will the Korean Nuclear Crisis Lead to War?"

A discussion with:

Ambassador THOMAS C. HUBBARD,

U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea

Ambassador HAN SUNG JOO,

Ambassador to the United States, Republic of Korea

ASHTON CARTER,

Professor of Science and International Affairs, Kennedy School of Government; Deputy U.S. Policy Advisor on North Korea (1998-2000)

JOSEPH S. NYE, JR. (Moderator), Dean, John F. Kennedy School of Government

(Forum Video,   Crimson Article,   Gazette Article)

<April 24, 2003  Panel Discussion>

"US and ROK Relations"

Panelists:

Mr. Sung-min Jang, Visiting Scholar, Duke University

Dr. Sung-yoon Lee, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

Mr. Robert Carlin, Korean Energy Development Organization

COL Richard Parker, United States Army

<April 17, 2003  - Brown Bag Lunch>

"Iraq's and North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Programs"
 Chen Zak, Research Fellow

<January 29, 2003 - Forum>

"Crisis on the Korean Peninsula"

A discussion with:

ASHTON CARTER, Ford Foundation Professor of Science and International Affairs, Kennedy School of Government; Deputy U.S. Policy Advisor on North Korea (1998-2000); Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy (1993-1996)

GENERAL JOHN H. TILELLI, Jr., Commander in Chief, U.N. Command, Combined Forces

Command, and U.S. Forces Korea (1996-2000)

AMBASSADOR STEPHEN W. BOSWORTH, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea

(1997-2001); Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy of Tufts University

(Forum Video,    Crimson Article)