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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">This is TRC’s schedule for the next several days:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>at Boston College on March 26, and at the AAS meeting in Chicago on March 27 and 28.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Please note that during the ASCK/TRC reception on Saturday, March 28 (1 p.m.–2:30 p. m. in the Erie Room at the Sheraton), a limited number of free copies of the book documenting the work of the TRC will be available, and a light luncheon will also be provided. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Donations / membership dues will go to support the work of ASCK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Henry </font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Thursday MARCH 26TH, NOON–2PM</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Uncovering the Hidden Story of the Korean War:</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">A presentation sponsored by Boston College Center for Human Rights & International Justice and co-sponsored by Asian Caucus, Asian Studies Program, Asian American Studies Program, History Department, Korean Students Association, Lynch School of Education, & Theology Department </font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">In 2005 the South Korean National Assembly established a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in keeping with its maturation as a constitutional democracy. The Commission sought to “reveal the truth behind civilian massacres during the Korean War and human rights abuses during the [South Korean] authoritarian period and the anti-Japanese independence movement.” Join us to learn about the struggle to write truth into Korea’s modern history and recent evidence of U.S. and South Korean responsibility for the massacre of civilians before and during the Korean War. Our speaker is KIM DONG-CHOON, Standing Commissioner, South Korean Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Human Rights and Peace Center, Sungkonghoe University </font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Light luncheon provided from Noon–12:30</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Program begins promptly at 12:30</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">For more information, contact Ramsay Liem</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">at 617 552 4108 or <a href="mailto:liem@bc.edu">liem@bc.edu</a></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">ASCK is sponsoring two events at the March 2009 AAS meeting in Chicago.</font></p>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><u>First event</u>: March 27, Friday, 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Panel Number 48, Long Journey Toward Truth: Findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, South Korea. </font></font></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Chair: Martin Hart-Landsberg (Lewis and Clark College) </font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Presenter: Professor Kim, Dong-Choon, Standing Commissioner, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Republic of Korea </font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Presenter: Dr. Suh, Hee Kyung, Investigation Bureau (5th team -involving U.S. troops), Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Republic of Korea </font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Presenter: Charles J. Hanley, Special Correspondent, International Desk, The Associated Press </font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Discussant: Professor Jae-jung Suh, Director of Korea Studies, The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, The Johns Hopkins University.</font></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><u>Second event</u>: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p. m., Erie Room, A reception for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Republic of Korea. </font></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">The program will include opening remarks by Professor Martin Hart-Landsberg (Lewis and Clark College); a brief presentation by Professor Kim Dong-Choon (Sung Kong Hoe University), standing commissioner of the TRC; and an opportunity to talk informally with members of the TRC and learn more about their work. A limited number of free copies of a book documenting the work of the TRC will be available. A light luncheon will be provided. Donations / membership dues will go to support the work of ASCK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></font></p>
<br>-- <br><br>Henry Em<br>Associate Professor <br>Dept of East Asian Studies <br>New York University <br>715 Broadway, 3rd floor<br>New York, NY. 10003<br><br>Cell: 734-846-2500<br>Office: 212-998-3826<br>